The BYD Sealion 6 lineup has been expanded, with the mid-range Dynamic trim stage returning and bringing with it a brand new longer-range battery.
Out there from as we speak, the Sealion 6 Dynamic Prolonged Vary is priced from $46,990 earlier than on-road prices – simply $1000 greater than the Dynamic Normal Vary, and $2000 lower than the mid-size SUV lineup began from at launch.
The brand new Dynamic Prolonged Vary makes use of a 26.6kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) ‘Blade’ battery pack, up from the 18.3kWh model in the remainder of the vary.
The bigger battery sees driving distance beneath electrical energy boosted from 81km to a claimed 140km on the NEDC cycle.
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That’s greater than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 80km vary utilizing a 20kWh battery, however nonetheless lower than the GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV’s 180km declare from its 35.4kWh battery.
BYD additionally claims a mixed driving vary of 1092km on the WLTP cycle, and gasoline consumption of 1.1L/100km.
“It’s just about double the [existing] EV driving vary,” BYD Australia senior product planning supervisor Sajid Hasan advised CarExpert.
“Having mentioned that, the Normal Vary Sealion 6 has sufficient vary for most individuals … [but the Extended Range] will assist unlock prospects who wish to utilise this automobile for extra EV [electric vehicle] driving of their day by day routine.”
Mr Hasan added the bigger 26.6kWh LFP battery shall be rolled out elsewhere within the BYD Australia lineup.
“There’s undoubtedly plans within the works to extend the proliferation of that battery nevertheless it’s a step-by-step strategy,” he mentioned.
The upgraded Sealion 6’s energy comes from the identical 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and single electrical motor mixture driving the entrance wheels, making an similar 160kW/300Nm output because the entry-level Sealion 6 Important.
On the surface, the one change for the Dynamic Prolonged Vary over the earlier Normal Vary Dynamic bought right here is the swap to 19-inch Michelin tyres as an alternative of Giti rubber on lower-spec Sealion 6.
The inside brings black cabin trim – not obtainable on different Sealion 6 mannequin grades in Australia – in addition to a head-up show as commonplace, beforehand solely provided on the top-spec Premium.
The Sealion 6 was the best-selling plug-in hybrid in Australia in 2024, and BYD Australia expects including a 3rd mannequin grade will enhance gross sales of its Toyota RAV4-sized SUV.
The larger battery providing is already on sale in New Zealand, with BYD Australia anticipating the introduction of the Dynamic Prolonged Vary will deliver extra prospects to the nameplate.
“Our present product lineup continues to be fairly small, so there’s sufficient quantity on this phase to probably enhance gross sales,” Mr Hasan advised CarExpert.
The Sealion 6’s reign on the high of PHEV gross sales will face robust competitors in 2026 with the new-generation Toyota RAV4 confirmed as together with a plug-in hybrid mannequin.
The RAV4 grew to become the best-selling SUV in Australia in 2020 – and has remained on high yearly since – knocking the Mazda CX-5 from the primary place.
Pricing
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Important | $42,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Normal Vary | $45,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Prolonged Vary | $46,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Premium Normal Vary | $52,990 |
