Chinese automaker BYD unveils its first electric hot hatch, the Seal 06 GT, set to compete with MG 4 XPower.

Chinese automaker BYD unveils its first electric hot hatch, the Seal 06 GT, slated for full reveal on August 30. The vehicle is part of BYD's 'Ocean' family and will compete with the MG 4 XPower. Previous Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology filings indicate a single-motor rear-wheel drive model with 160kW of power and a dual-motor flagship with 310kW. The Seal 06 GT's production version could be priced between 150,000 to 200,000 yuan (equivalent to $30,980 to $41,300 in Australia), making it a potential competitive option in the electric hot hatch market.

August 26, 2024
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