BYD spotted testing a new minivan [Video]

BYD’s upcoming multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was spotted on a car carrier and at one of its Flash Charging stations ahead of its expected debut later this year.

BYD prepares to launch the Ocean MPV

Spy images of BYD’s new Ocean MPV testing in China have begun flooding the internet over the past few days.

BYD first unveiled the Ocean-V concept at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show in April, a futuristic preview of its first MPV under the Ocean series.

The concept featured a sliding center display screen and two unique modes: Camping and Movie. In camping mode, the seats either fold flat to create a bed or swivel to face each other.

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Movie mode, on the other hand, transforms the vehicle into a private mobile theater with a large display screen that flips out of the dashboard.

With exciting features and a futuristic design, many couldn’t wait to see what the production version would look like.

The prototype spotted in testing is a bit disappointing. Although it’s still disguised, the image from Autohome shows a vehicle that looks very different from the Ocean-V concept earlier this year.

The image shows a boxy design with a wide grille and traditional pull-style door handles, which looks drastically different from BYD’s latest vehicles.

Spotted at a BYD Flash Charger in China, the vehicle was equipped with a massive roof-mounted LiDAR. A video (shown below) of the new model on a car carrier from ThinkerCar offers a closer look.

Local reports suggest the Ocean MPV will be 5,145 mm long, 1,970 mm wide, and 1,805 mm tall, with a 3,045 mm wheelbase. It’s also expected to feature a 2+2+3 seating layout with room for seven passengers.

BYD has yet to confirm any powertrain or battery specs, but given the massive grille up front, the Ocean minivan is expected to use BYD’s DM-i plug-in hybrid system and its Blade Batteries.

BYD’s current MPV lineup includes the Denza D9, a flagship model that starts above 300,000 yuan ($45,000), and the Xia, priced in the 200,000 to 300,000 yuan ($30,000 to $45,000) range. The Ocean MPV is expected to fill the gap.

Zhang Zhou, general manager of BYD’s Ocean series, said the company expects to launch its first MPV by the end of 2026.

Source: Autohome, ThinkerCar