BYD Korea will showcase its first hybrid model at the Busan Mobility Show. BYD, which achieved cumulative sales of 10,000 units in the shortest period among imported car brands in Korea, aims to expand its presence in the domestic eco-friendly vehicle market with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicle offering a combined driving range of 1,670 kilometers.
BYD Korea said Tuesday that it will participate in the "2026 Busan Mobility Show," held at BEXCO in Busan from June 26 to July 5.
At this year's event, BYD Korea will present for the first time a PHEV vehicle equipped with DM-i (Dual Mode-intelligent), BYD's proprietary eco-friendly technology. The industry expects the model to be the Sealion 6 DM-i. It follows the four electric vehicle models previously released and is the first hybrid model to be introduced in the domestic market.
DM, BYD's unique hybrid technology, is a system that concentrates the technological identity and electrification capabilities of a brand that started as a battery company. Since BYD announced the world's first mass-produced plug-in hybrid model in 2008, DM has been refined over 18 years and has proven its competitiveness through sales of more than 8 million units worldwide.
Among these, the DM-i to be unveiled at this year's event greatly improves energy efficiency by organically combining a high-efficiency engine, a high-performance motor, and BYD's own battery technology, based on the philosophy of an "electric vehicle-based hybrid." In particular, it delivers power through the EHS (Electric Hybrid System), which is based on the organic operation of the electric motor and engine without a physical transmission, realizing smooth driving quality through structural simplification.
"Participating in the Busan Mobility Show goes beyond simply displaying products. It carries the meaning of strengthening communication with domestic consumers and demonstrating our long-term commitment and sense of responsibility toward the Korean market," a BYD Korea official said. "We plan to continue contributing to the development of the domestic eco-friendly vehicle ecosystem and the sustainable mobility transition as a responsible corporate citizen."
