Sedan Essential
$34,990 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM 5.0)
- Fuel use
- 1.1 L/100 km
- EV range
- 55 km WLTP EV
- Power
- 130 kW

BYD
Mid-size Super Hybrid sedan
From $34,990 plus on-road costs
The Seal 6 is BYD's Super Hybrid DM-i mid-size sedan, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a front electric motor.
We haven't driven the Seal 6 yet. Here is how it stacks up on paper.
Easy to live with and park
Practical everyday space
0.8 to 1.1 L/100 km
Claimed fuel use
Combined cycle.
up to 100 km
Electric-only range
10.08 to 19 kWh
Battery
6 yrs / 150,000 km
Warranty
Battery 8 yrs / 160,000 km.
| Grade | Price from | Powertrain | Fuel use | EV range | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan Essential | $34,990 +ORC | 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM 5.0) | 1.1 L/100 km | 55 km WLTP EV | 130 kW | |
| Touring Premium (wagon) | $39,990 +ORC | 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM 5.0) | 0.8 L/100 km | 100 km WLTP EV | 163 kW |
$34,990 +ORC
$39,990 +ORC
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
Drivetrain
The Seal 6 is BYD's Super Hybrid DM-i mid-size sedan, pairing a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a front electric motor. One grade at launch, the Essential, from $34,990 plus on-road costs, making it one of the cheapest plug-in hybrid sedans in the country.