BYD Sealion 6 vs Geely EX5

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Geely EX5 opens at $41,990. That makes the Geely EX5 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $47,289 and $46,189 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Geely EX5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Geely EX5 packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Sealion 6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 6 and 7 in the Geely EX5. The Geely EX5 adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 6 misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Geely EX5 gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Geely EX5 counters with wireless charging, heated front seats and V2L that the BYD Sealion 6 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 6 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Geely EX5 counters with its electric setup making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to its gearbox driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Geely EX5 is 1.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (BYD Sealion 6) vs 68.4kWh (Geely EX5), giving WLTP ranges of 92km and 475km. DC fast charging peaks at 18kW (BYD Sealion 6) vs 100kW (Geely EX5).

The BYD Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 160mm longer than the Geely EX5 at 4,615mm (2,750mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 302L in the Geely EX5, giving the BYD Sealion 6 a 123L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6) vs 7 years (Geely EX5). The Geely EX5 has longer coverage.