BYD Sealion 6, Price, Specs & Review
Compare every BYD Sealion 6 variant sold new in Australia. 3 variants, from $42,990 to $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 3 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are shown only where we hold BYD's own printed price, as the price when new, never a current offer.
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
BYD Sealion 6
From $42,990 RRP
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1 / 3BYD Sealion 6
SUV · 1.5L Plug-in Hybrid
Data checked: specs 29 Oct 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
Recalls: None open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Check latest results at ancap.com.au
Est. drive away (VIC)
RRP, before on-road costs
Variants
Cost to own, est.
from $233/wk in VIC
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
Made up of, per week
- Repayment estimate$176 (≈$761/mo)
- Fuel$29
- Rego + CTP$18
- ServicingNo data
- Tyres$10
- InsuranceNo data
Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year as a hybrid, battery not charged, at $2.10/L premium 95 (the site default price). VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Repayment estimate≈$176/wk(≈$761/mo)
$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.
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~$46,260 drive away (est. VIC)From $42,990 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.
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CarSorted Score
Excellent
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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates
True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)
from $65,488
over 5 years, excludes resale value
$2,966
a year to run (parts we hold)
Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.
* Cash outlay over 5 years: the deposit, the repayments and the running costs. Excludes resale value. Repayment assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year in VIC. Fuel from the manufacturer's official consumption figure; servicing from the manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we hold it, otherwise No data; tyres are a typical figure for the type of car; insurance is No data until a disclosed reference quote exists. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.
Depreciation Analysis
48%
retained after 5 years
$20,635
estimated 5yr value
-$22,355
total depreciation
Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.
Tyres: 235/50 R19 front, as fitted
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Warranty, servicing & roadside
6 yr
150,000 km
20,000km
/ 12 months
1 yr
fixed term
Good to know
- Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 1 Nov 2026.
Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.
Servicing
Interval
12 months / 20,000 km
whichever comes first
First service due
No data
Capped-price servicing
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-3
No data
Scheduled cost, years 1-5
No data
Servicing and the warranty
“Conduct routine maintenance at a service provider that has the capability and expertise, tools and supplies tailored to your vehicle according to the schedule specified in the BYD Owners Manual. ... A failure to have the vehicle serviced in strict accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and recommendations in BYD Owner's manual ... [is not covered]. ... the owner must maintain detailed service records; Failure to adhere to the specific operation and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual may result in the voiding of this BYD New Vehicle Warranty.”
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Safety
View ANCAP Report5-star ANCAP rating, tested 2023
5-star rating, tested 2023. ANCAP's criteria get stricter about every three years, so check ancap.com.au for updated information.
Check latest ANCAP results at ancap.com.auRecalls on the federal register
None open on our recordNone open on our record for this car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.
Safety Features
41 confirmed · 20 no dataBYD Sealion 6 by model year
2026 BYD Sealion 6 · Sealion 6 (2024-)
4 variants · from $42,990–$52,9902024 BYD Sealion 6 · Sealion 6 (2024-)
2 variantsFull Specifications
Engine & Drivetrain8 itemsEngine Size 1.5L · Cylinders 4 · Engine Layout Inline
Dimensions & Weights10 itemsLength 4,775 mm · Width 1,890 mm · Height 1,670 mm
Towing & Load4 itemsTowing (Braked) 1,500 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 750 kg · Towball Download 100 kg
Fuel & Economy6 itemsCombined (full charge) 1.1 L/100km · As a hybrid (battery flat) 4.72 L/100km · Fuel Tank 60L
Engineering Detail2 itemsFront Track 1,630 mm · Rear Track 1,630 mm
Technology & Connectivity21 itemsTouchscreen Size 12.8" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · USB Ports (Front) 2
9 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Driver Assistance & Safety16 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
16 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Cameras & Parking4 itemsReversing Camera · Rear Parking Sensors
3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Audio System4 itemsSpeakers 6 speakers · Digital Radio (DAB+) · Bluetooth Audio
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Comfort & Convenience21 itemsClimate Zones 2-zone · Cup Holders (front) 2 · Cup Holders (total) 4
30 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes9 itemsWheel Size 19" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
1 further feature is not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover it. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks it.
Lighting & Visibility12 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
7 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Suspension & Steering4 itemsFront Suspension MacPherson strut · Rear Suspension Multi-link · Auto Hold
8 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Off-Road Capability1 itemGround Clearance 140mm
14 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.
Warranty & Servicing4 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 6 years / 150,000 km · Roadside Assistance 1 year · Service Interval 20,000 km / 12 months
EV Specifications6 itemsBattery Capacity 18.3 kWh · Max DC Charging 18 kW · AC Charging 6.6 kW
Price tracker
Standing price
$42,990 RRP before on-road costs
We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.
RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.
Overview
The 2026 BYD Sealion 6 Essential is a five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with front-wheel drive, priced from $42,990 RRP, which is before on-road costs. It has a claimed electric-only range of 92km from its 18.3kWh battery, and the official combined fuel figure is 1.1L/100km, though that test starts with a charged battery. Run it with a flat battery and the figure is 4.72L/100km. The boot holds 425 litres with the seats up and it can tow 1,500kg braked. DC fast charging peaks at 18kW, so it's not built for quick top-ups on the road, and it suits buyers who can plug in at home and do most of their daily driving on electric power.
Quick Insights
How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most
Economy & Emissions
Combined
1.1 L/100km
Cost per 100km
~$2.31
CO2 Emissions
24 g/km
Minimum RON
RON 95
Fuel Tank
60L
Electric Range
92 km
EV specifications
Architecture
400V
Battery (Total)
18.3 kWh
Battery Type
BYD Blade Battery
Electric Range
92 km
Max AC Charge
6.6 kW
Max DC Fast Charge
18 kW
Range in the real world
How far a tank really takes you once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figureCharging
How long it takes to charge, what it costs at home, and the battery numbers at a glanceKey EV Specs
At-a-glance battery, range and charging
18.3 kWh
92 km
169 Wh/km
8.5 s
6.6kW AC / 18kW DC
Battery and Charging
AC is home or destination charging. DC is public fast charging. Typical 10 to 80% is the useful fast-charge window. Battery preheating and a heat pump both protect fast-charging speed and range in the cold. 🏆 marks the strongest car per row.
How long to charge
18.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · car accepts 18kW · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
Same as public DC: this car caps at 18kW
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's 18kW DC maximum. No onboard charger figure is held for this car, so the AC times assume 7.4kW: an illustration, not this car's rated figure. Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Home charging cost
$6.42 /100km
Energy cost only, on indicative home tariffs (peak 38¢, off-peak 19¢, solar 6¢ per kWh). Your plan and public charging will differ. How we calculate.
DC charge curve10-100% speed by minute
Towing and load
The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to towCost to tow
The real fuel/energy cost once you hitch up. Pick a trailer and trip.
⚠ PHEV: the rated tow capacity is legal, but once the battery is depleted it tows on the petrol engine alone — expect noticeably lower speed on highway climbs and much higher fuel use (real-world tests hit ~30 L/100km near capacity on a flat battery). Keep some charge in reserve for hills.
Estimate only: consumption rises as range falls; real use varies with terrain, wind and load.
Off-Road Capability
The wedges are drawn from this vehicle’s published approach, departure and breakover angles, and the water line marks its published wading depth.
Unladen figures. Approach, departure and breakover angles and ground clearance all reduce once the vehicle is loaded with passengers, cargo or towball weight, so treat these as a best-case guide.
Manufacturer-published figures, shown as a guide. Not independently verified and may vary by variant, trim, tyre or model year. Vehicle drawings are schematic and ride-height differences are exaggerated for legibility. Confirm with the manufacturer before relying on them for off-road planning.
Child seats and anchors
5 seats
| Row | ISOFIX | Top tether |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd row | 2 | 3 |
ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.
Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.
Dimensions and capacity
Length
4,775 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2765 mm
Kerb Weight
1940 kg
GVM
2,350 kg
Boot (seats up)
425L
Front boot (frunk)
No data
Ground Clearance
140 mm
Towing (Braked)
1,500 kg
Turning Circle
11 m
AU Licence
Car licence (C class) ✓
Built for quietness
- Acoustic glass: standard
- Active noise cancellationNo data
- Plug-in hybrid
Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.
Specifications
Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Fuel Type
Petrol
Powertrain
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Auto
Drive Type
FWD
Seats
5
ANCAP Rating
5/5 (2023)
Tyre & Sidewall Comparison
BYD Sealion 6 Essential
118mm wall
235/50 R19
235mm wide · 19" rim · 718mm OD
50-profile · Balanced profile
Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.
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Factory size (this car)
235/50R19
Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.
Performance
How quick is it?
0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.
Technology & Connectivity
7 confirmed · 13 no dataConnectivity
EV Technology
Audio System
Speakers
6
Body Type
SUV
Sport Utility Vehicle with raised ride height and larger cargo area. Available in small, medium, and large sizes.
