The BYD Sealion 6 has become Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV), eclipsing the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV, as part of a wide range of changes and price cuts for its 2025 model range.
The entry-level Dynamic variant of the Chinese-made mid-sized SUV is now priced from $45,990 before on-road costs, making it $1800 cheaper than the base version of the more compact Japanese-built Eclipse Cross small SUV ($47,790 plus on-road costs).
Pricing for the range-topping Sealion 6 Premium, on the other hand, remains unchanged at $52,990 before on-road costs.
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Unlike some of its other models, BYD hasn’t made changes to the Sealion 6’s standard specifications for the 2025 model year (MY25). Only the Azure Blue exterior paint colour has been axed.
CarExpert understands model year 2025 vehicles were due here in March, however industrial action at Australian ports could affect this timing.
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 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 (1101 sales) and Hyundai i30 (1066 sales).
Pricing
At under $46,000 excluding statutory costs, the entry point to the Sealion 6 is now $3000 cheaper than before.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic | $45,990 (-$3000) |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Premium | $52,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Both plug-in hybrid powertrains are unchanged for 2025.
Sealion 6 Premium shown
| Specifications | Sealion 6 Dynamic | Sealion 6 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl PHEV Single e-motor, front | 1.5L 4cyl turbo PHEV Dual e-motors: Front + rear |
| Power | 72kW + 145kW Maximum: 160kW | 96kW + 150kW + 120kW Maximum: 238kW |
| Torque | 135Nm + 300Nm Maximum: 300Nm | 220Nm + 300Nm + 250Nm Maximum: 550Nm |
| Transmission | Reduction gear, single-speed | Reduction gear, single-speed |
| Driven wheels | Front | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1940kg (kerb) | 2100kg (kerb) |
| 0-100km/h | 8.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Fuel economy (claim) | 1.1L/100km | 1.4L/100km |
| CO2 emissions | 24g/km | 32g/km |
| EV battery | 18.3kWh BYD Blade (LFP) | 18.3kWh BYD Blade (LFP) |
| EV driving range | 92km (100-25 per cent) | 81km (100-25 per cent) |
| Energy consumption (claim) | 16.9kWh/100km | 17.9kWh/100km |
| Fuel tank size | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Fuel requirement | 95 RON | 95 RON |
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 – Dynamic 2100kg – Premium |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 2350kg – Dynamic 2510kg – Premium |
Servicing and Warranty
EVDirect covers the BYD range with a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.
| Servicing and Warranty | BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic | 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
- Door Open Warning
- Front collision warning
- Front cross-traffic assist
- High beam assist
- Intelligent speed limit information, control
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keep assist
- Rear collision warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
Standard Equipment
There are still only two variants available in Australia – Dynamic and Premium.
2025 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic standard equipment highlights:
Exterior
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- 235/50 R19 Giti tyres
- Panoramic sunroof
- Matte roof rails
- One-touch tailgate
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Electrically adjustable, heated mirrors
- Auto-dimming interior mirror
- Soundproof glass – front
- Privacy glass – rear
Interior
- Synthetic leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 12.3-inch LCD digital instrument cluster
- Sunglasses holder
- Synthetic leather-wrapped seats
- 8-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
Entertainment
- 15.6-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen
- AM/FM/DAB radio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
- Bluetooth phone, audio streaming
- Music streaming apps
- Satellite navigation
- Voice assistant
- 10-speaker Infinity audio
- BYD app store
- 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A – front
- 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A – rear
- Over-the-air updates
Lighting
- LED headlights
- LED daytime running lights
- LED tail-lights
- Sequential rear indicators
- RGB dynamic ambient lighting
- incl. rhythm function
- LED front reading light
- LED rear side reading lights
Comfort and Convenience
- Keyless entry and start
- NFC card key
- 2 x wireless phone charges – 15W
- 12V accessory socket
- PM2.5 filtration system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear central air vents
- Tyre repair kit
Sealion 6 Premium adds:
Chassis
- Additional terrain modes
- Mud + Sand
- AWD
Safety and Security
- Head-up display
Colours
The Azure Blue exterior paint colour has been discontinued for 2025.
Exterior
- Harbour Grey
- Arctic White
- Delan Black
- Stone Grey
Interior
- Black + Brown
- Blue + Grey ($NCO, Premium only)
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