The BYD Seal 06 GT electric hatchback will enter the Chinese market on October 18, BYD Ocean series GM disclosed. The Seal 06 GT started presales in late August with a price range between 150,000 and 200,000 yuan (21,300 โ 28,390 USD).
The BYD Seal 06 GT is a highly anticipated hatchback from the worldโs biggest NEV maker. It derives from the Ocean-M concept car revealed at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024. The market launch of the Seal 06 GT was initially scheduled for late September. But it was postponed till October.
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BYD Ocean series general manager Zhang Zhuo disclosed on Chinese social media Weibo that the Seal 06 GT will enter the domestic market on October 18. Its exact prices are unknown. However, BYD previously shared that the price range of this hatchback lies in the 150,000 โ 200,000 yuan (21,300 โ 28,390 USD) range.ย It is hard to define the Seal 06 GTโs direct competitors as hatchbacks arenโt popular in China.
The BYD Seal sits on the brandโs latest e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture. Its exterior styling aligns with Marine Aesthetics design language. It has a sporty front bumper, thin LED headlights, and a single taillight unit. The Seal 06 GT isnโt a small hatchback. Its exact dimensions are 4630/1880/1490 mm with a wheelbase of 2820 mm.
Inside, the Seal 06 GT has a conventional BYD layout. The center console has a 15.6-inch rotatable floating screen and a 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster. Moreover, the Seal 06 GT adds a 12-inch head-up display. Other cabin features are wireless phone charging pads and a DiLink 100 cockpit system.
The BYD Seal 06 GT offers three powertrain options. The entry-level model has an RWD for 160 kW (214 hp) and 310 Nm. There is a more powerful variant with an output of 165 kW (221 hp) and 330 Nm. The 4WD variant of the BYD Seal 06 GT offers a peak power of 310 kW (415 hp). It accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. There are two LFP battery options: 60 kWh and 73 kWh. The range is 505 โ 605 km (CLTC).
