Haval vs BYD · SUV
Haval H6 vs Seal U: Chinese SUV Compared
Haval H6 (哈弗H6) meets BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Haval H6 | Seal U | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 哈弗H6 · Hāfú H6 | 宋PLUS · Sòng Plus |
| Domestic name | Haval H6 | BYD Song Plus |
| Overseas name(s) | Haval H6 | Seal U / Seal U DM-i / Song Plus |
| Brand | Haval (GWM) | BYD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | ICE/PHEV | EV/PHEV |
Names decoded
Haval H6 (哈弗H6 · Hāfú H6)
- Haval H6 — global export
China's long-time SUV sales king; badge kept worldwide.
BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS · Sòng Plus)
- Seal U / Seal U DM-i — Europe
- Song Plus — Latin America, Middle East, CIS
Europe folds it into the marine 'Seal' family; elsewhere the dynasty name stays.
Which one fits you?
- Both pair an electric drivetrain with a combustion engine (ICE/PHEV vs EV/PHEV) — either works where charging is unreliable.
- The Seal U goes by 2 export badges, the Haval H6 by 1 — check which name your market uses before paperwork.
Local names & import rules by market
Haval H6
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Haval H6
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Haval H6
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Haval H6
Seal U
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Seal U / Seal U DM-i
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Song Plus
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Seal U / Seal U DM-i
Frequently asked questions
Is the Haval H6 the same car as the Seal U?
No. The Haval H6 is Haval's SUV (哈弗H6, Hāfú H6), while the Seal U is BYD's SUV (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Haval H6 and Seal U called in China?
In China the Haval H6 is sold as the Haval H6 (哈弗H6, Hāfú H6), and the Seal U as the BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus).
Which is electric — the Haval H6 or the Seal U?
The Haval H6 has a ICE/PHEV powertrain; the Seal U has a EV/PHEV powertrain. Both are SUVs.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Haval H6 or the Seal U via AutoGlobal.