A rare sporty electric hatchback will arrive in China later this month. new Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch will launch on October 18, 2024, as the EV giant expands into new segments. Here’s what we know so far.
We got our first look at BYD’s electric hot hatch at the Beijing Auto Show in April. Dubbed the , BYD claimed it was the industry’s first RWD performance electric hatchback. You can clearly see the design influence from its other Ocean series models like the Dolphin and Seal but with an almost Volkswagen Golf-like silhouette.
Based on its new , the EV hot hatch features higher performance and faster charging speeds. The interior is also packed with BYD’s latest tech and connectivity software. A floating 15.
6′′ infotainment and 10.25′′ driver display are at the center of an otherwise minimalistic design. BYD’s electric hatchback also comes with a 12′′ head-up display.
BYD , officially calling it the Seal 06 GT in August. The company said prices would range from as low as $21,300 (150,000 yuan) to upwards of $28,400 (200,000 yuan). Although it was expected to launch in China last month, BYD’s Ocean series manager Zhang Zhuo confirmed the EV hot hatch will hit the market on October 18.
At 4,630 mm long, 1,880 mm wide, and 1,490 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm, BYD’s Seal 06 GT is slightly longer than Volkswagen’s new (4,265 mm long / 1,809 mm wide / 1,563 mm tall / 2,770 mm wheelbase). With hatchbacks not as popular in China, there are few.