BYD Malaysia teases new mannequin with ‘6’ in its identify – smaller, cheaper Seal 6 EV sedan launching quickly?

The following BYD mannequin deliberate for Malaysia has been teased, with BYD Malaysia posting a brief video indicating the ‘6’ is coming quickly. With little official information to work with and taking a look at BYD’s automobile checklist, we’re guessing the Seal 6 is the thriller mannequin that we’ll be getting.

The Seal 6 is a part of the model’s Ocean collection and is called the Seal 06 in China. There are literally three totally different variations of the Seal 06, with the primary being a plug-in hybrid sedan known as the Seal 06 DM-i that made its debut ultimately 12 months’s Beijing Auto Present.

An property model of the Seal 06 DM-i would later be launched at this 12 months’s Shanghai Auto Present in April alongside the Seal 06 EV. The latter is what we’re anticipating to be the automobile that BYD Malaysia brings in as it will profit from ongoing incentives for fully-imported (CBU) electrical automobiles (EVs), in contrast to CBU PHEVs which might be taxed extremely.

BYD’s native meeting (CKD) plant in Tanjong Malim, Perak is at present being ready and can solely produce vehicles within the second half of 2026. As such, we imagine the Seal 06 DM-i isn’t coming our approach because it wouldn’t be worth aggressive (in contrast to CKD PHEVs that obtain incentives) and it isn’t possible for a CKD bridging scheme to be put in place over such a protracted time frame. For instance, the Volvo S60 first arrived as CBU mannequin in October 2019 earlier than the CBU model launched practically seven months later in Could 2020 – each had been priced identically.

Getting again to the Seal 06 EV (or Seal 6 EV as we’re going to name it), the sedan is priced between 109,800 and 129,800 yuan (about RM65k and RM77k) in China, which makes it considerably cheaper than the most recent Seal that goes for between 175,800 and 239,800 yuan (RM104k and RM142k) there.

There may be additionally the Seal 06 GT in China, which is a sporty hatchback model of the Seal 06 EV sedan primarily based on the Ocean-M idea from 2024. Nevertheless, we predict a smaller, extra inexpensive Seal 6 EV sedan would match BYD’s native vary higher, probably slotting into the very giant hole between the Atto 3 Extremely (RM123,800) and Seal (from RM171,800 to RM191,800).

In comparison with its sedan stablemate, the Seal, the Seal 6 EV is a shorter automobile total that measures 4,720 mm lengthy (-80 mm), 1,880 mm vast (+5 mm), 1,495 mm tall (+35 mm) and with a wheelbase of two,820 mm (-100 mm).

For these which might be curious in regards to the Seal 6 DM-i, it has an extended total size in comparison with the Seal 6 EV at 4,830 mm (+110 mm) however its wheelbase is much less at 2,790 mm (-30 mm). The width of 1,875 mm and top of 1,495 mm are just like the EV. The PHEV mannequin is constructed on a separate platform: BYD’s DM-i 5.0.

Two battery capacities are supplied for the Seal 06 EV in China, with the bottom choice being a 46.08-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) unit that delivers a CLTC-rated vary of as much as 470 km. The battery helps DC quick charging (84 kW; 30-80% state of cost in 24 minutes) and AC charging (7 kW), with energy despatched to a rear electrical motor rated at 150 PS (148 hp or 110 kW) and 220 Nm of torque. BYD signifies a 0-50 km/h time of 4.1 seconds and high pace of 160 km/h.

In the meantime, the second battery can be a LFP unit, however with a capability of 56.64 kWh for as much as 545 km following the CLTC customary. That is paired with a extra highly effective electrical motor within the rear with 218 PS (215 hp or 160 kW) and 330 Nm, enabling a 0-50 km/h time of three.1 seconds and high pace of 180 km/h. DC quick charging is bumped as much as 103 kW for the higher-capacity battery (identical 30-80% SoC time), though AC charging stays unchanged at 7 kW.

The Seal 6 EV is constructed on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 evo just like the newer, LiDAR-equipped Seal. The previous will get the DiPilot 100 (God’s Eye C) ADAS suite as customary, with the highest variant is supplied with the DiSus-C (Cloud Chariot-C) clever damping physique management system.

Different out there options listed on BYD’s Chinese language web site embrace a 12.8- or 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, powered entrance seats with air flow operate, LED exterior lighting, dual-zone air-conditioning with PM2.5 air filter, a 50W wi-fi charging pad and ambient lighting.

As for the design, the Seal 6 EV’s normal form is paying homage to the Seal, however its entrance options headlamps with built-in hockey stick-shaped daytime working lights. The nook inlets on the bumper additionally lack the Seal’s expressive lighting, whereas the rear taillights have a much less intricate signature to them. On the within, the dashboard has an easier look in comparison with its larger brother, with different variations being the adoption of a three-spoke steering wheel and column-mounted gear selector.

We’ll have to attend for BYD Malaysia to disclose extra particulars to see if we guessed proper. For now, would you have an interest within the smaller, cheaper Seal 06 EV sedan? Thoughts you, BYD has different fashions with ‘6’ of their names, together with the Sealion 06 (out there in PHEV and EV variations) and Shark 6 (PHEV solely).

Gallery: World Seal 6 Ev

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