BYD Sealion 6 (Seal-U) - More EV than you think!

BYD has also a variant with a even bigger battery (similar to the Haval H6 HPEV). In Thailand, the Sealion 6 is sold with half of the price of a Honda CR-V. I prefer the pure BEV version. But a bigger 7-seater with this technology would be a good future replacement of our Mazda CX-8, which is now mostly only use with a lot of people or longer trips.

[@EVsBeyond]

It will come...

[@RichardJoashTan]

Not me, I prefer the PHEV version of the Sealion 6.

[@futo]

found this out a week ago....Toyota signed up with BYD to use their hybrid platform in their hybrids

[@EVsBeyond]

Yes, pretty exciting!

[@davejhanssens]

You can also adjust a/c controls by using a 3 finger touch on the screen and sliding up/down for temp and left/right for fan speed.

[@accessoriesforbyd]

Nice work!

[@EVsBeyond]

Thanks!

[@berdugosocials9854]

I’ve seen this in person and the rear of the car looks good compared to photos. This is a great Nissan Leaf replacement.

[@EVsBeyond]

For the range, yes.

[@DeHassan14]

Clicked as fast as i can

[@EVsBeyond]

Thanks!

[@remix-yy1hs]

Great video 😊

[@EVsBeyond]

Thanks! 😊 Throw us a sub ;)

[@xparte]

If you were to buy one of them now, which would you choose out of the Atto 3 or the Sea Lion 6?

[@davejhanssens]

Depends on your needs. I have the atto 3 and I am buying the sealion 6. I love the atto but I wanted a car with more range and towing capacity. My partner gets the atto and I get the SL6 so we will be lucky enough to have both.

[@dingbatt]

I can’t help but compare this to the current Seal for equipment levels. It is after all called the “Seal U” in other markets. Specification decisions like having an opening sunroof with a blind in this, but not the Seal. Conversely, no lumbar support in the Sealion, even in the Premium (AWD). I must admit, I found the Sealion 6 nice to drive and liked the “armchair ride”. I did note a drumming noise at motorway speeds though. It may just be the tires fitted, but would be a deal breaker in buying this vehicle for me. 99% of my daily driving is

[@EVsBeyond]

We didn’t notice a drumming. Just your test vehicle?

[@michaelstenson1997]

I found the steering VERY light and felt vague. Do you know if they can firm this up apart from sport mode, which still doesnt fill me with confidence

[@EVsBeyond]

We noted a similar issue, made worse by the lane keeping system. I suspect this is more down to the EPS calibration and could be updated.

[@1redgod]

For all the chat about Phev's being great for long range travel, we don't see many long range tests / reviews? I'm Phev curious as my job requires doing several hundred open road km's a few times a week but can't find much info on how thirsty they are in the real world

[@EVsBeyond]

We actually planned one but my daughter got sick. It will come.

[@1redgod]

@@EVsBeyond excellent. Would love to see a fully brimmed tank and battery to empty, and the economy average from that :)

[@KaisiirFlynn]

Check out the test for philippines version. They were able to get 1400+kms on this one

[@tedhansolo]

I did a 2000km trip with a Chinese 115km range version Song Plus DMI, priced 19k USD, not charged at all, used pure gas engine and I got 6.2 L/100km pump-to-pump. I know two people, one's from China, one's from Australia, both of them had the almost exact same figure (6.1 and 6.3). The acceleration is amazing compared with my 2.5T CX-50 on the freeway and in city driving. Interior is way better than most non-luxurious cars in the US, steering is not as good as Mazda and BWM but it's on pair with Hyundai, PHEV is the next level, I don't see anyone would want to drive an ICE car if the PHEV is only slightly more expensive. But sadly, we can't get a BYD in the US.

[@1redgod]

@@tedhansolo awd or fwd ?

[@varunmehandiratta99]

Wait for sealion 07 or buy this? I'm torn between phev or an ev. Have a 2017 petrol outlander that is costing too much on fuel(80 kms daily) also the boot on this isn't the best size

[@EVsBeyond]

If you think you can go EV, go EV. This is a great vehicle, but it really is for people that don't think they can make the switch. Before you make your choice, don't forget to subscribe :)

[@varunmehandiratta99]

Thanks mate, done

[@AlexanderTanned]

I'd wait for the EV. The price should still be competitive and you get all the good things of an EV and avoid the headaches of a petrol engine.

[@RichardJoashTan]

@@AlexanderTanned But for me, it's the PHEV Sealion 6.

[@eleal869]

Will the byd Sealion 7 be all electric?

[@thoongchinglee4905]

Clion is nice branding 😂

[@ianfox9224]

I have phev outlander, no spare, no dash cam, no tyre pressure monitors. Checked out sealion 6. NO SPARE TYRE, NO DASH CAM but atto 3 does, that makes no sense the cheaper car has camera. but does have tyre pressure monitoring.

[@EVsBeyond]

They can fit the same camera as the Atto for a fee at the dealership BYD has confirmed to me.

[@philmcarthur4428]

@@EVsBeyond Or buy and fit the camera yourself, took me 10 minutes, lots of video guides on KZbin

[@jaalittle2814]

Was so keen for this to arrive but was disappointed that the full BEV wasn't being exported to right hand drive countries. Also the boot space is a big let down. Regardless, it looks good and is a good value like all BYD cars. I hope the next version has the goods.

[@EVsBeyond]

BYD NZ (and I assume Australia) have a policy of no BEVs that weren't built on a dedicated platform. Same reason we won't get an electric Shark... we will get an alternative BEV ute.

[@RichardJoashTan]

And I am happy that I will buy the BYD Sealion 6 PHEV.

[@RichardJoashTan]

And the boot space is perfect for me.

[@martiruda]

nah hybrid = war magnet

[@ellWayify]

Looks like a great car for what it is but also can’t help but feel that it shouldn’t exist. Studies have shown that PHEV’s get driven a lot more on fuel than they need to be

[@EVsBeyond]

Agreed. Though I suspect that is down to few having the range to be usable as an EV, so people don't prioritise charging. This really is different.

[@onetwothreefour-s1n]

A Tesla fanboy whining about hybrid sales growth crushing Bev sales. Shocking.

[@RichardJoashTan]

But not me, I am happy because I will buy a fully loaded BYD Sealion 6 PHEV Premium anyway.

[@larryevans6739]

Those studies are based in Europe for company cars that have the company also paying for fuel. BYD has collected actual user data that shows over 88% EV driving. Of course, that might vary depending on the market, charging availability and use case.

[@ellWayify]

@@larryevans6739 I’m not sure that that’s backed up by facts. Sounds like speculation to me. I don't think it's specific to cost and who is paying, it's behavioural. People will take the easiest/laziest option which often means they run on fuel. BYD’s data is likely China specific given that these cars haven’t been available much outside of China