On August 15, 2025, BYD officially announced a large-scale OTA upgrade for the entire Song L DM-i and Song Pro DM-i models. This upgrade covers three core areas: intelligent driving, parking assistance, and human-machine interaction, and includes 23 new and optimized features. As BYD's leading plug-in hybrid SUV, this upgrade further strengthens the Song family's technological leadership in the 150,000 RMB segment.

On August 5, 2025, BYD officially announced the completion of a major upgrade to its fifth-generation DM technology, reducing NEDC fuel consumption to 2.6L/100km, a further 10% reduction compared to the 2.9L version released in May 2024. The technology has also been certified by the National Automotive Quality Inspection and Testing Center (Guangdong). This breakthrough marks the official entry of Chinese hybrid technology into the "2.5L fuel consumption era," continuing its global lead in plug-in hybrid technology development.

On July 24, 2025, BYD Ocean Network's new masterpiece SEALION 06 was officially launched, launching 5 configurations of DM-i plug-in hybrid and EV pure electric versions, with a price range of RMB 139,800-163,800. The car is built on the e platform 3.0 Evo, with a body size of 4810×1920×1675mm and a wheelbase of 2820mm. It achieves a leading space utilization rate in its class with a passenger compartment ratio of 61%.

BYD Ocean Series new mid-size SUV Sealion 06 has been confirmed to be officially launched on July 24, 2025. The new car will simultaneously launch the DM-i plug-in hybrid version and the EV pure electric version, with a pre-sale price range of RMB 160,000-200,000. As a strategic model built on the fifth-generation DM technology and e-platform 3.0 Evo, Sealion 06 enters the mainstream family market with the "all-round top flow" positioning, and its competitors are directly targeting popular models such as Leapmotor C10 and Deep Blue S07.

On July 14, 2025, BYD officially pushed version 1.1.0 OTA upgrade to all 25 Seal 06 GT models. This update covers 10 new functions and 7 optimizations, further strengthening the intelligent attributes of this mid-size sports sedan.

On July 4, 2025, BYD headquarters held a launch conference for a strategic new product, Seal 06 DM-i Wagon (internal code name "Wagon"). This model, positioned as "the first hybrid wagon for young people", entered the wagon market with a disruptive price starting at RMB 109,800. The entire series is equipped with high-end configurations such as a car refrigerator and the Eye of God intelligent driving system, becoming the only wagon in the 150,000-level equipped with Yunni-C active suspension.

On June 12, 2025, BYD's high-end brand Yangwang officially delivered its flagship model U7. This luxury sedan, which combines cutting-edge technology with oriental aesthetics, faces the traditional luxury brand market with a price of RMB 628,000-708,000, becoming a new benchmark in the new energy field.

Recently, many BYD Tang DM / Tang DMI owners reported that their vehicles had tire blowouts while driving. It is particularly noteworthy that as BYD Tang is a hybrid model, the compact design of Tang DMI in terms of interior space and mechanical layout makes it impossible to place a traditional spare tire. In order to deal with possible tire blowouts, BYD has equipped car owners with tire repair fluid as an emergency solution.

In the electric vehicle market, the BYD Song series is like a phenomenal dark horse, dominating the sales rankings for a long time. But for the DM-i models of Song Plus and Song L, they have many similarities in configuration and are very close in price. So how should we choose? Next, we will compare these two cars in many aspects.

Seal 06EV under BYD Ocean Network will be officially launched at the 2025 Chongqing Auto Show which will open on June 7. The car is positioned as a pure electric mid-size car, adopting a rear-wheel drive architecture + Yunnian-C, and will reshape the 150,000-level pure electric market. Reservations have been opened before, and the official said that the price range of the car is 120,000-150,000 yuan.