The BYD Sealion 6 lineup has been expanded, with the mid-range Dynamic trim level returning and bringing with it a new longer-range battery.
Available from today, the Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range is priced from $46,990 before on-road costs – just $1000 more than the Dynamic Standard Range, and $2000 less than the mid-size SUV lineup started from at launch.
The new Dynamic Extended Range uses a 26.6kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) ‘Blade’ battery pack, up from the 18.3kWh version in the rest of the range.
The larger battery sees driving distance under electric power boosted from 81km to a claimed 140km on the NEDC cycle.
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That’s more than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV’s 80km range using a 20kWh battery, but still less than the GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV’s 180km claim from its 35.4kWh battery.
BYD also claims a combined driving range of 1092km on the WLTP cycle, and fuel consumption of 1.1L/100km.
“It’s pretty much double the [existing] EV driving range,” BYD Australia senior product planning manager Sajid Hasan told CarExpert.
“Having said that, the Standard Range Sealion 6 has enough range for most people … [but the Extended Range] will help unlock customers who want to utilise this vehicle for more EV [electric vehicle] driving in their daily routine.”
Mr Hasan added the larger 26.6kWh LFP battery will be rolled out elsewhere in the BYD Australia lineup.
“There’s definitely plans in the works to increase the proliferation of that battery but it’s a step-by-step approach,” he said.
The upgraded Sealion 6’s power comes from the same 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine and single electric motor combination driving the front wheels, making an identical 160kW/300Nm output as the entry-level Sealion 6 Essential.
On the outside, the only change for the Dynamic Extended Range over the previous Standard Range Dynamic sold here is the switch to 19-inch Michelin tyres instead of Giti rubber on lower-spec Sealion 6.
The interior brings black cabin trim – not available on other Sealion 6 model grades in Australia – as well as a head-up display as standard, previously only offered on the top-spec Premium.
The Sealion 6 was the best-selling plug-in hybrid in Australia in 2024, and BYD Australia expects adding a third model grade will increase sales of its Toyota RAV4-sized SUV.
The bigger battery offering is already on sale in New Zealand, with BYD Australia expecting the introduction of the Dynamic Extended Range will bring more customers to the nameplate.
“Our current product lineup is still quite small, so there’s enough volume in this segment to potentially increase sales,” Mr Hasan told CarExpert.
The Sealion 6’s reign at the top of PHEV sales will face strong competition in 2026 with the new-generation Toyota RAV4 confirmed as including a plug-in hybrid model.
The RAV4 became the best-selling SUV in Australia in 2020 – and has remained on top every year since – knocking the Mazda CX-5 from the number one position.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Essential | $42,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Standard Range | $45,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range | $46,990 |
| 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Premium Standard Range | $52,990 |