BYD Sealion 06 - Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Better - CleanTechnica

The BYD Sealion 06, originally launched in 2020 as a gasoline-powered midsize SUV in China, transitioned in 2021 to exclusively battery electric and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, a strategic move that has since propelled BYD to become one of the world’s largest car manufacturers by volume. The Sealion 06, priced between approximately $19,500 and $22,700 in China, features a modern design reminiscent of the Tesla Model Y but at nearly half the price. The new generation, based on BYD’s advanced “e-platform 3.0 evo” capable of 800-volt charging, is slightly larger than the Model Y and offers both pure electric and PHEV variants with a shared exterior design. In its battery electric form, the Sealion 06 is available in three configurations: two rear-wheel-drive versions with motors producing 170 kW (228 hp) or 180 kW (241 hp), and a dual-m