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2024 BYD Sealion 6

Used from

$48,400 excl. on-roads

8.3

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

6 years

Fuel Efficiency

1.1 - 1.4 L / 100km

About the BYD Sealion 6

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2024 BYD Sealion 6's used prices in Australia typically range from $48,400 for the Dynamic variant and topping out at $52,300 for the Premium.

There are 2 variants of the Sealion 6 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2024.

Engine options include 1.5L petrol hybrid (145kW/300Nm) and 1.5L hybrid hybrid (150kW/300Nm). All variants feature continuous variable transmission. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available.

The 2024 Sealion 6 was offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.

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BYD Sealion 6 News

Australia’s best-selling PHEVs in 2024 revealed

Jordan Mulach

Australia’s best-selling PHEVs in 2024 revealed

2024 was a record year for new vehicle sales in Australia and that included plug-in hybrids, deliveries of which doubled.

2 Months Ago

BYD rolls out $3000 range-wide discount, free home chargers

Max Davies

BYD rolls out $3000 range-wide discount, free home chargers

BYD is offering a $3000 discount on all of its passenger vehicles, as well as a complementary home charger.

3 Months Ago

Why BYD is already updating its Sealion 6 in Australia

Jack Quick

Why BYD is already updating its Sealion 6 in Australia

The BYD Sealion 6 has received a tweaked suspension tune as part of a rolling change following feedback. It's not available as a retrofit.

4 Months Ago

BYD Sealion 6: The Chinese SUV driving PHEV sales in Australia

Jordan Mulach

BYD Sealion 6: The Chinese SUV driving PHEV sales in Australia

The BYD Sealion 6 may have only been in Australian showrooms for a handful of months, but it's already making its mark in the PHEV sales race.

5 Months Ago

James Wong

Podcast: Toyota LandCruiser Prado pricing, BYD Sealion 6 driven

Welcome to the CarExpert Podcast – now in video! Sean Lander hosts the panel as we talk the latest in automotive news and reviews.

9 Months Ago

2024 BYD Sealion 6: Free home chargers for first buyers

James Wong

2024 BYD Sealion 6: Free home chargers for first buyers

The first 3000 customers to order the new BYD Sealion 6 will receive a complimentary home charger unit worth $1000.

9 Months Ago

Why BYD distributor thinks its new PHEV is better than RAV4, Outlander

James Wong

Why BYD distributor thinks its new PHEV is better than RAV4, Outlander

BYD's local distributor boldly claims the new Sealion 6 PHEV "actually outperforms" market leaders like the RAV4 Hybrid and Outlander PHEV.

9 Months Ago

BYD's Model Y rival firming for Australia

Jordan Mulach

BYD's Model Y rival firming for Australia

BYD’s Australian distributor plans to introduce a rival to Tesla’s Model Y, though mystery surrounds which electric SUV it will bring.

9 Months Ago

James Wong

2024 BYD Sealion 6 price and specs

BYD has launched its first plug-in hybrid in Australia – the Sealion 6 SUV. It's priced from $48,990 and comes with a wealth of standard kit.

9 Months Ago

2024 BYD Sealion 6: New name confirmed for Outlander PHEV rival

James Wong

2024 BYD Sealion 6: New name confirmed for Outlander PHEV rival

BYD's local distributor has confirmed the Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV will be named the Sealion 6 when it launches Down Under imminently.

10 Months Ago

2024 BYD Seal U: Plug-in hybrid Outlander rival nearing Australian launch

William Stopford

2024 BYD Seal U: Plug-in hybrid Outlander rival nearing Australian launch

BYD will soon launch its first plug-in hybrid in Australia, a mid-sized SUV to take on rivals from MG and Mitsubishi.

11 Months Ago

BYD’s new RAV4 rival detailed for Europe ahead of local launch

James Gelding

BYD’s new RAV4 rival detailed for Europe ahead of local launch

The BYD Seal U DM-i has been officially detailed for Europe ahead of an Australian launch also slated for the second quarter of 2024.

1 Year Ago

BYD more than doubling its Australian lineup in 2024

William Stopford

BYD more than doubling its Australian lineup in 2024

BYD has locked in the Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV for Australia, and it'll be followed by three additional vehicle launches by year's end.

1 Year Ago

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Reviews

James Wong

8.3

2024 BYD Sealion 6 Premium AWD review

BYD is aiming straight at the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with its new Sealion 6, and it may just have a headshot on its hands...

