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BYD Seal U Hybrid SUV:  BYD India, a subsidiary of the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD, showcased its patented DMi super plug-in hybrid technology for the first time in India today. Notably, the brand has also announced that the BYD Seal U will be the first SUV to carry the DMi super plug-in hybrid technology in the country, and it will be launched by the end of 2026 in the Indian market.

BYD DMi Hybrid Technology Explained

The BYD DMi (dual-mode intelligent) is a plug-in hybrid technology developed by the brand. The system uses a highly efficient fuel engine as a generator, which powers electric motors. The special hybrid technology by BYD revolves around four primary driving modes: EV Mode, Series Mode, Parallel Mode, and Engine Direct Drive mode. In EV Mode, the vehicle runs solely on electric power. In series mode, the vehicle uses the power from the engine to spin the generator and power the electric motors, and it also recharges the battery. In parallel mode, the vehicle uses power from both the electric motor and engine to provide maximum acceleration. In engine direct drive mode, the vehicle uses a clutch to engage the gas engine directly to the wheels, and provides maximum efficiency.

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BYD Seal U/ Sealion 6 Hybrid SUV

The BYD Seal U is a mid-size Plug-in Hybrid SUV, which is sold by the name of BYD Sealion 6 in the New Zealand and Australian markets. The same SUV is offered by the brand in China by the name Song Plus. The prototype of the BYD Seal U/ BYD Sealion 6 SUV was spied in 2025 on the Indian roads. Let’s take a look at the BYD Sealion 6 SUV’s design, features and powertrain specs.

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BYD Seal U/ Sealion 6 Hybrid SUV: Design

The BYD Seal U/Sealion 6 features the brand’s ‘ocean aesthetics’ design language. It blends nature-inspired design elements with the traditional, rugged styling of an SUV. It features a sharp front face and split-style LED headlights. It also features a curved bonnet, vertically positioned large air vents, and a subtle bash plate on the front. On the sides, the sloping roofline is visible with 19-inch alloy wheels. On the rear, it gets a wiper, a roof spoiler, a prominent skid plate, and connecting LED taillights.

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BYD Seal U/Sealion 6: Features

The BYD Seal U/Sealion 6 is one of the most technologically advanced SUVs in the world. It features a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster with a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen-based infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. The SUV is packed with a 10-speaker Infinity sound system, a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 7 airbags, a slew of advanced driver assistance systems, and more.

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BYD Seal U/Sealion 6: Engine Specs

The BYD Seal U/Sealion 6 is powered by options of either a 1.5-litre petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The petrol engine is paired with a Plug-in Hybrid system, and the brand offers options of either an 18.3 kWh battery pack or a 26.6 kWh battery pack with the SUV. The SUV is capable of generating a peak power output of up to 336 hp, and it can deliver an EV-only range of up to 140 kilometres with the 26.6 kWh battery pack. The SUV supports up to 18 kW of DC fast charging, and it also supports the Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function. The Sealion 6 has a 60-litre fuel tank capacity, and it has a range of more than 1000 kilometres with a full tank.


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