The Seal WORLD The range is expected to expand, with an estate version expected to hit the Australian market in the coming months – but with a big twist.
In recent days, BYD confirmed that it would be bringing this to market Seal 6 Touring in New Zealand – less than two months after submitting approval documents to the Australian government.
However, unlike the all-electric BYD Seal sedan, the Seal 6 uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain – like the popular Shark 6 ute.
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The Seal 6 is expected to be offered as both a sedan and a station wagon and combines a 1.5-liter four-cylinder non-turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor on the front axle.
While the model has yet to be confirmed for the Australian market at this stage, the UK version has two power levels: a combined power of 135kW for the Seal 6 Essential and a combined power of 156kW for the Seal 6 Premium – both with 300Nm of torque.
The Premium also has a larger 19kWh battery, providing an electric range of 105km, compared to just 55km electric range with the Essential’s 10.08kWh battery.
A third 15.9kWh battery is also available in some markets, although chances are Australian buyers will be offered a similar specification to those sold in the UK.
Specifications have yet to be confirmed for the New Zealand market, where the sedan’s launch has not yet been confirmed.
The BYD Seal 6 Touring has the potential to become a major threat to the USA Toyota Camry – Offers attractive fuel economy figures for taxi and rideshare operators, with the added benefit of extra luggage space thanks to the car body.
The Seal 6 sedan is 4840mm long, 1875mm wide and 1495mm high with a wheelbase of 2790mm, with the Seal 6 Touring being just 10mm taller.
Given BYD’s high pricing, the Seal 6 Touring – should it come to Australia – is likely to undercut the new Skoda Superb PHEV, currently the cheapest PHEV car Down Under. The large Czech station wagon costs $66,990 with auto.
As Daily Sparkz reported in October 2025, BYD is actively pursuing a podium spot in the sales charts in the foreseeable future.
“For (2026), the volume is quite variable, but I think our target would definitely be near the top three,” BYD Australia CEO Stephen Collins said.
“Beyond that, we just want to keep improving. We’re not going to stop and we just want to keep pushing forward,” Mr Collins added, acknowledging that this was a “big, big goal”.
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