BYD Sealion 6 vs Geely Starray EM-i

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Geely Starray EM-i opens at $37,490. That makes the Geely Starray EM-i the more affordable entry point by $5,500.

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 $41,239 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

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

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 6 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 4 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 6 and 7 in the Geely Starray EM-i.

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 Starray EM-i gets a 15.4-inch display and 10.2-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 6 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Geely Starray EM-i. The Geely Starray EM-i counters with Apple CarPlay, heated front seats and V2L. 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 Starray EM-i responds with a Petrol making 193kW and 262Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Geely Starray EM-i has the clear power advantage at 193kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Geely Starray EM-i is 0.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (BYD Sealion 6) vs 18.4kWh (Geely Starray EM-i), giving WLTP ranges of 92km and 83km. DC fast charging peaks at 18kW (BYD Sealion 6) vs 30kW (Geely Starray EM-i).

The BYD Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 35mm longer than the Geely Starray EM-i at 4,740mm (2,755mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 428L in the Geely Starray EM-i, giving the Geely Starray EM-i a 3L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $226/year for the BYD Sealion 6 and $115/year for the Geely Starray EM-i. That is a $111 annual difference in favour of the Geely Starray EM-i.

Estimated annual total: $226 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $115 (Geely Starray EM-i). The Geely Starray EM-i saves you roughly $111 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Geely Starray EM-i). The Geely Starray EM-i has longer coverage.