BYD Expands PH EV Lineup with Double Mannequin Launch, Celebrates Sealion 6 Milestone
BYD Vehicles Philippines marked the second anniversary of its well-liked Sealion 6 DM-i plug-in hybrid with an unique drive-in cinema gathering at Ayala Malls Trinoma. The milestone occasion introduced collectively over 60 car house owners following a multi-point convoy throughout Luzon, highlighting the momentum of the model because it expands its native electrified ecosystem.
Managing Director Bob Palanca emphasised the significance of the rising proprietor neighborhood throughout the celebration. “Our BYD Sealion 6 house owners are the true heartbeat of the model,” Palanca mentioned. “Each story they share, each new driver they welcome into the fold, and each kilometer they placed on their Sealion 6 DM-i is a testomony to the belief they’ve positioned in us. We’re dedicated to matching that belief with distinctive, dependable after-sales help as this neighborhood continues to develop.”
This occasion constructed on the momentum created by the simultaneous launch of the all-new BYD Atto 2 subcompact crossover and the up to date BYD Seal 5 DM-i compact sedan. The double product introduction on the Trinoma Exercise Heart reinforces the corporate’s push to decrease conventional boundaries to new vitality autos for on a regular basis drivers, households, and business fleet operators.
“Our latest mannequin, the BYD Atto 2 is proof that shifting to electrical autos is a sensible actuality for the on a regular basis Filipino driver,” Palanca famous throughout the product unveiling. “Whether or not you need to go full electrical, or prolong your vary with a plug-in hybrid mannequin constructed on BYD’s Tremendous DM-i expertise, the BYD Atto 2 makes the change to go electrical straightforward, whichever you select.” Palanca additionally highlighted the broader attraction of the up to date sedan, including, “With the launch of the brand new Seal 5 DM-i, BYD Vehicles Philippines continues to set the benchmark for electrical mobility within the nation. Whether or not you’re a first-time automotive purchaser in search of reliability, an expert on the lookout for a each day driver, or a fleet operator centered on optimizing operational prices, the brand new Seal 5 DM-i gives a sensible but superior answer that ensures each journey is smarter, extra comfy, and cheaper.”
Atto 2 crossover powertrain choices and options
The Atto 2 arrives as an entry-level crossover constructed on BYD’s smart-first SUV structure. It’s accessible in three distinct variants, comprising a pure battery electrical car and two dual-mode clever plug-in hybrid fashions supplied in Dynamic and Premium trims. The pure electrical variant delivers a driving vary of as much as 380 kilometers on a single cost. The plug-in hybrid Dynamic and Premium variants present an electric-only vary of as much as 45 kilometers and a mixed cruising vary of 1,340 kilometers, based mostly on effectivity testing carried out in partnership with the Vehicle Affiliation of the Philippines (AAP).
All Atto 2 fashions incorporate BYD’s proprietary Blade Battery system, engineered for thermal stability, structural sturdiness, and sustained efficiency. Inside gear features a 12.8-inch central touchscreen show on the electrical mannequin and a ten.1-inch show on the hybrid variants, with each methods supporting customary smartphone connectivity. The highest-tier plug-in hybrid Premium variant is the only real trim within the crossover line fitted with the DiPilot suite of superior driver help methods. As well as, the electrical variant gives Car-to-Load functionality, permitting the principle traction battery to produce energy to exterior digital gadgets, instruments, and home equipment.
Seal 5 DM-i sedan specs and vary
Constructing on the preliminary introduction of the Seal 5 platform in 2024, the up to date Seal 5 DM-i introduces BYD’s fifth-generation Tremendous DM-i plug-in hybrid system throughout Important and Dynamic variants. In a joint effectivity check with the AAP the up to date sedan achieved a complete mixed driving vary of as much as 2,181 kilometers.
The entry-level Important variant encompasses a 7.42 kWh Blade Battery that gives an electrical driving vary of as much as 55 kilometers. The Dynamic variant incorporates a bigger 18.3 kWh Blade Battery, extending pure electrical operation to 115 kilometers. Inside appointments embrace an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, a ten.1-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, automated local weather management with rear vents, and a number of USB charging ports. Cabin storage contains 522 liters of normal trunk capability, increasing to 1,295 liters when the rear seats are folded down. Commonplace security gear throughout each sedan trims contains Cruise Management, a Tire Strain Monitoring System, rear parking sensors, Car Dynamic Management, Hill Maintain Management, Automated Car Maintain, and a number of airbags.
Pricing, warranties, and market distribution
Each car strains characteristic introductory pricing and particular financing buildings by way of BPI from July 28 to August 31, 2026. Official urged retail costs for each lineups will formally take impact on September 1, 2026.
Recommended retail costs for the Atto 2 crossover begin at P1,048,000 ($17,250) for the plug-in hybrid Dynamic variant, P1,258,000 ($20,700) for the plug-in hybrid Premium variant, and P1,338,000 ($22,000) for the pure electrical variant. Exterior shade choices embrace Breeze Inexperienced (unique to the electrical mannequin), Harbour Gray, Midnight Blue, Ski White, and Cosmos Black (unique to the hybrid fashions).
Recommended retail costs for the Seal 5 DM-i sedan are set at P948,000 ($15,600) for the Important variant and P1,048,000 ($17,250) for the Dynamic variant. Exterior paint decisions for the sedan comprise Deep Sea Blue, Cosmos Black, Atlantis Gray, and Harbour Gray.
Each Atto 2 and Seal 5 DM-i unit contains an eight-year drive unit guarantee, a six-year or 160,000-kilometer bumper-to-bumper car protection package deal, and an eight-year or 160,000-kilometer guarantee devoted to the Blade Battery.
