BYD Song Plus

Song Plus DM-i

The plug-in hybrid version of the Song Plus went on sale in March 2021 in China. The model received different front end styling compared to the petrol version and the EV version. For the pre-facelift model, the Song Plus DM-i was available in 51 km and 110 km variants with an NEDC electric range of 51 km and 100 km respectively. This hybrid system provides four major control modes (EV, HEV series, HEV parallel, and engine direct drive).[15]

The claimed fuel consumption of the 51 km variant is rated at 4.4 L/100km, the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 8.5 seconds, and the combined range is 1150 km. For the 110 km variant, the fuel economy is 4.5 L/100km, and the 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 7.9 seconds, with a combined range of 1200 km.[15]

Song Plus EV

The battery electric variant of the Song Plus went on sale in April 2021 in China.[16] The Song Plus EV received a different front end design with smaller grille opening.[17] It is equipped with a 71.7 kWh LFP blade battery. In China, the Song Plus EV was marketed through the e-Network dealerships,[18] which was renamed to the Ocean Network later.

Asia

Philippines

The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in the Philippines on 25 July 2024, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a sole variant.[21]

Singapore

The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Singapore on 18 July 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a sole variant.[22]

Thailand

The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Thailand on 8 August 2024, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in two trim levels: Dynamic and Premium, both powered by a 1.5-litre DM-i naturally aspirated petrol engine and front-wheel drive.[23]

A Sealion 6 became the 70,000th vehicle manufactured by BYD in Rayong, Thailand. The milestone was reached on 27 November 2025.[24]

Vietnam

The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in Vietnam on 18 April 2025, as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country, alongside the Sealion 8. It is available in two trim levels: Dynamic and Premium, both powered by a 1.5-litre DM-i naturally aspirated petrol engine and front-wheel drive.[25]

Australia and New Zealand

The vehicle went on sale Australia and New Zealand as the Sealion 6 in May 2024 as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. The model was on sale after a last-minute change from the proposed name Seal U.[26][27] Two variants are available, named Dynamic and Premium, both are plug-in hybrid DM-i models. The Premium trim is powered by a more powerful 1.5-litre DM-i turbocharged petrol engine and equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive.[28] The entry-level Essential variant was introduced in January 2025.[29] The base Dynamic model was discontinued after its price was reduced in January 2025. For the 2025 model year, BYD listed only the feature-reduced Essential and the unchanged Premium variants in its lineup.[30] The Dynamic model was reintroduced in August 2025 with Standard Range (18.3 kWh) and Extended Range (26.6 kWh) variants.[31] The Premium model was made available with Extended Range (26.6 kWh) variant in September 2025.[32]

Europe

The Song Plus is sold as the BYD Seal U in Europe, aligning its name with the Seal sedan with an additional "U" moniker representing "utility". The EV model went on sale in February 2024, after its initial introduction in September 2023.[33] Two variants are available, which are Comfort, which offers a 71.8 kWh battery, and the Design, which is specified with an 87 kWh battery.[34] The battery electric Seal U is not available in right-hand drive markets such as the UK and Ireland.[35]

The plug-in hybrid model was introduced in May 2024 as the Seal U DM-i as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the region.[36] It went on sale in some European countries, including right-hand drive markets such as the UK, since June 2024.[37]

Latin America

Brazil

The Song Plus DM-i went on sale in Brazil in November 2022 as the third product of BYD in the market, after the Han and Tan EVs. It was available in one variant.[38] In June 2024, BYD introduced the 2025 model year Song Plus. While it retains the pre-facelift styling, the vehicle received a larger 18.3 kWh battery replacing the previous 8.3 kWh battery.[39]

In November 2024, the Song Plus Premium went on sale in Brazil. Adopting the 2023 facelift styling, it is an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a combined output of 238 kW. It is sold alongside the previous Song Plus.[40]

Mexico

The Song Plus DM-i went on sale in Mexico in December 2023 as the first plug-in hybrid BYD model in the country. It is available in a single variant, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive. During its introduction, it was the least expensive plug-in hybrid vehicle sold in the country.[41]

South Africa

The Sealion 6 DM-i was launched in South Africa on 4 April 2025, alongside the Sealion 7 and Shark 6. It is available in three trim levels: Comfort, Dynamic and Premium. The Comfort and Dynamic trims use the 1.5-litre DM-i naturally aspirated petrol engine with the front-wheel drive configuration, while the Premium trim use the 1.5-litre DM-i turbocharged petrol engine with the dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration. At the time of its introduction, the Sealion 6 DM-i was the cheapest plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) on sale in South Africa.[42]

Song Plus (petrol)

Song Plus DM-i

Sealion 6 DM-i / Seal U DM-i

Song Plus EV / Seal U EV