BYD has announced UK pricing and specifications for the SEAL 6 DM-i in Saloon and Touring body styles, introducing the brand’s Super Hybrid DM-i powertrain and its first European wagon. Orders open now; first deliveries begin December 2025.
Highlights
- Pricing: £33,990 (Saloon) and £34,990 (Touring); Boost and Comfort trims.
- Efficiency: Up to 87 miles electric (city, Saloon Comfort) and up to 935 miles combined range (Saloon Boost).
- Charging: Comfort adds 6.6 kW AC and 26 kW DC (30–80% in ~23 minutes). V2L 3.3 kW standard.
- Practicality: Touring offers 500–1,535 litres of cargo capacity with standard power tailgate.
Model Range and Pricing (UK)
- SEAL 6 DM-i Saloon Boost: £33,990
- SEAL 6 DM-i Saloon Comfort: £36,990
- SEAL 6 DM-i Touring Boost: £34,990
- SEAL 6 DM-i Touring Comfort: £37,990
Powertrain and Range
BYD’s DM-i Super Hybrid combines an electric motor with a petrol engine for high-efficiency EV-first operation. Battery options use the LFP Blade Battery at 10.08 kWh (Boost) or 19 kWh (Comfort). System outputs are 135 kW (Boost) and 156 kW (Comfort), both front-wheel drive.
Electric capability (WLTP):
- Saloon: up to 65 miles combined / 87 miles city (Comfort).
- Touring: up to 62 miles combined / 81 miles city (Comfort).
Total range (WLTP combined):
- Saloon: up to 935 miles (Boost).
- Touring: up to ~839 miles (depending on grade).
Charging and Energy Features
- Boost: 3.3 kW AC onboard charger.
- Comfort: 6.6 kW AC + 26 kW DC fast charging; 30–80% in ~23 minutes (Comfort).
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L): 3.3 kW standard across all models.
Dimensions and Practicality
- Wheelbase: 2,790 mm (both).
- Saloon boot: 491–1,370 L.
- Touring boot: 500–1,535 L with power tailgate standard. Quick-release 40:60 split folding rear seats.
Trim Walk: Boost vs. Comfort
Boost (forecast best-seller)
- 17-inch alloys, 12.8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 3.3 kW OBC, power front seats, smartphone key.
- Safety: Rear sensors, reversing camera, Blind Spot Detection, Driver Fatigue Management, Rear Cross Traffic Alert & Braking, forward/rear collision and door-opening warnings.
Comfort
- 18-inch alloys, 15.6-inch touchscreen, 6.6 kW AC + 26 kW DC charging, panoramic roof with sunshade, heated/ventilated front seats (driver memory), heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, 8-speaker audio, wireless phone charging, front sensors and 360° camera.
Key Technical Data
- 0–62 mph: 8.9 s (Boost), 8.5 s (Comfort)
- Top speed: 112 mph
- Fuel economy (WLTP weighted): up to 188.3 mpg (Saloon Comfort)
- CO₂: from 34 g/km (Saloon Comfort)
- Towing (unbraked): 750 kg
Availability
Orders open now in the UK; first customer deliveries from December 2025.
P11D Values (UK)
- Saloon Boost: £33,805
- Saloon Comfort: £36,825
- Touring Boost: £34,805
- Touring Comfort: £37,825
About BYD
BYD is a Fortune Global 500 company with a global new-energy footprint across six continents, focusing on pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and core technologies, including the Blade Battery and DM-i hybrid systems.
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