How much is the 2026 BYD Sealion 5 Essential?

It's $29,990 RRP. That's the recommended retail price, before on-road costs.

How far can the BYD Sealion 5 Essential go on electricity, and what's the fuel use?

It claims 71km of electric-only range from its 12.9kWh battery. Official combined fuel use is 1.2L/100km starting with a charged battery, and it uses 4.5L/100km running as a hybrid on a flat battery. It has a 52-litre fuel tank.

How big is the boot in the Sealion 5 Essential, and can it tow?

The boot holds 463 litres with the rear seats up and 1,410 litres with them folded. Towing is rated at 750kg braked and 750kg unbraked.

What warranty comes with the 2026 BYD Sealion 5 Essential?

It comes with a 6-year/150,000km warranty.

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Q: What safety rating does the BYD Sealion 5 Essential have?

It has a 3-star ANCAP rating from 2026.

Compare every BYD Sealion 5 variant sold new in Australia. 2 variants, from $29,990 to $37,990 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the BYD Australian website and updated weekly.

Data checked: specs 7 Sep 2026, price 4 Oct 2026

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2 variants of the BYD Sealion 5 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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VariantRRPPower / TorqueFuel / RangeDriveSeats

Essential2026$29,990156kW / 300Nm80km WLTPFWD5

Power: 156kW
Torque: 300Nm
0–100: 7.7s
Fuel use: 1.2L/100km
EV range: 80km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 750kg
ANCAP: 3-star

The 2026 BYD Sealion 5 Essential is a 5-seat plug-in hybrid SUV built to cover the daily run on electricity, with petrol to fall back on for longer trips. It's $29,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. It claims 71km of electric-only range from a 12.9kWh battery, uses 1.2L/100km on the combined cycle starting with a charged battery and 4.5L/100km once the battery is flat, and the boot takes 463 litres with the seats up. Its braked towing rating is 750kg. The thing to weigh up is its 3-star ANCAP rating from 2026, so it suits families after a plug-in SUV at this price who can charge at home and are happy with that score.

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Premium2026$37,990156kW / 300Nm80km WLTPFWD5

Power: 156kW
Torque: 300Nm
0–100: 8.1s
Fuel use: 1.3L/100km
EV range: 80km
Gearbox: Auto
Drive: FWD
Seats: 5
Towing: 750kg
ANCAP: 3-star

The 2026 BYD Sealion 5 Premium is a five-seat front-wheel drive SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain making 156kW, which is the combined system output. It's priced from $37,990 RRP, which means before on-road costs. The claimed electric-only range is 100km from an 18.3kWh battery, the official combined fuel figure is 1.3L/100km starting with a charged battery, and it uses 4.6L/100km once the battery is flat and it's running as a hybrid. Boot space is 463 litres with the seats up, but braked towing is only 750kg and it has a 3-star ANCAP rating from 2026, so it's not one for big trailers or buyers who want a higher score. It suits someone doing mostly short trips who can charge at home.

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