BYD Seal 6 arrives in Australia from $34,990 with 1400km hybrid range
BYD's new plug-in hybrid sedan and wagon undercut the Toyota Camry Hybrid by $5,000 and promise over 1,300km on a tank with orders opening this Thursday.
Shane Riley
Key takeaways
- BYD Seal 6 arrives in Australia from $34,990
- Plug-in hybrid system with up to 1400km combined range
- Available as both sedan and wagon body styles
- Positioned as a direct Toyota Camry Hybrid rival
BYD has confirmed the Seal 6 Sedan and Seal 6 Touring for Australia with pricing starting from $34,990 plus on-road costs. Orders open 9th April with showroom deliveries expected mid-year.
Despite sharing a name, the Seal 6 is unrelated to BYD's electric Seal sedan. It's a mid-size plug-in hybrid available in two body styles: a traditional sedan and a practical wagon.
Both run BYD's DM 5.0 Super Hybrid powertrain, which pairs a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol engine (46% thermal efficiency) with an electric motor and LFP Blade Battery. The result is a claimed total range exceeding 1000km on a single tank and charge.
BYD Seal 6 price and specs in Australia
| Specification | Seal 6 Sedan Essential | Seal 6 Touring Premium |
| Price (excl. on-roads) | $34,990 | $39,990 |
| Body | Sedan | Wagon |
| Battery | 10.08kWh | 19kWh |
| Electric motor | 120kW | 160kW |
| Combined power | 130kW | 163kW |
| EV range | 55km | 100km |
| Combined range | 1400km+ | 1300km+ |
| Wheelbase | 2790mm | 2790mm |
| Cargo space | N/A | 670L / 1535L (seats folded) |
| Drag coefficient | Cd 0.255 | N/A |
The Seal 6 Sedan undercuts the Toyota Camry Hybrid entry point ($39,990 plus on-roads) by $5,000 while also offering something the Camry can't: a plug-in powertrain with genuine electric-only driving.
The Touring wagon is positioned as Australia's most affordable station wagon slotting below the Skoda Octavia Select MHEV at $43,990 plus on-roads.
Both variants are equipped with a 12.8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster, and seven airbags. Standard safety gear includes adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-centring assist, and child presence detection. The Touring adds roof rails and a powered tailgate.
For buyers who've been waiting for a practical, affordable alternative to the Camry Hybrid, the Seal 6 just made that decision a lot harder.
FAQs
What is the BYD Seal 6 price in Australia?
From $34,990 plus on-road costs.
Is the BYD Seal 6 a hybrid or electric?
It’s a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).
What is the range of the BYD Seal 6?
Up to 1400km combined with around 80-100km electric-only range.
