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]
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]
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.
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]
