BYD Seal 6 Essential (2026) price & specs
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Essential
Overview
The 2026 BYD Seal 6 Essential is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 2nd April 2026. The BYD Seal 6 is regarded as a medium Car built in China with prices starting at $34,990 before on-road costs.
This BYD Seal 6 uses a fully electric engine.
The BYD Seal 6 measures 1495mm (58.9 inches) in height, 4840mm (190.6 inches) in length, 1875mm (73.8 inches) in width with a 2790mm (109.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1650kg (3637.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Seal 6 Essential comes standard with 225/55 R17 front tyres and 225/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 72 month, 150,000 km warranty.
The 2026 BYD Seal 6 Essential has a 120mm ground clearance with a 750kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
78.79 - 90.56 kW/t
73.78 kW/t
131.24 kW/t
Boot Space
491 - 500 litres
337 litres
640 litres
Fuel Efficiency
0.8 - 1.1 L/100km
0.8 L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Price
$39,057 - $44,207
$39,057.7
$70,042.5
Warranty (Years)
6 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
150,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,085 - 2,235 kg
1,862 kg
2,440 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
750 kg
400 kg
1,600 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
120 mm
120 mm
145 mm
Battery & Charging
AC Charging (max kW)
3.3 - 6.6 kW
3.3 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
27 kW
27 kW
194 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
70 - 125 km
70 km
125 km
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Dimensions
4,840 mm
1,875 mm
inc mirror: 2,102 mm
inc mirror: 2,102 mm
1,495 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,840 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,875 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,102 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 435 mm |
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Sales Data
202652YTD Sales
BYD Seal 6 Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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Essential
1.5L, Automatic, 4-door Sedan, Electric, FWD
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driveawayCruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Linked To Mapping Corner Reaction: yes
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Over Air Updates
Type: Ota Updates
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer'S Own
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Eu6 E
Energy Recuperation
Level Selection: yes
Engine
Engine (cc): 1498
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Byd472qc
Engine (L): 1.5
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.2
Main Capacity (L): 65
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.3
Main Type: Total
Charging Connector
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Rear Side
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Amps: 10
Mode 2 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 2.30
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 2 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 2 State of Charge Starts At (%): 0
Mode 2 Voltage: 230
Mode 3 Calc Duration Max Supplied 0% To 100%: 3.36
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 3.7 kW 0% To 100%: 3.36
Mode 3 Calculated Duration 7.4 kW 0% To 100%: 3.36
Mode 3 Duration: 3.00
Mode 3 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 3.30
Mode 3 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 3.30
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 3 State of Charge Ends At (%): 100
Mode 3 State of Charge Starts At (%): 15
Mode 3 Voltage: 230
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Front
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 210
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 163.2
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 120.0
Electric Power Source
Actively Heated Cooled Battery: yes
Battery Cell Type: Prismatic
Battery Supplier: BYD
Battery Type: Lithium Iron Phosphate
Battery Voltage: 268.8
Max Wireless Charging (kW): 0.0
Number of kWh Included: 0
Number of Months Subscription Included: 0
Onboard Charger: 3.3
Range (km): 70.00
Range (miles): 43.50
Useable Battery (kWh): 10.08
Hybrid Type
Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
V2L Charging
Includes Adapter: yes
Maximum Outlet Power: 3.3
Number of Outlets: 1
Total Power: 3.3
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 12.80
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Roller Control: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 8.80
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Low Tire Pressure Indicator
Displays Pressure Reading: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 1.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 257
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 214
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (km/L): 43.5
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (L/100km): 2.3
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (miles per UK gallon): 123
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Combined (mpg): 102
WLTP HEV UF Weighted Standard: Wltp Hev Uf Weighted
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 1.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 177
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 163
Maximum Power (kW): 130
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 120
Maximum Torque (Nm): 210
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 210
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Secondary Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 95
Maximum Power (kW): 70
Maximum Torque (Nm): 120
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Manufacturer Name: DHT
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Column
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Platform Code: Dm‑I 5.0‑Platform
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: Manufacturer’S Own
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 48.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1370
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 491
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Front Track (in): 63.8
Front Track (mm): 1620
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 120
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Overall Height (in): 58.9
Overall Height (mm): 1495
Overall Length (in): 190.6
Overall Length (mm): 4840
Overall Width (in): 73.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 82.8
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2102
Overall Width (mm): 1875
Rear Track (in): 63.8
Rear Track (mm): 1620
Wheelbase (in): 109.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2790
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1653
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2085
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4597
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1650
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3638
Tare Weight (kg): 1609
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Synthetic Leather
Doors: Synthetic Leather
Instrument Panel: Synthetic Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
Highway Assist: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic Jam Assist: yes
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Includes Display: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Includes Braking: yes
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Ion Filtering: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
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