BYD SEALION 6 Premium Extended

The BYD SEALION 6 Premium Extended is a plug-in hybrid SUV configured to combine the flexibility of a petrol engine with the advantages of electric drive. Its 1.5L turbo Xiaoyun engine works with a new-generation BYD Blade Battery system, giving this version a substantially more powerful drivetrain than the front-wheel-drive grades in the range.

With maximum outputs listed at 253kW and 550Nm, the Premium Extended is the performance-oriented model in the displayed SEALION 6 line-up. All-wheel drive provides traction through both axles, a useful characteristic for drivers who regularly encounter wet roads, loose surfaces or steep driveways. The drivetrain is paired with a 60-litre fuel tank, while the plug-in hybrid system allows charging to be incorporated into everyday use when suitable facilities are available.

This configuration is finished in Arctic White with a Black interior. The restrained exterior colour gives the SUV a clean, contemporary appearance, while the black cabin provides a straightforward and easy-to-coordinate environment. Standard 19-inch alloy wheels add visual presence without changing the vehicle's practical SUV proportions.

Charging hardware is included as part of the vehicle's plug-in hybrid specification, with AC charging listed at up to 7kW and DC charging through a CCS 2 connection at 18kW. Those options give owners flexibility between regular home or workplace charging and faster charging when travelling. The hybrid format also means the vehicle is not dependent on charging access for every journey, retaining the convenience of a conventional fuel tank for longer trips.

The SEALION 6's SUV body style is suited to buyers seeking a modern electrified vehicle without moving to a fully electric model. Its combination of a turbocharged petrol engine, electric assistance, all-wheel drive and a practical fuel tank creates a broad-use powertrain rather than one designed solely around short urban trips. The result is a specification that places equal emphasis on electric capability, long-distance flexibility and stronger road performance.

• Premium Extended plug-in hybrid specification
• 1.5L turbo Xiaoyun engine
• Maximum power of 253kW
• Maximum torque of 550Nm
• All-wheel drive
• New-generation BYD Blade Battery
• 60-litre fuel tank
• 7kW AC charging
• 18kW DC charging via CCS 2
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Arctic White exterior paint
• Black interior

Other highlights include Powertrain: PHEV.