--- title: "BYD previews 2027 Seal 06 sedan with LiDAR for enhanced driver assistance" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/293585101.md" description: "BYD has released official images of the 2027 Seal 06 sedan, featuring a roof-mounted LiDAR for enhanced driver assistance. The new model is larger than the current version, offering more powerful single-motor electric options and a plug-in hybrid variant with extended battery ranges. Positioned as a 'fully equipped B-segment family sedan,' this update aims to boost the Seal series' competitiveness amid recent sales declines." datetime: "2026-07-23T08:53:50.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/293585101.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293585101.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/293585101.md) --- # BYD previews 2027 Seal 06 sedan with LiDAR for enhanced driver assistance 2027 BYD Seal 06. Credit: BYD > - The current Seal 06 EV was launched in June 2025 with a starting price of 109,800 yuan ($16,170) and BYD's LiDAR-free God's Eye C driver-assistance system. > - The 2027 Seal 06 is larger and offers more powerful drivetrain options. BYD (HKEX: 1211) has released a set of official images of the 2027 Seal 06 sedan, which will be equipped with LiDAR and is expected to offer stronger driver-assistance capabilities. Zhang Zhuo, general manager of BYD's Ocean lineup sales division, shared the images on Thursday, positioning the new model as a "fully equipped B-segment family sedan." The images show a LiDAR unit mounted on the roof of the 2027 Seal 06, suggesting a significant upgrade in driver-assistance capabilities from the current model, which does not have the sensor. Join us on Telegram or Google News The new vehicle largely retains the current model's overall design, while introducing several detail changes. It has a cleaner front fascia and slimmer headlights, while the rear continues to feature a full-width taillight, now with a simpler and sharper design. The 2027 Seal 06 measures 4,870 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width and 1,495 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm, making it significantly longer than the current model, according to its regulatory filing. For comparison, the current Seal 06 EV measures 4,720 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width and 1,495 mm in height, with the same 2,820 mm wheelbase. The battery electric version of the new model will offer 2 single-motor powertrain options with peak outputs of 120 kW and 240 kW, respectively, up from the current model's 110 kW and 160 kW. A plug-in hybrid version will also be available, featuring a 1.5-liter engine and offering battery-only ranges of 170 km, 205 km and 230 km. The current Seal 06 EV was launched at the Chongqing Auto Show in June 2025, with 3 variants priced from 109,800 yuan to 129,800 yuan and a maximum CLTC range of 545 km. The vehicle is equipped with BYD's God's Eye C driver-assistance system. The LiDAR-free system relies on cameras and supports functions including highway navigation-assisted driving and automated parking. The Seal name originally referred to a single electric sedan, but has since expanded into a series comprising multiple sedan models, forming an important part of BYD's push in the affordable EV market. The Seal series sold 33,365 vehicles in June, down 24.83% year-on-year and 2.2% from May, according to data compiled by CnEVPost. BYD Seal series monthly sales 2024 2025 2026 Sales of the Seal series totaled 170,142 vehicles in the first half of this year, down 16.02% year-on-year. The Seal 06 is one of several new models in BYD's pipeline. The company's Dynasty lineup has recently been teasing the Qin Max sedan, which will support ultra-fast charging. BYD teases new 8-series Tang SUV with over 800 km of battery range A BYD executive previewed the electric 8-series Tang SUV, which is expected to launch in the second half of this year. ($1 = 6.7906 yuan) ### Related Stocks - [BYDDY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BYDDY.US.md) - [BYDDF.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BYDDF.US.md) - [01211.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/01211.HK.md) - [002594.CN](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/002594.CN.md) - [HYDD.SG](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/HYDD.SG.md) - [81211.HK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/81211.HK.md) ## Related News & Research - [BYD to unveil first humanoid robot in early August](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293871811.md) - [BYD confirms plan to unveil humanoid robot in August](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294020833.md) - [2027 BYD Seal 06 Gets Lidar, BYD Da Han Gets 1,008-km Range](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293984279.md) - [Denza Z9S to begin pre-sales on August 3 with up to 920 km range](https://longbridge.com/en/news/294030252.md) - [BYD reveals new Seal 06 EV images ahead of launch](https://longbridge.com/en/news/293961864.md)