6 Months Ago

James Wong

2024 BYD Sealion 6 review: Quick drive

BYD is branching into the PHEV space in Australia, with the new Sealion 6 shaping as a sharply-priced rival to the Outlander PHEV.

9 Months Ago

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Price

Dynamic

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, Automatic Electric FWD 5d Suv	$48,990

Premium

Configuration	Price From*
1.5L, Automatic Electric 4x4 5d Suv	$52,990

*excl. on-roads

All BYD Sealion 6 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$48,990	$52,990
2024	$48,990	$52,990

*excl. on-roads

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Specs

See our comprehensive details for the BYD Sealion 6

Dynamic

360 view camera
- 3d Enhanced View
Air conditioning
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Airbags
- Number Of: 7
Ambient lighting
- Colour Selection
- Reactive Lighting
- Wrap Around
Anti collision system
- Activates Brake Lights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
- Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 5
- Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
- Programmable Distance
- Visual/acoustic Warning
Audio system
- Colour Screen
- Digital Radio
- Radio: Am/fm
- Touch Screen
Automatic door pull shut
- Rear Boot/hatch
Autonomous drive
- Active Lane Control
- Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Response
Blind spot monitor
- Active Without Turn Signal
- Buzzer
- Includes Collision Avoidance
- Manufacturer's Code: Blind Spot Detection
- Steering Vibration
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Type: Flexible
Charging connector
- Charging Socket Ac 1
- Charging Socket Dc 1
- Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Rear Side
- Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Rear Side
Charging information
- Amps (a): 10
- Amps (a): 16
- Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 18.00
- Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
- Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 18.00
- Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 2.20
- Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 7.00
- State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
- State Of Charge Ends At (%): 80
- State Of Charge Starts At (%): 30
- Voltage (v): 220
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Usb Connection Front
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
- Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
Display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Swivelling
- Roller Control
- Screen Size (in): 12.30
- Screen Size (in): 15.60
- Touch Screen
Distance & object sensing technology
- Millimetre-wave Sensor
Door mirrors/cameras
- Colour: Painted
- Heated
- Indicator Lights
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Driver modes
- Includes Engine Mapping
- Includes Stability Control
- Includes Traction Control
Electric Power source
- Actively Heated/cooled Battery
- Battery Amp-hour (ah): 47.7
- Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
- Battery Supplier: Byd
- Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
- Battery Voltage (v): 384.0
- Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 18.32
- Onboard Charger (kw): 7.0
- Range (km): 92.00
- Range (miles): 57.17
- Useable Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 18.30
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric motor
- Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 300
- Motor Location: Front
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 197.2
- Power Output Motor Kw: 145.0
Electrical system
- Voltage (v): 12
Embedded infotainment user interface
- Number Of Months Of Online Services: 24
Energy recuperation
- Level Selection
Entertainment display screen
- Dual View Screen
- Screen Size (in): 15.60
- Touch Screen
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
- Includes Braking
- Type: Sensor
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Heated
- Height Type: Electric
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Reach Type: Electric
- Reclining Type: Electric
- Type: Bucket
- Ventilated
Head rests
- Integrated
- Number: 3
Headlight control
- Auto Highbeam
- Dusk Sensor
- Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
- Lens Type: Complex Surface
Hybrid type
- Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
Instrument cluster
- Reconfigurable
Internal Memory /HD
- Storage Capacity (gb): 128.00
Lane departure warning
- Activates Steering
Low tyre pressure indicator
- Displays Pressure
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
- On Dash: Alloy Look
- On Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
- On Gear Selector: Crystal/glass
- On Gearknob: Crystal/glass
Mobile Integration
- Android Auto
- Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
- Android Wireless Connection
- Apple Carplay
- Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
- Apple Wireless Connection
Multi-function display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Swivelling
- Roller Control
- Screen Size (in): 12.30
- Screen Size (in): 15.60
- Touch Screen
Navigational systems
- Controls: Touch Screen
- Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 36
- Screen Size (in): 15.60
- Traffic Info
Over air updates
- Type: Ota Updates
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Parking assistance
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Camera
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 169
- Combined (wh/mile): 272
- Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 27.2
- Combined (kwh/100km): 16.9
- Combined (kwh/km): 0.5
- Combined (kwh/mile): 0.3
- Combined (km/kwh): 0.2
- Combined (miles/kwh): 0.3
Power locks
- Operation: Card Key
Power steering
- Vehicle Speed Proportional
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
- Includes Braking
- Type: Sensor
Rear door
- Type: Lifting Gate
Rear seats
- Folding: 40/60
- Reclining Type: Manual
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench
Rear view mirror/camera
- Auto-dimming
Rear view mirror
- Auto-dimming
Rear window
- Type: Fixed
- Wipers: Constant
Remote HVAC control
- Includes Cooling
- Includes Heating
- Includes Phone
- Includes Timer
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 24
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote battery management
- Includes Battery Status Checking
- Includes Charge Completion Alert
- Includes Remote Charge Activation
- Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 24
Remote services
- Beep/flash
- Find My Car
- Immobilisation
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 24
- Remote Lock/unlock
- Remote Seat Heating Control
- Theft Alert
- Vehicle Start
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Secondary engine power
- Maximum Power Hp/ps: 98
- Maximum Power Kw: 72
- Maximum Torque Nm: 122
Secondary fuel consumption
- Combined (km/l): 20.8
- Combined (l/100km): 4.8
- Combined (mpg): 49
- Combined Vehicle Range (km): 1250
- Combined Vehicle Range (miles): 777
Smart card / smart key
- Includes Keyless Entry
- Includes Keyless Start
- Includes Walk Away Locking
Speakers
- Brand Name: Infinity
- Number Of: 9
- Subwoofer
Steering wheel
- Height Adjustment
- Multi-function
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Synthetic Leather
Sunroof
- Operation: Electric
- Type: Glass
USB charging port
- Number: 2
V2L charging
- Maximum Outlet Power (kw): 3.3
- Number Of Outlets: 1
- Total Power (kw): 3.3
Vanity mirror
- Illuminated
Ventilation system
- Digital Display
- Electric Heater
- Touch Screen Controls
Voice activating system
- Includes Air Conditioning
- Includes Audio Player
- Includes Navigation System
- Includes Phone Functions
- Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Wifi network
- Connectivity Type: Embedded Sim Card
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

