
Key Points
- The Seal 6 Sedan Essential starts from $34,990 plus on-road costs. The Seal 6 Touring Premium starts from $39,990 plus on-road costs.
- Both models use BYD DM 5.0 Super Hybrid technology. The Sedan has an estimated total range of over 1,400km. The Touring has an estimated total range of over 1,300km.
- The Seal 6 will be among the longest-range PHEVs available in Australia when it goes on sale from 9 April 2026.
BYD has announced two new plug-in hybrid models for Australia: the Seal 6 Sedan and the Seal 6 Touring. Both go on sale from 9 April 2026. They join a growing BYD lineup that now spans sedans, SUVs and utes.
Pricing
The Seal 6 Sedan Essential is priced from $34,990 plus on-road costs. The Seal 6 Touring Premium is priced from $39,990 plus on-road costs. Optional colours and features cost extra.
BYD Seal 6 Pricing (Excluding On-Road Costs)
Model | Price |
Seal 6 Sedan Essential | $34,990 |
Seal 6 Touring Premium | $39,990 |
Two Body Styles
The Seal 6 comes in two body styles. The Sedan has a traditional boot and a drag coefficient of Cd 0.255. The Touring is a wagon-style body with a powered tailgate and roof rails.
The Touring offers up to 670 litres of cargo space. With the rear seats folded, that grows to 1,535 litres. Both share a 2,790mm wheelbase, which gives good rear-seat legroom and a flat rear floor.
Powertrain and Range
Both models use BYD DM 5.0 Super Hybrid technology. This pairs a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with an electric motor and LFP Blade Battery. The petrol engine has a thermal efficiency of 46 per cent.
The Seal 6 Sedan Essential has a 10.08kWh battery and 55km of electric-only range (WLTP). Its estimated total range exceeds 1,400km on a single tank. The Seal 6 Touring Premium has a 19kWh battery and 100km of electric-only range (WLTP). Its estimated total range exceeds 1,300km.
These figures are based on WLTC testing and converted to WLTP-equivalent values. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, load and climate.
How It Compares to Other Long-Range PHEVs
The Seal 6 Sedan is expected to be one of the longest-range PHEVs available in Australia. The table below compares it to other long-range PHEVs currently on sale or announced.
Long-Range PHEVs in Australia: Comparison
Model | Price (MSRP) | Body Style | Battery (kWh) | Electric Range | Total Range | Hybrid Consumption | 0-100 km/h |
BYD Seal 6 Sedan Essential | $34,990 | Sedan | 10.08 kWh | 55 km | 1,400+ km | TBC | TBC |
BYD Seal 6 Touring Premium | $39,990 | Wagon | 19 kWh | 100 km | 1,300+ km | TBC | TBC |
Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid | $62,990 | SUV | 34 kWh | 170 km | 1,400 km | 1.4 L/100km | 5.4s |
Denza B8 | $91,000 | SUV | 37 kWh | 140 km | 1,300 km | 1.6 L/100km | 4.5s |
Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid | $39,990 | SUV | 18 kWh | 93 km | 1,200 km | 1.4 L/100km | 7.2s |
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid | $45,990 | SUV | 18 kWh | 90 km | 1,200 km | 1.3 L/100km | 6.8s |
Jaecoo J7 Super Hybrid | $47,990 | SUV | 18 kWh | 106 km | 1,200 km | 1.0 L/100km | 8.5s |
Interior and Technology
The Seal 6 cabin includes an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch central touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Both models also include wireless charging for compatible devices.

Safety
All Seal 6 variants come with seven airbags and BYD Blade Battery technology. Driver assistance features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Detection, Child Presence Detection and DiPilot Level 2 Intelligent Driving Assistance. These systems operate under specific conditions. Refer to the owner manual for details.
Key Specs
BYD Seal 6 Key Specifications
Specification | Seal 6 Sedan Essential | Seal 6 Touring Premium |
Price (excl. on-road costs) | $34,990 | $39,990 |
Powertrain | DM 5.0 Super Hybrid | DM 5.0 Super Hybrid |
Engine | 1.5L Atkinson-cycle petrol | 1.5L Atkinson-cycle petrol |
Battery Capacity | 10.08 kWh | 19 kWh |
Electric Range (WLTP) | 55 km | 100 km |
Total Range (est.) | 1,400+ km | 1,300+ km |
Wheelbase | 2,790 mm | 2,790 mm |
Cargo Space | Sedan boot | 670L / 1,535L (seats folded) |
Drag Coefficient | Cd 0.255 | N/A |
Airbags | 7 | 7 |
Touchscreen | 12.8 inch | 12.8 inch |
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless |
Availability
The BYD Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring are available to order from 9 April 2026. Contact your local BYD dealer for details on pricing and availability in your state.
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