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
2026 BYD Seal 6
Mid-size Super Hybrid sedan
On sale nowPlug-in hybrid
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.
From$34,990+ORC
Fuel use0.8 to 1.1 L/100 km
EV rangeup to 100 km
Power130 to 163 kW
Battery10.08 to 19 kWh
Warranty6 yrs / 150,000 km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Seal 6 yet. Here is how it stacks up on paper.
Who it suits
City drivers
Easy to live with and park
Small families
Practical everyday space
Efficiency, charging and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.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.
Grades and pricing
2 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| 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 |
Touring Premium (wagon)
$39,990 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.5L petrol PHEV (DM 5.0)
- Fuel use
- 0.8 L/100 km
- EV range
- 100 km WLTP EV
- Power
- 163 kW
Practicality and safety
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
FWD
Drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
The BYD Seal 6 in full
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.
From$34,990+ORC
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