2025 BYD Sealion 6 price and specs

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.

100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.

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.

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Both plug-in hybrid powertrains are unchanged for 2025.

Dimensions

The interior and exterior dimensions are unchanged for 2025.

Servicing and Warranty

EVDirect covers the BYD range with a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty.

Safety

The BYD Sealion 6 has a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted by Euro NCAP in 2023.

Standard safety features include:

• 7 airbags
• 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
• 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
• 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)

MORE: Everything BYD Sealion 6