Premium

Adds to Dynamic:

Electric Power source
- Range (km): 81.00
- Range (miles): 50.33
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric motor
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
- Motor Location: Rear
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 163.2
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 204.0
- Power Output Motor Kw: 120.0
- Power Output Motor Kw: 150.0
Instrument cluster
- Head-up Display: Windscreen
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 179
- Combined (wh/mile): 288
- Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 28.8
- Combined (kwh/100km): 17.9
Secondary engine power
- Maximum Power Hp/ps: 131
- Maximum Power Kw: 96
- Maximum Torque Nm: 220
Secondary fuel consumption
- Combined (km/l): 17.2
- Combined (l/100km): 5.8
- Combined (mpg): 41
- Combined Vehicle Range (km): 1034
- Combined Vehicle Range (miles): 642

Removes from Dynamic:

Electric Power source
- Range (km): 92.00
- Range (miles): 57.17
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric motor
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 197.2
- Power Output Motor Kw: 145.0
Power consumption
- Combined (wh/km): 169
- Combined (wh/mile): 272
- Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 27.2
- Combined (kwh/100km): 16.9
Secondary engine power
- Maximum Power Hp/ps: 98
- Maximum Power Kw: 72
- Maximum Torque Nm: 122
Secondary fuel consumption
- Combined (km/l): 20.8
- Combined (l/100km): 4.8
- Combined (mpg): 49
- Combined Vehicle Range (km): 1250
- Combined Vehicle Range (miles): 777

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Dimensions

1670mm

1890mm

4775mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Boot Space

2024 BYD Sealion 6 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	750Kg	1300Kg
2024	750Kg	1300Kg

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Gallery

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Safety Rating

2024 BYD Sealion 6 Fuel Economy

BYD Sealion 6	Fuel Type	Combined
1.5L, Automatic Electric FWD 5d Suv	Electric	1.1 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

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How does the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 drive?

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 Colours

What colours are available for the BYD Sealion 6

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BYD Sealion 6 FAQs

The cheapest BYD Sealion 6 is the DYNAMIC that starts from $48,400.

The most expensive BYD Sealion 6 is the PREMIUM that starts from $52,300.

The best towing capacity of a BYD Sealion 6 is offered by the PREMIUM which can tow 1300 kg

The largest BYD Sealion 6 is the PREMIUM which measures 1890mm wide, 4775mm in length and sits 1670mm tall.

The most powerful BYD Sealion 6 is the PREMIUM which has 150kW of power from its 1.5L ELECTRIC & TURBO DFI engine.

The BYD Sealion 6 is built in China and shipped to Australia.

The heaviest BYD Sealion 6 is the PREMIUM which weighs 2510 kg (kerb weight).

The BYD Sealion 6 uses Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.

2024 BYD Sealion 6

About the BYD Sealion 6

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