2027 Seal 06 in China
BYD launched the second-generation Seal 06 in China on 11 August 2026 as a 2027 model, in twelve versions from 99,900 to 155,900 yuan (~$14,800–23,200). It measures 4,870 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall on a 2,820 mm wheelbase, 30 mm more than before, and higher trims carry God’s Eye B driver assistance with a roof LiDAR. The cabin has a 15.6-inch rotating central screen and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster.
The DM-i plug-in hybrid pairs a 74 kW 1.5-litre engine with a front motor of 120 kW or 175 kW. A 25.3 kWh battery gives 230 km of CLTC electric range and a 34.3 kWh battery 320 km, with up to 2,370 km combined on a full tank and a full charge. DM-i prices run from 99,900 to 141,900 yuan (~$14,800–21,100).
The EV is rear-wheel drive with one motor. The 530 km versions have 120 kW and a 52.9 kWh battery; the 630 km versions have 240 kW and a 64.3 kWh battery and reach 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. Both use BYD’s second-generation Blade battery on an 800-volt platform, and BYD quotes 10 to 70 percent in five minutes and 10 to 97 percent in nine minutes on its flash chargers. EV prices run from 109,900 to 155,900 yuan (~$16,300–23,200).
Two days after the Seal 06, BYD launched the Qin Max, which shares its wheelbase and powertrains and differs by 4 mm in length; it is sold through BYD’s Dynasty dealers rather than Ocean.
Seal 6 DM-i platform and positioning
The Seal 06 DM-i is a plug-in hybrid mid-size car from BYD’s Ocean range. It launched in China in May 2024 as a saloon, and an estate, the Seal 06 DM-i Touring, followed there in July 2025. BYD brought both to Europe as the Seal 6 DM-i, showing them at IAA Mobility 2025, with UK deliveries from December 2025. In China the Seal 06 moved to a new generation in August 2026; the Seal 6 DM-i sold in Europe is the first-generation car.
Seal 6 DM-i powertrain and range
Every version pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor that drives the front wheels, in BYD’s DM-i layout. The Boost carries a 10.08 kWh Blade battery and 181 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and has 31-34 miles (50-55 km) of WLTP electric range. The Comfort has a 19 kWh battery and 209 hp and cuts the sprint to 8.5 seconds. It quotes 65 miles (105 km) of electric range as a saloon and 62 miles (100 km) as a Touring. Combined range is up to 935 miles (1,505 km) for the saloon. The Boost charges on AC at 3.3 kW; the Comfort takes 6.6 kW on AC and up to 26 kW on a DC charger.
Seal 6 DM-i Touring
The Touring was the first estate BYD offered in Europe. It shares the saloon’s 4,840 mm length and 2,790 mm wheelbase, stands 1,505 mm tall against 1,495 mm, and has a 500-litre boot that opens out to 1,535 litres, against the saloon’s 491 and 1,370 litres.
Seal 6 DM-i price and trims
Both bodies come in Boost and Comfort trim. BYD UK launched the saloon at £33,990 (~$46,600) (Boost) and £36,990 (~$50,700) (Comfort) on the road, and the Touring at £34,990 (~$47,900) and £37,990 (~$52,000). The cabin is built around a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, and the car rides on 18-inch wheels.
