2025 BYD Sealion 6 Price and Specs: Most Affordable Plug-In Hybrid Family SUV

BYD Sealion 6: Powertrain and Performance Breakdown (MY25 Update)

The BYD Sealion 6 MY25 is available in two variants: Essential and Premium, both featuring BYD’s DM-i plug-in hybrid system. A key highlight of this PHEV is its 18.3kWh BYD Blade Battery (LFP chemistry), which supports 6.6kW AC charging (Type 2) and 18kW DC fast charging (CCS2)—a rare feature for plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Essential (Front-Wheel Drive)

• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
• Engine: 1.5L Xiaoyun high-efficiency petrol engine
  • Maximum power: 72kW
  • Maximum torque: 122Nm
• Electric Motor: Front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor
  • Maximum power: 145kW
  • Maximum torque: 300Nm
• Combined Power Output: 160kW / 300Nm
• Electric Range (NEDC): 92km
• Combined Fuel Consumption (ADR): 1.1L/100km (SOC 25%-100%)
  • 4.8L/100km when SOC <25%
• CO₂ Emissions: 24g/km
• Acceleration (0-100km/h): 8.5 seconds

Premium (All-Wheel Drive)

• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (AWD)
• Engine: 1.5L Xiaoyun turbocharged petrol engine
  • Maximum power: 96kW
  • Maximum torque: 220Nm

For full details on BYD Sealion 6, scroll down to the price, models and features section.

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How does BYD's DM-i technology work?

The BYD Sealion 6's drivetrain is underpinned by BYD's proprietary DM-i (Dual Motor Intelligence).

The DMi-i is a variation of a PHEV technology which can operate in three power supply modes:

• Pure EV Mode - In Pure EV Mode, the wheels are 100% driven by the electric motor for an all-electric drive experience, with the engine on standby.
• HEV Series Mode - When the battery falls below a set state-of-charge, the engine acts as a generator charging the battery, the wheels are driven by the electric motor, making HEV mode the ideal companion for extending range.
• HEV Parallel Mode - The wheels are driven by both the electric motor and the engine.

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BYD Sealion 6 measures 4775mm in length, 1,890mm in width and 1,670mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,765mm.

BYD Sealion 6 is slightly larger than Toyota RAV4, and very similarly sized to Mitsubishi Outlander.

Even though this is a mid size SUV, it has a turning circle of just 11 metres which is quite good for this class of vehicle.

Boot capacity is generous at around 574 litres. There is no frunk as this is a plug-in hybrid with an internal combustion engine.

Kerb weight sits between 1,940kg with the Dynamic, and around 2,100kg for the Premium model. By comparison the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV weighs between 2,020 to 2,145kg.

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BYD Sealion 6 Essential price: $42,990 before on-road costs

The Essential loses several features compared to the outgoing Dynamic variant. It has a smaller 12.8-inch infotainment screen (instead of 15.6), a six-speaker sound system (not 10), and a six-way power driver's seat (not eight). It also lacks heated/ventilated front seats, wireless charging, a 360-degree camera, front parking sensors, acoustic glass, ambient lighting, and air purification.

But the Essential still has 19-inch wheels, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a 12.3-inch digital dash, power tailgate, LED headlights, faux leather seats, keyless entry/start, and dual-zone climate control.

Essential features:

• Battery, motor, range, acceleration and charging
  • 18.3kWh LFP Blade battery
  • 160kW/300Nm single front mounted motor
  • 92km electric driving range
  • 0 - 100 KM/H in 8.5s
  • 7kW single phase AC charging
  • 18kW DC charging (CCS)
• Exterior
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • 235/50 R19 Giti tyres
  • Ventilated front and rear disc brakes
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Matte roof rails
  • One-touch tailgate
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Electrically adjustable, heated mirrors
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • Soundproof glass – front
  • Privacy glass – rear
• Interior
  • Synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • 12.3-inch LCD digital instrument cluster
  • 12.8-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen
  • AM/FM/DAB radio
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
  • Bluetooth phone, audio streaming
  • Music streaming apps
  • Satellite navigation
  • Voice assistant
  • BYD app store
  • Over-the-air updates
  • 6-speaker sound system
  • 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A – front
  • 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A – rear
  • 12V accessory socket
  • Sunglasses holder
  • Synthetic leather-wrapped seats
  • 6-way power driver’s seat
  • 4-way power passenger seat
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Manually adjustable rear seat backrests
  • Front dual cup holders
  • Rear centre armrest incl. 2 x cup holders
  • Metal door sill protectors
  • Front sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Safety
  • 7 airbags (2 front, 2 side, 2 curtains, 1 front centre)
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • Blind-spot monitoring
  • Child Presence Detection
  • Door Open Warning
  • Front collision warning
  • Front cross-traffic assist
  • High beam assist
  • Intelligent speed limit information, control
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane keep assist
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Traffic sign recognition

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BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD price: $52,990 before on-road costs

The Premium models gains significantly more power, more torque and an all-wheel drive powertrain. There's also upgraded interior features that make this more in line with luxury offerings that are far more expensive.

Premium model adds (in addition to Dynamic):

• Battery, motor, range, acceleration and charging:
  • Additional electric motor powering rear axles
  • 238kW/550Nm (up from 160kW/300Nm)
  • 0 - 100 km/h in 5.9s (up from 8.5s)
• Chassis:
  • Additional terrain modes: Mud + Sand
• Interior:
  • Blue + Grey upholstery
  • 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • 10-speaker Infinity sound system
  • 2 x wireless phone charges – 15W
  • Auto-dimming interior mirror
  • 8-way power driver’s seat
  • Heated and ventilated front seats
  • Head-up display
  • Dynamic’ ambient lighting with rhythm function
  • PM2.5 filtration system
• Safety and convenience:
  • Heads-up display

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BYD Sealion 6 colour options:

Exterior

• Harbour Grey
• Arctic White
• Delan Black
• Stone Grey

Interior

• Black + Brown
• Blue + Grey (Premium only)

The BYD Sealion 6 is covered by a six-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty.

However, shorter specific warranties will likely apply to individual components, such as the touchscreen system, suspension, and air-conditioning filters.

Servicing every 12 months/20,000km, with a free three-month/5000km initial service also needed. Unlike the Atto 3 small SUV, a "short mileage" servicing schedule is not available for owners who drive less than the 20,000km/year requirement. This may change as more information is released.

Roadside assistance is included for 12 months only.

BYD Australia recommends servicing their electric cars can be serviced at certified service centres run by Eagers Automotive or select Mycar Tyre and Auto mechanics locations (listed here).

BYD Sealion 6 servicing costs: