GM announced that the BYD Ocean series electric hatchback, the BYD Seal 06 GT, will make its debut in the Chinese market on October 18. A price range of 150,000 to 200,000 yuan (21,300 to 28,390 USD) was set for the Seal 06 GT when presales began in late August.

From the largest NEV manufacturer in the world, the BYD Seal 06 GT is a much awaited hatchback. Its inspiration is the Ocean-M concept automobile, which debuted in April 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show. Late September was the original planned date for the Seal 06 GT’s market debut. But October was the new date.

BYD Seal 06 GT details

Zhang Zhuo, general manager of the BYD Ocean series, revealed that the Seal 06 GT will go on sale in China on October 18. The precise cost of it is not known. Nonetheless, BYD previously disclosed that this hatchback’s price range is between 150,000 and 200,000 yuan (21,300 and 28,390 USD).

The brand’s most recent e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture is home to the BYD Seal. The external appearance is consistent with the design language of Marine Aesthetics. It features a single taillight unit, slim LED headlamps, and a stylish front bumper. This hatchback, the Seal 06 GT, is not little. Its precise measurements are 4630/1880/1490 mm, including a 2820 mm wheelbase.

The Seal 06 GT’s interior features a standard BYD arrangement. A 10.25-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch rotating floating screen are features of the center console. The Seal 06 GT also includes a 12-inch head-up display. A DiLink 100 cockpit system and wireless phone charging pads are further components of the cabin.

There are three powerplant options available for the BYD Seal 06 GT. The base model boasts a RWD with 310 Nm and 160 kW (214 horsepower). A more potent version is available, with an output of 330 Nm and 165 kW (221 hp). The BYD Seal 06 GT 4WD model has a maximum power output of 310 kW (415 horsepower). It takes 4.9 seconds to reach a speed of 100 km/h. The 60 kWh and 73 kWh LFP battery types are available. 505–605 km is the range (CLTC).