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BYD Sealion 06 DM-i

$19,690 starting price (ex-factory China)

BYD Sealion 06 DM-i — SUV (PHEV) exterior view

Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 · source

150 km
Range (CLTC)
18.3 kWh
Battery capacity
160 kW
Drive power
7.5s
0-100 km/h
180 km/h
Top speed
25 min (30-80%)
Fast charge

Entity Snapshot

The BYD Sealion 06 DM-i is a suv PHEV from BYD, listed from $19,690 ex-factory. CLTC range is 150 km from a 18.3 kWh pack with 160 kW of drive power. Catalogued as a structured product record: trim, battery, range, drive power, and reference price.

Trim / versionStandard (base)
BatteryLFP (Blade) · 18.3 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)150 km / N/A
Drive power160 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)25 min (30-80%)
Reference price≈ $19,690 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain

Drive layoutFWD
Motor typePermanent magnet synchronous (PMSM)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power160 kW
Torque260 Nm
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed180 km/h

Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.

Dimensions & Logistics

Length4810 mm
Width1920 mm
Height1675 mm
Wheelbase2820 mm
Curb weight1890 kg
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearanceN/A
Trunk capacityN/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H)
15.47 m³
Length grade
compact–midsize
40HQ units (rack/crate)
2 units estimate

Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.

Technology

Battery typeLFP (Blade)
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpYes
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Front suspensionMacPherson strut
Rear suspensionMulti-link
BrakesFront ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)N/A
Drive architectureFWD
Motor typePermanent magnet synchronous (PMSM)
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A

Technology fields are recorded verbatim from the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value. Linked terms open the glossary or the relevant explainer.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code870340 — 870340 — plug-in hybrid / hybrid electric vehicles
Certification notesEU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

Export notes

Landed-cost, import-duty, and per-market pricing data for this model lives on electricvehiclehub.net — see the full export profile there.

Data Sources & Verification

Source data
  • ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
  • ✓ Battery chemistry, drive architecture & charging interface
  • ✓ Certification & HS code classification
China EV Mart estimate
  • ≈ 40HQ packing (length-graded estimate)
  • ≈ Fields marked N/A where the manufacturer has not published a value

Data source: China EV Mart catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21

Specifications

Brand BYD
Body type SUV
Powertrain PHEV
Family / nameplate Sealion 06
Currency USD
Price basis China ex-factory reference price
Price (ex-factory) $19,690
Range (CLTC) 150 km
Battery 18.3 kWh
Battery type LFP (Blade)
Battery thermal management Liquid cooling
Heat pump Yes
Drive layout FWD
Motor type Permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM)
Motor power 160 kW
Torque 260 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.5 s
Top speed 180 km/h
Efficiency 15.3 kWh/100km
Fast charge 25 min (30-80%)
Length 4810 mm
Width 1920 mm
Height 1675 mm
Wheelbase 2820 mm
Curb weight 1890 kg
Front suspension MacPherson strut
Rear suspension Multi-link
Brakes Front ventilated disc / rear disc
Charging interface GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export) Type 2 (AC) adapter for EU AC charging
Infotainment language Chinese / English
Certification notes EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs Type 2 (AC) adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.
HS code 870340
Data tier Tier 2

Byd Sealion 06 DMI (starting at $19,690) is a SUV from BYD.

  • Battery: 18.3 kWh
  • Motor power: 160 kW
  • 0-100 km/h: 7.5 s

Overview

The BYD Sealion 06 DM-i is an SUV plug-in hybrid with front-wheel-drive from BYD. For this SUV plug-in hybrid, the least-costly destination is Qatar, near +26.2% over base ($24,854 landed) — Germany levies only the 10% standard tariff. Key figures are 180 km/h top speed, a 18 kWh battery, and a MacPherson strut front / Multi-link rear suspension layout. As a value SUV plug-in hybrid, it starts at $19,690 ex-factory. As a SUV plug-in hybrid, it is aimed at private buyers and fleet managers prioritizing price-to-spec value.

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Author: Wei Wang (EV & Battery Industry Analyst) · Chengguang Energy · Updated 2026-09-05 · Contact