Premium RWD
$52,990 +ORC
- Battery
- 82.56 kWh
- Range
- 570 km WLTP
- Power
- 230 kW
- DC charge
- 150 kW
Range king. 570 km WLTP, the longest in the segment under $60,000.
BYD
2026 BYD Seal
Mid-size electric sedan
On sale nowBattery electric
From $52,990 plus on-road costs
The Seal is BYD's most credible Tesla Model 3 rival yet.
From$52,990+ORC
Range (WLTP)570 km
Power230 to 390 kW
Battery82.56 kWh
DC charge150 kW
Boot400 L
Warranty6 yrs / 150,000 km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Seal yet. On paper, premium is the value sweet spot for range. Dynamic is for badge buyers, Performance is for the AWD pace.
Why consider it
- Premium RWD claims 570 km WLTP, the longest in the segment under $60,000 drive-away, and the Performance AWD undercuts Model 3 Performance on price while matching the 0 to 100.
What to know
- 150 kW DC peak is competitive but not class-leading against 800V architectures, and software polish still trails Tesla.
Who it suits
Tesla Model 3 cross-shoppers chasing the longest WLTP range under $60,000 (Premium) or a 3.8-second AWD performance sedan under $70,000 (Performance).
EV first-timers
570 km WLTP, charge at home
Keen drivers
230 to 390 kW on tap
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.570 km
WLTP range
Real-world range will vary with speed, weather and load.
150 kW
DC fast charging
8 yrs / 160,000 km
Battery warranty
Vehicle warranty 6 yrs / 150,000 km.
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Battery | Range | Power | DC charge | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium RWD | $52,990 +ORC | 82.56 kWh | 570 km WLTP | 230 kW | 150 kW | Range king. 570 km WLTP, the longest in the segment under $60,000. |
| Performance AWD | $61,990 +ORC | 390 kW | 150 kW | 3.8-second 0 to 100 km/h, undercuts the Tesla Model 3 Performance on price. |
Performance AWD
$61,990 +ORC
- Power
- 390 kW
- DC charge
- 150 kW
3.8-second 0 to 100 km/h, undercuts the Tesla Model 3 Performance on price.
Practicality and safety
5 seats
Seating
400 L
Boot space. plus 53 L frunk
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2023
RWD or AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you want 800V DC charging (Ioniq 6), the deepest software polish (Tesla), or proven Australian resale data.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the BYD Seal in Australia?
Pricing opens at $52,990 plus on-roads for the Premium RWD and tops out at $61,990 plus on-roads for the Performance AWD, across 2 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is the range of the BYD Seal?
460 km WLTP on the Dynamic, 570 km WLTP on the Premium (longest in the segment under $60,000), and 460 km WLTP for the Performance AWD.
How fast is the BYD Seal Performance?
3.8 seconds 0 to 100 km/h with 390 kW of total system output from the dual-motor AWD.
What is the BYD Seal warranty?
6 years or 150,000 km on the vehicle plus 8 years on the Blade LFP battery.
The BYD Seal in full
The Seal is BYD's most credible Tesla Model 3 rival yet. Three variants on the same 82.5 kWh LFP Blade battery, with the Premium RWD chasing range and the Performance AWD chasing pace.
From$52,990+ORC
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