BYD Seal 6 price and spec revealed: Sharply priced plug-in hybrid sedan and wagon set to challenge Toyota Camry
BYD has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for its new Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring plug-in hybrid range, with the pair positioned as an alternative to the Toyota Camry Hybrid as well as SUVs.
The Seal 6 – which is now on sale ahead of first deliveries around June – delivers a long driving range at an affordable price point.
Pricing for the Seal 6 Sedan Essential will start from $34,990 plus on-road costs, while the Seal 6 Touring Premium wagon is priced from $39,990 plus on-roads, making it the cheapest wagon on-sale in Australia today.
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The key competitor is the Toyota Camry sedan, which has long been a ride-sharing and taxi favourite and is priced from $39,990 plus on-road costs.
The launch is significant in the context of BYD’s broader expansion in Australia including its increased focus on gaining fleet sales.
Both Seal 6 variants use BYD’s latest DM 5.0 plug-in hybrid system, pairing a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with an electric motor and the company’s Blade battery technology.
BYD claims a combined driving range of more than 1000km under test conditions, with WLTP-equivalent estimates suggesting up to 1400km for the Sedan Essential and around 1300km for the Touring Premium.
Electric-only driving capability differs between the two models, with the Sedan Essential’s 10.08kWh battery delivering a claimed 55km of WLTP electric range, while the Touring Premium’s larger 19kWh battery increases that figure to around 100km.
The Touring variant is expected to play a key role in broadening the Seal 6’s appeal, offering up to 670 litres of cargo capacity, expanding to 1535 litres with the rear seats folded, along with features such as roof rails and a powered tailgate to improve practicality.
Both body styles share a 2790mm wheelbase and are equipped with a suite of interior technology, including a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Safety features include seven airbags and a range of driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and blind spot detection.
BYD Australia said the Seal 6 range is intended to expand local choice in electrified vehicles, particularly for buyers seeking a lower-cost alternative to SUVs without sacrificing space or efficiency.