5
Seats
425L
Boot
1,500kg
Towing
Best For
- Family transport
- Cargo space
- Higher driving position
- Light off-road
Considerations
- Higher fuel consumption
- Larger parking footprint
- Higher purchase price
Fuel & Powertrain
Fuel Type
Petrol
What the car runs on
Powertrain
Plug-in Hybrid
Propulsion technology
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Plug-in Hybrid. Charges via household power point. Offers genuine electric-only range (typically 40-100km). Runs on petrol when battery depleted. Lowest running costs if charged regularly at home.
Electric-only range
92 km
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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.
Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.
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Official Data Sources:
The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.
BYD Sealion 6: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade
Every figure below is read off BYD’s Australian documents for the 3 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.
Price band of each powertrain
| Powertrain | Grades | Price band |
|---|---|---|
| Plug-in hybrid | 3 | $42,990 to $52,990RRP |
Plug-in hybrid: Essential, Dynamic Extended Range and Premium Extended Range
Fuel or energy a year, estimated
- Plug-in hybrid: about $1,490 to $1,730 a yearEstimate: 15,000 km a year, $2.10/L premium petrol, as a hybrid (battery not charged). Plugging in lowers it
Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.
Warranty and servicing
- New-car warranty
- 6yr / 150,000 km
- Service interval
- 12 months / 20,000 km
- Capped-price servicing
- No data for 3.
ANCAP, by exact grade
- 5/5 (2023)
A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.
Safety recalls on the BYD Sealion 6
None of the recall notices we have verified is matched to the grades listed here. That is a statement about our register, not a clearance: check a specific car by VIN on the government’s Product Safety Australia recalls register before you buy.
Size, capacity and weights across the grades
| Figure | Across the grades | Grades holding it |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,775 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Wheelbase | 2,765 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm | 3 of 3 |
| Kerb weight | 1,940 to 2,160 kg | 3 of 3 |
| Boot space | 425 L | 3 of 3 |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 3 of 3 |
Every BYD Sealion 6 variant in Australia, compared
6 variants of the BYD Sealion 6 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
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Every BYD Sealion 6 variant in Australia, compared
6 variants of the BYD Sealion 6 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.
Essential2026$42,990160kW / 300Nm92km WLTPFWD5
BYD Sealion 6 Essential
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 300Nm
- 0–100
- 8.5s
- Fuel use
- 1.1L/100km
- EV range
- 92km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,500kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2023)
The 2026 BYD Sealion 6 Essential is a five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with front-wheel drive, priced from $42,990 RRP, which is before on-road costs. It has a claimed electric-only range of 92km from its 18.3kWh battery, and the official combined fuel figure is 1.1L/100km, though that test starts with a charged battery. Run it with a flat battery and the figure is 4.72L/100km. The boot holds 425 litres with the seats up and it can tow 1,500kg braked. DC fast charging peaks at 18kW, so it's not built for quick top-ups on the road, and it suits buyers who can plug in at home and do most of their daily driving on electric power.
Configure the EssentialDynamic Extended Range2026$46,990160kW / 300Nm140km WLTPFWD5
BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 300Nm
- 0–100
- 8.9s
- Fuel use
- 0.8L/100km
- EV range
- 140km
- Gearbox
- Auto
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
- Towing
- 1,000kg
- ANCAP
- 5-star (2023)
The 2026 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range is a practical mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV that suits Australian families seeking low fuel consumption and EV flexibility, combining a 1.5-litre petrol engine with 160kW output and an impressive 140km electric-only range for daily commuting. Its standout strength is its fuel use, returning just 0.8L/100km combined. One consideration is the 1000kg towing capacity, which is modest compared to conventional SUVs, so it may not suit buyers planning heavy caravan or trailer work.
Configure the Dynamic Extended RangeDynamic2024160kW / 300NmNo dataFWD5
BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic
- Power
- 160kW
- Torque
- 300Nm
- 0–100
- 8.5s
- Drive
- FWD
- Seats
- 5
The MY2024 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic is the front-wheel-drive entry to BYD's mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV. A Xiaoyun 1.5-litre high-efficiency petrol engine making 72 kW works with a 145 kW / 300 Nm front motor for 160 kW and 300 Nm of system output, backed by an 18.3 kWh Blade battery. BYD publishes 92 km of electric range and a 1,092 km combined range on ADR 81/02, and - unusually for a plug-in hybrid brochure - it publishes the charge-sustaining consumption separately at 4.8 L/100km, alongside the 1.1 L/100km weighted figure. At 4,775 mm long it carries 425 to 1,440 litres of boot space, weighs 1,940 kg kerb against a 2,350 kg GVM, and comes with a 15.6-inch rotating screen, 12.3-inch cluster, 10-speaker Infinity audio, heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, V2L and a 360-degree camera.
Configure the Dynamic
