The latest addition to the BYD Ocean Series is about to make a splash in New Zealand with the family-sized plug-in hybrid Sealion 6 SUV.

It arrives in time for viewing at the National Fieldays event in June and is built on BYD’s pioneering DM-i (Dual ModeIntelligence) platform setting a whole new benchmark for plug-in hybrid vehicles achieving lower consumption, energy saving, and higher energy efficiency.

“We’re proud to be growing the BYD brand in New Zealand with the addition of the first plug-in super hybrids,” said Warren Willmot, BYD Auto NZ’s Manager.

“This new platform offers New Zealanders the best of both worlds, with the ability to drive on full electric for those daily commutes and the opportunity to supplement electric with the 1.5L engine for those longer-range trips.”

The BYD Sealiion 6 is available in two model variants, distinguished by their powertrain, highly efficient engine and performance. The Dynamic front wheel drive variant features a Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid 1.5-litre high-efficiency engine with an all-electric range of 92kms and an estimated combined driving range of 1100km. 

The Premium all-wheel drive model features the Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid turbo-charged 1.5Ti high-efficiency engine with an all-electric range of 81 km and an estimated combined driving range of up to 970km.

The Dynamic FWD is priced from $57,990 or $64,990 for the Premium  AWD variant.