BYD SEAL 6 Touring

The BYD SEAL 6 Touring Premium is a plug-in hybrid wagon designed to combine everyday electric driving with the flexibility of a petrol engine for longer journeys. Its wagon body provides a practical foundation for regular transport and varied day-to-day use, while the plug-in hybrid system allows the vehicle to cover many shorter trips using electric power alone when charged.

At the centre of the powertrain is BYD's Xiaoyun 1.5-litre high-efficiency engine, paired with a 19kWh BYD Blade Battery. The system produces maximum outputs of 163kW and 260Nm, giving the SEAL 6 Touring the performance needed for normal urban and open-road driving without relying solely on the combustion engine. Front-wheel drive keeps the drivetrain layout straightforward and complements the vehicle's focus on efficient, predictable road manners.

The electric component is intended to make the vehicle particularly adaptable to different routines. The quoted electric range is up to 125km under the NEDC test cycle, or 100km under WLTP testing. Those figures are test results rather than a guarantee of real-world distance, but they illustrate the benefit of a rechargeable hybrid system for drivers whose regular travel fits within the available electric range. When a longer trip calls for it, the petrol engine provides additional operating flexibility.

Charging is supported at up to 6.6kW through an AC connection. This gives owners a straightforward way to replenish the battery while the vehicle is parked, helping the plug-in system remain useful as part of a regular routine. The 19kWh Blade Battery is integrated with the vehicle's hybrid powertrain rather than treated as a separate feature, allowing electric propulsion and petrol-powered travel to work together in one wagon.

Acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is listed at 8.1 seconds, placing the SEAL 6 Touring Premium comfortably within the requirements of normal traffic and highway merging. The standard 18-inch alloy wheels add a purposeful visual finish to the Arctic White exterior, while the Black interior gives the cabin a restrained, consistent colour scheme.

• Plug-in hybrid powertrain with 1.5-litre Xiaoyun engine
• 19kWh BYD Blade Battery
• Maximum power of 163kW and maximum torque of 260Nm
• Up to 125km NEDC or 100km WLTP pure electric range
• 6.6kW AC charging
• Front-wheel drive
• 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Arctic White exterior with Black interior

With its combination of wagon practicality, rechargeable electric capability and petrol-engine flexibility, the SEAL 6 Touring Premium offers a considered alternative to both conventional petrol wagons and fully electric vehicles. The specification is centred on efficient everyday use without removing the ability to undertake longer trips when required.

Other highlights include Condition: New; Powertrain: PHEV; Engine or motor: Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid 1.5 litre high-efficiency engine.