BYD Seal Sedan Range: Seal 06 GT, King and the Performance Sedans

BYD's sedan range spans several models that are easy to confuse. The Seal 06 GT is actually a sporty electric hatchback, not a sedan, sitting below the Seal. The Seal is BYD's midsize performance sedan and a Tesla Model 3 rival. Above it sits the Han family, BYD's flagship sedans, including the long-range Han L and the upcoming Great Han with a claimed 1,008 km range. The King is the export name, used in markets like Brazil, for a value plug-in hybrid sedan. The Seal and Han differ mainly in size and luxury, with the Han the larger, more premium flagship.

The BYD Sedan Ladder at a Glance

Model	Body	Type	Length	Positioning
Seal 06 GT	Hatchback	EV	4,630 mm	Sporty entry
King (GL/GS)	Sedan	Plug-in hybrid	4,780 mm	Value (export markets)
Seal	Sedan	EV	~4,800 mm	Midsize performance
Han / Han L	Sedan	EV and PHEV	~5,000 mm	Flagship
Great Han	Sedan	EV	Large	New flagship (Q3 2026)

The BYD Sedan Ladder Explained

BYD's naming can baffle buyers, partly because the company sells different models under different names in different markets. Here is the simple way to think about the range, from entry to flagship: the sporty Seal 06 GT hatchback, the value King sedan, the midsize Seal sedan, and the flagship Han family. Each steps up in size, price, and refinement.

What Is the BYD Seal 06 GT?

The first surprise is that the Seal 06 GT is not a sedan at all. It is a five-door electric hatchback, part of BYD's Ocean series, positioned below the Seal sedan. It was previewed as the Ocean-M concept and launched in China in late 2024.

• Dimensions: 4,630 mm long with a generous 2,820 mm wheelbase
• Performance: Rear-wheel drive with 215 hp, or all-wheel drive with up to 416 hp and a 4.9-second 0 to 100 km/h time
• Battery and range: 59.52 kWh or 72.96 kWh Blade Battery, for up to 620 km on the CLTC cycle
• 2026 update: Second-generation Blade Battery and flash charging, with a 10 to 70 percent charge in about five minutes

It is BYD's sporty, youth-focused hatchback, aimed at buyers who want performance and style in a compact electric package. Pricing in China starts from around 128,900 yuan.

The BYD Seal vs the Han: The Key Difference

This is the comparison most buyers want clarified. Both are sedans, but they sit at different levels:

• The Seal: BYD's midsize performance sedan, built on e-Platform 3.0 with the Blade Battery, offering up to around 570 km of WLTP range. It is a direct Tesla Model 3 rival, balancing sharp handling, strong performance, and value.
• The Han: BYD's larger flagship sedan, sitting above the Seal. It offers more interior space, a more luxurious cabin, and a broader choice of powertrains, including efficient DM-i and performance DM-p plug-in hybrids alongside pure EVs.

In short, the Seal is the sportier midsize choice, while the Han is the bigger, plusher executive flagship. For how the Seal stacks up against its key rival, see our comparison of the BYD Seal against the Tesla Model 3.

The Han Family: Han L and the Great Han

The Han is not a single car but a family, which adds to the confusion:

• Han: The original flagship sedan, famous as one of the first Chinese cars to hit 0 to 100 km/h in around three seconds
• Han L: A larger, all-new 2025 model with a more powerful powertrain, offering up to 701 km CLTC as an EV plus megawatt flash charging, or DM-i and DM-p plug-in hybrid options
• Great Han: The upcoming flagship, also known as the Dahan, due in Q3 2026 with a claimed 1,008 km CLTC range from BYD's Blade Battery 2.0

The Great Han is the model behind the surge in "1000 km sedan" searches. Our deep dive into BYD's 1000 km range sedan explains how those figures work and the test-cycle caveats behind them.

The BYD King: The Value PHEV Sedan

The BYD King is another source of naming confusion, because it is an export name rather than a global one. In markets like Brazil, the King is a value plug-in hybrid sedan based on BYD's fifth-generation DM-i technology.

• Two versions: The King GL with an 8.3 kWh battery, and the King GS with an 18.3 kWh battery
• Range: Up to around 1,200 km of combined range using electric and petrol power
• Dimensions: 4,780 mm long, a compact-to-midsize sedan
• Positioning: An affordable, efficient family sedan, sold in Brazil from around R$175,800

The King is essentially BYD's value plug-in hybrid sedan for emerging markets, prioritising efficiency and price over outright performance.

Which BYD Sedan Should You Choose?

• Seal 06 GT: For a sporty, compact electric hatchback at the lowest price
• King: For an affordable plug-in hybrid sedan with huge combined range, where available
• Seal: For a midsize performance EV sedan to rival the Tesla Model 3
• Han or Han L: For a larger, more luxurious flagship with EV or plug-in hybrid options
• Great Han: For the longest range, once it launches in Q3 2026

Common Questions

What is the BYD Seal 06 GT?

 A sporty electric hatchback in BYD's Ocean series, with up to 416 hp and around 620 km of CLTC range, positioned below the Seal sedan.

What is the difference between the BYD Seal and Han? 

The Seal is a midsize performance sedan and Model 3 rival, while the Han is BYD's larger, more luxurious flagship sedan above it.

Is the Seal 06 GT a sedan? 

No, it is a five-door hatchback, despite the Seal name.

What is the BYD King? 

An export name for a value plug-in hybrid sedan, sold in markets like Brazil in GL and GS versions.

What is the Great Han? 

BYD's upcoming flagship sedan, due Q3 2026, claiming up to 1,008 km of range.