BYD Sealion 6 Essential
The BYD Sealion 6 Essential starts at 135,800 CNY, approx. $19,000. This export-focused trim is positioned as a medium-sized SUV with a 5-seat layout, fifth-generation DM-i technology, and a 1.5L plug-in hybrid system.
Vehicle Overview
Base Model
Closest Chinese equivalent is the base-level BYD Song Plus DM-i plug-in hybrid.
Pricing Range
The broader Chinese price bracket spans 135,800 CNY depending on electric range and premium additions.
Powertrains
Buyers can choose between long-range DM-i plug-in hybrid and all-electric EV version.
Exterior Design
BYD Sealion 6 Essential adopts the latest family-style design with a distinctive split headlamp layout. The slender headlamp shape gives the front face a high degree of recognition. The side profile uses a sporty slippery-back design, semi-hidden door handles, and low wind-resistance blade wheels. The DM-i model includes a fuel filler port on the left rear side, creating a slight difference from the EV version.
The tail shape is full and rounded, adopting the Oceanet family’s signature penetrating taillight design, while the roof is equipped with a spoiler. Different logos on the lower right side distinguish the power form.
In terms of body size, the BYD Sealion 6 Essential is positioned as a medium-sized SUV, with a length, width and height of 4810/1920/1675mm respectively, a wheelbase of 2820mm, and a 5-seat layout.
Interior Design
The interior adopts BYD’s latest family-style layout with a large center control screen, small embedded LCD gauges, high-gloss black trim panels, and a four-spoke steering wheel with pocket shift mechanism.
Features include on-board hot/cold smart refrigerator, 12-speaker Danner audio, 50W wireless charging, ventilated/heated front seats, 8-way power adjustable driver seat, 4-way lumbar support, 31-color ambient lighting, rear air-conditioning vents, panoramic sunroof, and adaptive long/short-range headlamps.
Power and Range
The Sealion 6 Essential uses fifth-generation DM-i technology with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor. The engine delivers 74 kW maximum power, 0-100km acceleration as fast as 7.5 seconds, and NEDC low-battery fuel consumption of 3.5L/100km.
Battery options include 13.9 kwh and 26.593 kwh lithium iron phosphate packs, delivering CLTC pure electric range of 121km and 170km respectively, and an integrated range of 1670km.
Visual Preview
Exterior, Interior & 360° View
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Main Exterior View
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i
Interactive Preview
360° Interior / 3D View
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Specifications
Detailed model information in a clean comparison-style table.
| Basic Information | 2026 Sealion 6 Essential | 2026 Sealion 6 Dynamic |
|---|---|---|
| Time to market | 2025.07 | 2025.07 |
| Body level | Mid-size SUV | Mid-size SUV |
| Length × Width × Height | 4810 × 1920 × 1675 mm | 4810 × 1920 × 1675 mm |
| Energy type | Plug-in hybrid | Plug-in hybrid |
| WLTC pure electric range | 93 km | 130 km |
| CLTC pure electric range | 121 km | 170 km |
| Engine | 1.5L / 101 hp / inline 4-cylinder | 1.5L / 101 hp / inline 4-cylinder |
| Maximum power | 74 kW | 74 kW |
| Maximum torque | 126 N·m | 126 N·m |
| Number of gears | Stepless | Stepless |
| Gearbox | ECVT continuously variable transmission | ECVT continuously variable transmission |
| Maximum speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h acceleration | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
| WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption | 1.07 L/100km | 0.81 L/100km |
| Battery type | Lithium iron phosphate battery | Lithium iron phosphate battery |
| Battery capacity | 13.9 kwh | 26.6 kwh |
| Fast charging time | 0.38 h | 0.28 h |
| Fast charging capacity | 30–80% | 30–80% |
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