BYD SEALION 6 Essential

$42,990

Model Range

$4,000 - $57,250

Based on the range of Byd Sealion 6 listings currently visible on DriveMarket.

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Body type Suv

Fuel Phev

Estimated range Maximum combined range - 1,092km

Vehicle Overview

The BYD SEALION 6 Essential is a new plug-in hybrid SUV that combines a petrol engine with BYD's Blade Battery technology. Its plug-in hybrid layout is designed to provide flexibility for everyday driving while retaining the convenience of a conventional fuel tank for longer journeys.

At the heart of this specification is a high-efficiency 1.5L Xiaoyun engine paired with a maximum combined range of 1,092km. That combination gives the SEALION 6 a broad operating envelope, allowing the vehicle to be used for routine travel and extended trips without relying solely on charging infrastructure. The Essential grade also includes 7kW AC charging and CCS 2 DC charging capability.

Front-wheel drive is used for a familiar and efficient road-going configuration, while the listed maximum outputs of 160kW and 300Nm provide useful performance for general urban and highway driving. The Essential is quoted at 8.5 seconds for the 0-100km/h sprint, placing the emphasis on responsive everyday progress rather than outright performance.

This configured vehicle is finished in Arctic White with a Black + Brown interior. Standard 19-inch alloy wheels give the exterior a purposeful stance without changing the practical SUV character. Inside, the two-tone cabin treatment adds visual contrast while keeping the presentation distinct from the all-black interior available on other grades.

New Generation BYD Blade Battery
1.5L Xiaoyun engine
Plug-in hybrid powertrain
Maximum combined range of 1,092km
Maximum power of 160kW
Maximum torque of 300Nm
7kW AC charging
CCS 2 DC charging
Front-wheel drive
19-inch alloy wheels
Arctic White exterior
Black + Brown interior

With its SUV body style, flexible plug-in hybrid powertrain and generous stated combined range, the SEALION 6 Essential is configured as a practical entry point into the SEALION 6 range. Its equipment and specification focus on usable electrified motoring, straightforward charging compatibility and the additional flexibility of petrol-powered touring.

Other highlights include Powertrain: PHEV.