BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid SUV spied in India

A test mule of the BYD Sealion 6 has been spotted on Indian roads. The carmaker may be considering this plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) as a rival to JSW Motors’s upcoming Jetour T2-based PHEV SUV. BYD India had even showcased the Sealion 6 at the 2025 Auto Expo to gauge interest. Since BYD currently sells only EVs in India, the Sealion 6 would add a new powertrain option to the brand’s line-up if it is launched here.

1. BYD claims a maximum range of 1,092km for the Sealion 6
2. Features include a 15.6-inch rotatable touchscreen and a panoramic sunroof

BYD Sealion 6 battery, range, powertrain

In markets like Australia, the Sealion 6 comes with 1.5-litre naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engine options, both available with an 18.3kWh or a 26.6kWh battery pack. The naturally aspirated-hybrid setup makes 218hp, sending power only to the front wheels. The turbo-petrol hybrid comes in 324hp and 344hp states of tune, and all-wheel drive is standard. BYD claims a combined driving range of up to 1,092km.

BYD Sealion 6 exterior

BYD Sealion 6 at the 2025 Auto Expo.

The Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm in length, 1,890mm in width and 1,670mm in height, with a 2,765mm wheelbase. By comparison, the international-spec Jetour T2 is slightly larger across dimensions – 4,785mm long, 2,006mm wide and 1,875mm high, while sitting on a 2,800mm wheelbase.

BYD Sealion 6 at the 2025 Auto Expo.

Compared with the BYD Sealion 7 sold in India, the Sealion 6 has a more conventional SUV shape. Up front, it gets Sealion 7-style headlights and daytime running lamps (DRLs), but the bumper is different. The side profile has regular door handles and cladding around the wheel arches and lower body. At the back, it gets connected LED tail-lamps and a large spoiler.

BYD Sealion 6 interior and features

The Sealion 6 gets a dual-tone cabin, offered in tan and black or off-white and black, with silver trim on the dashboard and centre console. It also gets a three-spoke steering wheel and leatherette upholstery. The dashboard is dominated by a 15.6-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen, while the driver gets a 12.3-inch LCD unit.

International-spec Sealion 6’s interior used for representation.

Other features include seven airbags, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors and ISOFIX child-seat mounts. Other highlights include a 10-speaker Infinity sound system, powered front seats, a panoramic sunroof and dual-zone climate control.