Go the Distance. For Less.
The smart, sporty 5-seat PHEV for metro rideshare drivers who want to slash petrol costs without giving up flexibility.
BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended
The smart PHEV for rideshare drivers who want to go further between stops and spend less doing it.
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0.8L/100km fuel economy
Heated & Ventilated Front Seats
Up to 1,440 litres of boot capacity
Keyless Entry & Start for seamless access
15.6" Intelligent Rotating Touch Screen
360° Panoramic Safety Camera
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No charger detours. No range anxiety. Ever.
Unlike a full BEV, the Sealion 6 carries a petrol engine as a permanent backup. When the battery is down, it takes over seamlessly. You can plan your shift around passenger demand, not charging stops. That freedom is worth more than it sounds after a full week on the road.
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Dramatically lower running costs from day one
Most rideshare drivers in an ICE vehicle spend $150–$250 a week on fuel^. The Sealion 6 runs at 0.8L/100km in PHEV mode and on short metro trips with a charged battery, often nothing at all. That difference compounds fast. Lower costs, same fares, better weekly take-home.
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A car you'll want to spend all day in
When you're clocking 8–10 hours behind the wheel, the cabin matters as much as the engine. The 15.6" rotating touchscreen puts navigation, music and climate exactly where you want it. It's a workspace designed around the person doing the work.
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*Images for illustrative purposes only. Please confirm final specifications and features with our experts prior to purchase.
Explore the car
Discover features and specifications for the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended
Motor and performance
• Electrification type: Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
• Battery type: BYD Blade Battery
• Battery capacity: 26.6 kWh
• Front motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motor — 145 kW / 300 Nm
• Rear motor: Permanent magnet synchronous motor — 120 kW / 250 Nm
• Engine: Xiaoyun 1.5 litre, high-efficiency, turbocharged
• Engine power: 96 kW / 220 Nm
• Maximum combined power: 238 kW
• Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 5.5 seconds (Premium Extended Range)
• Electric range: 140 km NEDC (SOC 20%–100%)
• Combined fuel consumption (SOC >25%): 4.8 L/100km
• Combined fuel consumption (SOC 20%–100%): 0.8 L/100km
• CO₂ emissions: 17 g/km
• Fuel tank capacity: 60 L
• Drive modes: Eco / Normal / Sport
Dimensions & Weights
• Overall length: 4,775 mm
• Overall width: 1,890 mm
• Overall height: 1,670 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,765 mm
• Wheel track front / rear: 1,630 / 1,630 mm
• Minimum turning radius: 5.5 m
• Boot / load space minimum: 425 L
• Boot / load space maximum: 1,440 L
• Seating capacity: 5
• Kerb weight: 1,995 kg
• Gross vehicle mass: 2,405 kg
Chassis & Handling
• Front suspension: MacPherson
• Rear suspension: Multi-link
• Front brakes: Ventilated disc with floating caliper
• Rear brakes: Solid disc
• Wheel type: Alloy
• Tyre size: 235/50 R19
• Tyre brand: Giti
• Regenerative braking: Standard
Charging & New Energy
• AC charging port: Type 2 (6.6 kW)
• Portable charging cable (Mode 2): Standard
• DC charging port: CCS2 (18 kW)
• V2L function (Vehicle-to-Load): Standard
• V2L discharge adapter: Standard
Safety & Security
• Front airbags: Driver & front passenger
• Side airbags: Driver & front passenger
• Side curtain airbags: Front & rear
• Far-side airbag: Driver
• Dual stage pretensioner: Front seat belts
• Pretensioner: Rear force-limited seat belts
• Seat belt reminder: Front & rear
• 360° camera
• Front Parking Sensor (2 zones)
• Rear Parking Sensor (4 zones)
• ISOFIX child restraint anchorage points
• Mechanical child safety lock
• Intelligent power brake system
• Hydraulic Brake Boost (HBB)
• Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
• Hill Hold Control (HHC)
• Auto-hold
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
• Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
• Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
• Intelligent Speed Attention (ISA)
• Intelligent Speed Limit Control (ISLC)
• Front Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
• Front Cross Traffic Brake (FCTB)
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
• Rear Cross Traffic Brake (RCTB)
• Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
• Door Open Warning (DOW)
• Trailer Stability Control (TSM)
• Intelligent High Beam Control (IHBC)
• Child Presence Detection (CPD)
Exterior
• Panoramic glass roof
• Matte roof rack
• One-touch open/close tailgate
• Rain sensing wiper
• Rear wiper
• Electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
• Electrically retractable exterior mirrors
• Heating and defrosting exterior mirrors
• Exterior mirror footlights
• Auto windows with anti-trap
• Soundproof glass: Front windscreen
• Privacy glass: Rear door and rear windscreen
• Rear windscreen with electric heating and defrosting
• LED headlights
• Manual headlight height adjustment
• Follow-me-home headlight
• LED daytime running light
• LED taillights
• Rear fog light
• Sequential rear indicators
• LED centre high mount brake light
• RGB dynamic mood lights with rhythm function
• LED front reading light
• LED rear side reading light
• Front footlights
• Luggage compartment light
• Head Up Display (W-HUD)
Interior Comfort
• Steering wheel: Synthetic leather-wrapped with audio, phone, ACC and 360° camera controls
• 12.3-inch LCD instrument display
• Roof glasses case
• Synthetic leather-wrapped seats
• Driver seat: 8-way power adjustable
• Driver seat: 6-way power adjustable
• Passenger seat: 4-way power adjustable
• Heated and ventilated driver and front passenger seats
• Height-adjustable head restraints: Rear seats
• Rear seat backrest: Angle manual adjustment
• Vice dashboard with dual cup holders
• Second row centre armrest with dual cup holders
• Metal door sill protectors
• Front sunvisor with vanity mirror and lighting
• Auto-dimming interior mirror
• Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
• Rear central air vents
• Cargo cover
• Tyre repair kit
• Tool kit
Entertainment & Connectivity
• 15.6-inch intelligent rotating touch screen display
• FM & DAB radio
• Apple CarPlay (wireless)
• Android Auto (wireless)
• Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming
• 10-speaker Infinity audio system
• Voice assistance: English
• Satellite navigation
• Music streaming
• BYD store
• 1× USB-C & 1× USB-A: Front
• 1× USB-C & 1× USB-A: Rear
• Over-the-Air (OTA) software updates
Comfort & Convenience
• Keyless entry and start
• NFC card key (×2)
• BYD digital key
• Bluetooth key
• 2× 15W wireless phone chargers
• 12V accessory socket
• PM2.5 filtration system
• Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
• Rear central air vents
Available Colours
• Exterior: Arctic White, Stone Grey, Harbour Grey, Cosmos Black
• Interior: Grey + Blue (Dynamic trim)
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First weekly fee (billed one week in advance)
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Loss and Damage Waiver Reduction Fee (reduces payable Loss and Damage Waiver in the event of an accident - See Additional Fees for more details)
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