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Compare every BYD Seal 6 variant sold new in Australia. 2 variants, from $34,990 to $39,990 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.
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The 2026 BYD Seal 6 Essential Sedan is the entry-level plug-in hybrid sedan in BYD's Australian lineup, suiting commuters who want to plug in for daily driving but still road-trip on petrol when the battery runs out, all from $34,990 before on-roads. Its standout strength is being Australia's cheapest PHEV sedan: 130kW combined output, 10.08kWh BYD Blade LFP battery good for 55km of pure-electric range on the WLTP cycle, and an 8.9-second 0-100km/h pace that comfortably outpaces a Camry Hybrid for similar money. One thing to consider: ANCAP has not published a star rating for the Seal 6 yet, the EV-only range is roughly half what the Sealion 6 PHEV SUV offers, and the rear seat doesn't fold flat because the battery sits under the boot floor.
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