BYD Seal 06 GT
| BYD Seal 06 GT | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Model code | EHE |
| Production | October 2024 – present |
| Assembly | China: Zhengzhou, Henan; Hefei, Anhui; Changsha, Hunan; Jinan, Shandong[1] |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D-segment) |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | |
| Platform | e-Platform 3.0 Evo |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor |
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| Power output | 150–310 kW (204–421 PS; 201–416 hp) |
| Battery | |
| Electric range | 505–605 km (314–376 mi) (CLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length | 4,630 mm (182.3 in) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,850–2,060 kg (4,079–4,542 lb) |
The BYD Seal 06 GT (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹06GT; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎibào 06 GT) is a battery electric mid-size hatchback produced by BYD Auto. Part of the Seal family under the Ocean Series product line-up, the Seal 06 GT is positioned below the Seal battery electric sedan.
History
The model was first showcased as a concept car called the BYD Ocean-M at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024.[2][3] The production model was launched in August 2024 at the Chengdu Motor Show as the Seal 06 GT,[4][5] and was launched in China on 18 October 2024.[6]
Design and equipment
The exterior of the Seal 06 GT adopts a low mounted closed grille design on the front fascia, the lower section of the front fascia is matched with a honeycomb-shaped grille, the rear taillight bar adopts a wave shape design echoes BYD's Ocean vehicle series, illuminated BYD logo on the rear and four exterior colour choices.[5][6]
Inside, the Seal 06 GT features BYD’s DiLink 100 smart cockpit, with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 12-inch wide heads-up display (W-HUD), and a 12.8-inch (for entry-level variants) or 15.6-inch rotatable central touchscreen infotainment system.[5][6]
For safety, the Seal 06 GT is equipped with the BYD’s DiPilot 5 intelligent driving assistance system which uses up to 12 ultrasonic radars, five millimetre-wave radars, four panoramic cameras, one smart driving camera and 16 driving assistance capabilities.[6]
The Seal 06 GT is based on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo, an evolution of the previous e-Platform 3.0, with an option of rear-wheel drive and dual-motor, all-wheel drive drivetrains. There are four standard driving modes and the AWD model comes with BYD’s iTAC (intelligent torque adaptation control) system.[7][8]
Rear view
Interior
See also
References
- ↑ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ↑ Zhang, Phate (25 April 2024). "BYD unveils Ocean-M hatchback, set to hit market in Q3". CnEVPost. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ↑ Andrews, Mark (25 April 2024). "BYD unveil Ocean-M concept at 2024 Beijing Auto Show". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ↑ Zhang, Phate (24 August 2024). "BYD reveals official images of Seal 06 GT as debut nears". CnEVPost. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- 1 2 3 Leung, Adrian (30 August 2024). "BYD Seal 06 GT unveiled at Chengdu Auto Show, starts at 21,150 USD". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 Chen, Dong Yi (18 October 2024). "BYD Seal 06 GT EV launched starting at 19,300 USD in China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ↑ Parikh, Sagar (14 June 2024). "BYD Seal 06 GT electric hatchback leaked in China". electrive. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ↑ Andrews, Mark (12 June 2024). "BYD Seal 06GT, Europe-bound electric hot hatch, exposed in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
