BYD Australia has announced local pricing for its new Seal 6, which is a plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan and wagon. Priced from $34,990 plus on-road costs for the Essential sedan, the Seal 6 is reportedly capable of travelling over 1400km on a full charge and tank of fuel (on the WLTP cycle). The Seal 6 arrives at a great time considering Australia’s record fuel prices and resulting surge in plug-in hybrid vehicle sales. 

Using a 1.5-litre Atkinson Cycle petrol engine and BYD’s ‘DM 5.0 Super Hybrid’ technology, the Seal 6 Essential sedan is capable of a 55km all-electric range from its 10.08kWh battery, with the upper-spec Premium wagon using a larger 19kWh battery for a claimed 100km electric range. 

In the UK, the Seal 6 with the smaller battery is rated at 135kW for total output, and 156kW for the larger unit – Australian-spec technical data is yet to be revealed.

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Two bodystyles will be offered in the local Seal 6 range: the sedan, which sports an impressive drag coefficiency of Cd 0.255 and a 491-litre boot, and the more practical wagon that offers 670 litres of boot space with the rear seats up and 1535 litres with them folded. The Seal 6 sedan is only offered in entry-level Essential trim, with the wagon only offered in upper-spec Premium trim. 

BYD Australia is yet to announce full specifications for the Seal 6, but standard equipment highlights across the range will include an 8.8-inch digital driver’s display, a 12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, child presence detection and level two autonomous driving assistance. 

BYD Australia Chief Operating Officer Stephen Collins said the Seal 6 expands the choice of new energy vehicles for Australian buyers. “The Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring continues the BYD commitment to offer Australians a range of advanced electric and intelligent plug-in vehicles that suits their needs and lifestyles.”

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BYD Seal 6 pricing (excluding on-road costs): 

Essential sedan$34,990
Premium wagon$39,990

The BYD Seal 6 will be available to order from April 9, with local deliveries to commence soon afterwards.