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2025 BYD Sealion 6

SUV · Plug-In Hybrid · AWD

78/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

EnginePlug-In Hybrid
Horsepower341 hp
Torque406 lb-ft
0–60 mph5.2 sec
Top speed112 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG31 mpg (30 city / 33 hwy)
Range471 miles
MSRP$37,500
Body styleSUV

The verdict

What's good

  • PHEV powertrain eliminates range anxiety on long drives
  • AWD traction available without full EV running costs
  • Strong ADAS suite included at mid-trim, not locked to top spec
  • Roomy second row suits tall adults better than most family SUVs

What's not

  • FWD base trims sacrifice wet-weather confidence
  • Transition between electric and petrol modes can feel abrupt
  • Suspension tuning trades road-holding for comfort, body roll noticeable
  • BYD dealer support outside core markets is limited

The engine

DM-i

Plug-In Hybrid I4 + Electric

An EV-first plug-in hybrid where electric motors do most of the driving and the petrol engine often acts as a generator, giving a smooth, near-electric feel with the engine fading in only at speed or low charge.

BYD's Super DM (Dual Mode-intelligent) system pairs the company's Blade Battery with its purpose-built 'Xiaoyun' 1.5L hybrid engine, developed in-house in Shenzhen specifically for hybrid duty.

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