ByD set to unveil Sealion 06 SUV model in July's finale
In a significant move, Chinese automotive giant BYD is set to launch the Sealion 06 SUV in late July 2025. The latest addition to the Sealion family, the Sealion 06 will be available in both plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) versions, expanding BYD's offerings in the popular mid-size SUV segment.
The Sealion 06 boasts a spacious, modern design and advanced hybrid and electric powertrains. The PHEV version is powered by a 1.5-liter engine delivering up to 74 kW, along with an electric motor offering a peak power of 160 kW. The BEV version, on the other hand, offers single-motor options with peak power of either 170 kW or 180 kW, and a dual-motor option with front and rear motors delivering a combined max power of 290 kW.
The Sealion 06 is built on BYD's fifth-generation DM hybrid technology and the e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform. The SUV measures 4,810 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, 1,675 mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,820 mm, making it slightly larger than its predecessor, the Sealion 05 EV version.
In terms of pricing, the base PHEV model is expected to start around $16,700 to $16,800 USD (approximate conversion from around RMB 102,800), with higher trims ranging up to about $23,000 to $24,000 USD. In RMB, the Sealion family prices range from RMB 102,800 to RMB 239,800.
The Sealion 06 is anticipated to launch in the Chinese market first, with possible later availability in other markets such as Australia, where BYD has already begun deliveries of Sealion 6 PHEV variants. The Sealion family has been one of BYD's best-selling models, with the Sealion 06 expected to contribute to this success.
The Sealion 06 appears in a regulatory catalog published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in April, signalling its imminent arrival. The Sealion family, which currently comprises four models, is expected to further expand with the addition of the Sealion 06. The first model in the Sealion family, the Sealion 07 EV, was launched on May 10, 2024.
BYD's push into the mid-size SUV segment with the Sealion 06 underscores the company's commitment to sustainable mobility solutions and its ambition to lead in the electric vehicle market. If you're interested in updates on the Sealion 06's launch outside China or more detailed feature specifications, feel free to ask!
- BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, is set to enter the market with the Sealion 06 SUV in July 2025, offering both plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) versions.
- The Sealion 06, a spacious and modern design with advanced hybrid and electric powertrains, will be priced around $16,700 to $24,000 USD, with the base PHEV model starting at RMB 102,800.
- The Sealion 06 is built on BYD's fifth-generation DM hybrid technology and e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform, measuring 4,810 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm.
- The Sealion 06's PHEV version is powered by a 1.5-liter engine and an electric motor, delivering up to 74 kW and 160 kW of peak power respectively. The BEV version offers single-motor options with peak power of either 170 kW or 180 kW, and a dual-motor option with a combined max power of 290 kW.
- Set to debut in the Chinese market first, the Sealion 06 may also become available in markets such as Australia, where Sealion 6 PHEV variants have already begun delivery.
- The Sealion 06's anticipated success builds on the already strong performance of the Sealion family, one of BYD's best-selling models, with the first Sealion model, the Sealion 07 EV, launched in May 2024.
- The Sealion family is expected to further expand with the addition of the Sealion 06, signalling BYD's commitment to sustainable mobility solutions and leadership in the electric vehicle (EV) market.
- Interest in updates on the Sealion 06's global launch or more detailed feature specifications can be directed to BYD; they welcome inquiries.
