BYD is rapidly expanding its local lineup, and the Seal 6 slots in as a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) passenger car lineup.
Available as either a sedan or wagon (Touring), the Seal 6 is now available to order. Priced at $34,990 before on-road costs in sedan guise or $39,990 before on-roads as a wagon, the Seal 6 is Australia’s cheapest PHEV sedan and wagon.
Not only that, but the Seal 6 sedan is $5000 cheaper than the similarly sized Toyota Camry, which uses a conventional hybrid powertrain.
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It narrowly misses out on being the cheapest PHEV of any kind Down Under, with another BYD – the Sealion 5 Essential medium SUV – undercutting it by just $1000.
The Seal 6 Touring is not only Australia’s cheapest PHEV wagon, but also the cheapest wagon of any kind offered here.
While there’s a significant $5000 jump in price over the sedan, this brings more power, more equipment, and greater electric range.
PricingModelPrice before on-road costs2026 BYD Seal 6 Sedan Essential$34,9902026 BYD Seal 6 Touring Premium$39,990Drivetrains and Efficiency
The Seal 6 features MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension.
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality is standard, allowing you to power small appliances.
SpecificationsSeal 6 SedanSeal 6 TouringEngine1.5L 4cyl1.5L 4cylEngine outputs70kW + 120Nm 70kW + 120NmElectric motor outputs120kW + 210Nm160kW + 260NmSystem outputs130kW + 210Nm163kW + 260NmBattery10.08kWh lithium iron phosphate19kWh LFPDrive typeFront-wheel driveFront-wheel driveKerb weight1650kg1800kg0-100km/h (claimed)8.9 seconds8.1 secondsFuel economy (claimed; battery over 25%)1.1L/100km0.8L/100kmElectric driving range (WLTP) 55km100kmMax AC charge rate 3.3kW6.6kWMax DC charge rate –27kWFuel tank capacity65L65LDimensionsDimensionsSeal 6 SedanSeal 6 TouringLength4840mm4840mmWidth1875mm1875mmHeight1495mm1505mmWheelbase2790mm2790mmCargo capacity491L (rear seats up)
1650L (rear seats folded)670L (rear seats up)
1535L (rear seats folded)Servicing and Warranty
BYD backs its vehicles with a six-year, 150,000km warranty and their batteries with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty.
The company has yet to release details of the Seal 6’s service schedule.
Safety
The BYD Seal 6 has yet to be assessed by safety authority ANCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
Adaptive cruise controlAutonomous emergency brakingChild presence detectionDriver attention monitoringIntelligent Speed AssistLane-keep assistEmergency lane-keep assistRear cross-traffic assistSafe exit warningFront, front-side, curtain, and front far-side airbagsReversing cameraRear parking sensorsTyre pressure monitoring
The Touring adds:
Surround-view cameraFront parking sensorsStandard Equipment
The Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring are each offered in a single trim level.
The Seal 6 Sedan Essential comes standard with the following equipment:
17-inch alloy wheelsTyre repair kitAutomatic LED headlightsAutomatic high-beamAuto holdProximity entry and startNFC cardBYD digital key (via smartphone app)8.8-inch digital instrument cluster12.8-inch touchscreen infotainment systemApple CarPlay and Android AutoDAB+ digital radio4G network cloud servicesOver-the-air updates6-speaker sound system1 x front USB-C, USB-A outlets1 x rear USB-C, USB-A outletsLeatherette-wrapped steering wheelLeatherette upholstery6-way power driver’s seat4-way power passenger seat60:40-split/folding rear seatsAutomatic single-zone air-conditioning with rear air vents
The Seal 6 Touring Premium adds:
18-inch alloy wheelsPower-folding exterior mirrorsRain-sensing wipersPanoramic sunroofPower tailgateHeated and ventilated front seatsDriver’s memory seat8-speaker sound systemWireless phone chargerMulti-colour ambient lightingColours
All Seal 6s come with a black interior.
Arctic White is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following hues available for an additional $600:
Atlantis GreyCosmos BlackSage Green
Despite the image above, Sage Green is exclusive to the Touring.
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