UPDATED 23/08/2025 08:00am:We’ve updated this article to include the new Dynamic Extended Range announced this month.
The lineup of the BYD Sealion 6, Australia’s best-selling plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV, has continued to evolve during 2025.
After slashing the price of the base Dynamic variant in January by $3000 to $45,990 before on-road costs, making it $1800 cheaper than the most affordable version of the smaller Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, BYD introduced a new Essential version.
Subsequently, BYD announced in August the new Dynamic Extended Range grade, which features a larger battery than the rest of the lineup for more range.
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The range-topping Sealion 6 Premium is unchanged, including its price tag: $52,990 before on-road costs.
Although the BYD Sealion 6 only went on sale in Australia in mid-2024, it became Australia’s top-selling PHEV last year. A total of 6198 examples were delivered, narrowly outselling the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (6126 sales).
The Sealion 6 also cracked the top 20 best-selling vehicles list for the first time in December 2024. A total of 1122 examples were delivered in the month, placing it 18th overall – ahead of established models like the Mazda BT-50 ute (1101 sales) and Hyundai i30 (1066 sales) small car.
Since it launched here in 2024, competition in the mid-size PHEV SUV segment has only become more fierce. The BYD not only has to contend with the stalwart Outlander PHEV, but also new Chinese entrants such as the Super Hybrid versions of the Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 plus the GWM Haval H6 PHEV.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Essential | $42,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range | $46,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Premium | $52,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Sealion 6 Essential | Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range | Sealion 6 Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl PHEV Single e-motor, front |
1.5L 4cyl PHEV Single e-motor, front |
1.5L 4cyl turbo PHEV Dual e-motors: Front + rear |
| Power | 72kW + 145kW Maximum: 160kW |
72kW + 145kW Maximum: 160kW |
96kW + 150kW + 120kW Maximum: 238kW |
| Torque | 135Nm + 300Nm Maximum: 300Nm |
135Nm + 300Nm Maximum: 300Nm |
220Nm + 300Nm + 250Nm Maximum: 550Nm |
| Transmission | Reduction gear, single-speed | Reduction gear, single-speed | Reduction gear, single-speed |
| Driven wheels | Front | Front | All-wheel drive |
| 0-100km/h | 8.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claim) | 1.1L/100km | 0.8L/100km | 1.4L/100km |
| CO2 emissions | 24g/km | 17g/km | 32g/km |
| Battery capacity | 18.3kWh | 26.6kWh | 18.3kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate | Lithium iron phosphate | Lithium iron phosphate |
| EV driving range (NEDC) | 92km (100-25 per cent) | 140km (100-25 per cent) | 81km (100-25 per cent) |
| Energy consumption (claim) | 16.9kWh/100km | TBA | 17.9kWh/100km |
| Fuel tank size | 60 litres | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Fuel requirement | 95 octane premium unleaded | 95 octane premium unleaded | 95 octane premium unleaded |
Dimensions
The interior and exterior dimensions are unchanged for 2025.
| Dimension | BYD Sealion 6 |
|---|---|
| Length | 4775mm |
| Width | 1890mm |
| Height | 1670mm |
| Wheel track | 1630mm front 1630mm rear |
| Wheelbase | 2765mm |
| Boot capacity | 425L (min) – 1440L (max) |
| Kerb weight | 1940kg – Essential 1995kg – Dynamic Extended Range 2100kg – Premium |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 2350kg – Essential 2405kg – Dynamic Extended Range 2510kg – Premium |
Servicing and Warranty
The Sealion 6 range is backed by a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.
| Servicing and Warranty | BYD Sealion 6 Essential | BYD Sealion 6 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 6 years, 150,000km 8 years, 160,000km (HV battery) |
6 years, 150,000km 8 years, 160,000km (HV battery) |
| Roadside assistance | 1 year (then service-activated) | 1 year (then service-activated) |
| Service intervals | 12 months, 20,000km | 12 months, 20,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 11 years | 11 years |
| Total capped-price service cost | $4549 | $4669 |
Safety
The BYD Sealion 6 has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2023.
| Category | BYD Sealion 6 |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 86 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 83 per cent |
| Safety assist | 75 per cent |
Standard safety features include:
- 7 airbags
- Dual front
- Dual side
- Dual curtain
- Front-centre
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Child Presence Detection
- Front cross-traffic assist
- Intelligent speed limit information, control
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Traffic sign recognition
The Dynamic Extended Range and Premium also feature a surround-view camera and front parking sensors.
Standard Equipment
The Sealion 6 Essential comes standard with the following equipment:
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability
- Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow drive modes
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 235/50 R19 Giti tyres
- Tyre repair kit
- Panoramic sunroof
- Matte roof rails
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- Keyless entry and start
- NFC card key
- Privacy glass – rear
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- Automatic high-beam
- LED tail-lights
- Sequential rear indicators
- Synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 12.3-inch 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, ventilated front seats
- Manually adjustable rear seat backrests
- Front dual cup holders
- Rear centre armrest incl. 2 x cupholders
- Metal door sill protectors
- Front sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- LED front reading light
- LED rear side reading lights
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear central air vents
The Dynamic Extended Range adds:
- One-touch power tailgate
- Head-up display
- 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen
- 10-speaker Infinity sound system
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 2 x wireless phone chargers – 15W
- ‘Dynamic’ ambient lighting with rhythm function
- PM2.5 filtration system
The Premium adds:
- Additional terrain modes
- Mud + Sand
- All-wheel drive
Colours
The Azure Blue exterior paint colour was discontinued for 2025.
Arctic White paint is standard, with all other finishes costing an extra $900.
Exterior
- Harbour Grey
- Arctic White
- Delan Black
- Stone Grey
A black and brown interior is standard on the Essential and Premium, with a blue and grey interior a no-cost option on the Premium.
The mid-spec Dynamic Extended Range is offered exclusively with a black interior.
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