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BYD Seal, Price, Specs & Review

Compare every BYD Seal variant sold new in Australia. 5 variants, from $52,990 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. This page also covers 1 previous-generation variant (sold new until 2026), kept for used-buyer research — their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.

Every BYD Seal variant in Australia, compared

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

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Premium2026$52,990

BYD Seal Premium

Power
230kW
Torque
360Nm
0–100
5.9s
EV range
570km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
RWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,000kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 BYD Seal Premium is a mid-size electric sedan ideal for Australian daily commuters seeking low running costs, offering a 570km driving range and modest 5-seat practicality with a 400-litre boot. Its standout strength is exceptional value for money paired with BYD's proven reliability-you're getting 230kW of power, 5-star ANCAP safety, and a six-year warranty while spending approximately $1325 annually on running costs. One thing to consider: at 1000kg towing capacity, it won't handle heavy trailers, so it's built for personal transport rather than families needing to haul caravans or boats.

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Performance2026$61,990

BYD Seal Performance

Power
390kW
Torque
670Nm
0–100
3.8s
EV range
520km
Gearbox
Auto
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
Towing
1,000kg
ANCAP
5-star

The 2026 BYD Seal Performance is an electric sedan that suits buyers wanting a practical daily driver with genuine performance credentials, offering 390kW and 670Nm through all-wheel drive for spirited acceleration. Its standout strength is the 520km driving range combined with low running costs around $1325 annually, making it genuinely viable for longer commutes without constant charging anxiety. One thing to consider: at 2135kg, it's relatively heavy for its class, which means you'll want to factor in typical tyre wear when budgeting total ownership costs.

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AWD Performance2023POA

BYD Seal AWD Performance

Power
390kW
Torque
670Nm
0–100
3.8s
EV range
520km
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Drive
AWD
Seats
5
ANCAP
5-star

The 2023 BYD Seal Performance is BYD's Model 3 rival on the e-Platform 3.0 cell-to-body architecture, with a 0.219 drag coefficient and a 82.56kWh LFP Blade battery. The Performance runs a 160kW induction motor up front and a 230kW permanent-magnet motor at the rear for 390kW and 670Nm combined, and 3.8 seconds to 100km/h. Australian-market range is 520km WLTP; BYD's own marketing quotes 580km NEDC for this version, so treat the WLTP number as the honest one. Kerb weight is 2185kg against 2631kg GVM, with a 400-litre boot plus a 50-litre front trunk. Suspension is double wishbone front and multi-link rear.

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Standard Range Dynamic2023POA

BYD Seal Standard Range Dynamic

Power
150kW
Torque
310Nm
0–100
7.5s
EV range
460km
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Drive
RWD
Seats
5
ANCAP
5-star

The 2023 BYD Seal Dynamic is BYD's Model 3 rival on the e-Platform 3.0 cell-to-body architecture, with a 0.219 drag coefficient and a 61.44kWh LFP Blade battery. A single rear-mounted permanent-magnet motor makes 150kW and 310Nm, good for 7.5 seconds to 100km/h. Australian-market range is 460km WLTP; BYD's own marketing quotes 510km NEDC for this version, so treat the WLTP number as the honest one. Kerb weight is 1922kg against 2344kg GVM, with a 400-litre boot plus a 50-litre front trunk. Suspension is double wishbone front and multi-link rear.

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Extended Range Premium2023POA

BYD Seal Extended Range Premium

Power
230kW
Torque
360Nm
0–100
5.9s
EV range
570km
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Drive
RWD
Seats
5
ANCAP
5-star

The 2023 BYD Seal Premium is BYD's Model 3 rival on the e-Platform 3.0 cell-to-body architecture, with a 0.219 drag coefficient and a 82.56kWh LFP Blade battery. A single rear-mounted permanent-magnet motor makes 230kW and 360Nm, good for 5.9 seconds to 100km/h. Australian-market range is 570km WLTP; BYD's own marketing quotes 650km NEDC for this version, so treat the WLTP number as the honest one. Kerb weight is 2055kg against 2501kg GVM, with a 400-litre boot plus a 50-litre front trunk. Suspension is double wishbone front and multi-link rear.

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