The BYD Seal 6 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid mid-size car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024, originally marketed in China as the BYD Seal 06 DM-i (. It is available as a sedan and station wagon.
History The Seal 06 DM-i debuted at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show in April, and launched in China on 28 May 2024. It shares BYD's fifth-generation plug-in hybrid system marketed as DM-i 5.0 with the Qin L from the 'Dynasty Series'.
Design and equipment The exterior of the Seal 6 DM-i adopts the design language from the BYD Ocean vehicle series. It features a closed front fascia, door handles of an outward-flip design, a transparent taillight bar and an illuminated BYD logo on the rear boot lid. For the suspension, the Seal 6 DM-i has MacPherson struts at the front and a E-type four-link independent setup at the rear.
Inside, the Seal 6 DM-i carries over the Ocean series design for the dashboard and doors. There is a 8.8-inch LCD digital instrument cluster and a rotatable 15.6-inch central touchscreen infotainment system.
The station wagon model was unveiled in April 2025 at the Shanghai Auto Show, and was launched in China on 4 July 2025. The station wagon has a maximum boot capacity of when the rear seats are folded down.
Markets
Europe The Seal 6 DM-i saloon and Touring models made its European debut at the IAA Mobility 2025, with sales commenced in late 2025. In Europe, it is available with three trim levels: Boost, Comfort Lite and Comfort, available with 10 and 19 kWh battery capacities.
Oceania
Australia The Seal 6 DM-i went on sale in Australia on 9 April 2026, in both saloon and Touring bodystyles. The saloon is available in the sole Essential (10 kWh) variant, while the Touring is available in the sole Premium (19 kWh variant). At the time of its introduction, the Seal 6 DM-i was the cheapest plug-in hybrid saloon and station wagon models on sale in Australia, and the Touring model was the cheapest station wagon on sale in the country.
New Zealand The Seal 6 DM-i Touring was launched in New Zealand on 16 April 2026, in the sole Premium (19 kWh) variant.
Southeast Asia The Seal 6 DM-i was launched in Singapore on 8 May 2026, in both saloon and Touring bodystyles. The saloon is available with Dynamic (10 kWh) and Premium (19 kWh) variants, while the Touring is available in the sole Dynamic (10 kWh) variant.
Powertrain TypeEngineBatteryLayoutElectric motor (claimed)Electric range (claimed)Calendar yearsPowerTorqueTypePowerTorqueCLTCWLTC1.5L 80 km DM-iBYD476QC I4E-CVT10.08 kWh LFP Blade batteryFWDTZ210XYB PMSM7.9 seconds2024–present1.5L 120 km DM-i15.87 kWh LFP Blade batteryFWDTZ210XYC PMSM7.5 seconds2024–presentReferences:
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Sales YearChina2024193,6312025165,845
See also List of BYD Auto vehicles
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