BYD Cars Philippines has expanded the Sealion 6 DM-i lineup with two new variants, adding a more affordable entry point and a better-equipped option to its plug-in hybrid compact SUV range.
The new Dynamic and Premium variants are powered by the company’s Super DM-i system and an 18.3 KWh BYD Blade Battery. BYD lists an electric-only range of up to 100 km and a combined driving range of up to 1,200 km. The system produces a maximum 217 hp and 300 Nm of torque. The company says the setup combines electric-vehicle-like driving with the flexibility of extended range on longer-distance journeys, too.
The Dynamic becomes the entry-level model. Its equipment includes a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen, a six-speaker audio system, a 360-degree camera with four rear sensors and leather seats. The driver’s seat has six-way power adjustment, while basic cruise control and six airbags are also included. Charging is handled through a Type 2 AC connection.
The Premium builds on that equipment with a 15.6-inch touchscreen and a 10-speaker Infinity sound system. Its 360-degree camera setup uses six sensors, and the driver’s seat gains eight-way power adjustment.
More significantly, the Premium adds CCS2 DC fast-charging capability, with a maximum charging rate of 18 kilowatts. BYD says the battery can be charged from 30% to 80% in about 30 minutes under this setup.
The higher variant also receives a suite of BYD DiPilot advanced driver-assistance systems. Listed features include Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Brake, Blind Spot Detection and Door Open Warning.
The new Sealion 6 DM-i Dynamic is priced at P1,548,000, while the Premium carries a suggested retail price of P1,798,000. Both are offered in Harbor Gray, Arctic White and Delan Black, paired with an all-black cabin.
BYD Cars Philippines Managing Director Bob Palanca said the additions are intended to make the model more accessible while improving technology, charging convenience and safety equipment for local buyers.
Customers can see the two variants at the BYD booth during the Auto Focus Multibrand Test Drive Festival, running Nov. 12-15. The company is also offering a P25,000 discount on reservations for other BYD models during the event, excluding the Shark 6, Atto 2 EV and the new Sealion 6 DM-i. The discount is on top of existing promotions.
Autocar’s Take
The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i’s expanded lineup gives buyers a clearer choice between price and equipment. The Dynamic keeps the plug-in hybrid’s headline range claims and core cabin features while lowering the starting price, while the Premium makes a stronger case with DC fast charging and a more complex set of driver-assistance features.
This matters because fast charging and added safety technology can make a vehicle easier to live with, not simply more impressive on a specification sheet. The next challenge is how these variants perform in everyday Philippine driving, where charging access and real-world efficiency will shape their appeal in practice.
