ev.nz summary
The short version
The Sealion 6 is BYD's mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV for New Zealand, with a 26.6kWh Blade Battery and a 1.5-litre engine. Dynamic Extended FWD is $60,990 +ORC (160kW, 140km NEDC EV range); Premium Extended AWD is $68,990 +ORC (253kW, 128km NEDC EV). DC charging is limited to 18kW.
Highlights
- Up to 140km NEDC electric range
- 5-star ANCAP (2023)
- 425–1,440L boot
- Premium AWD: 5.5s 0–100 and 1,300kg braked towing
- V2L standard
Worth knowing
- Plug-in hybrid, not a full BEV
- No WLTP electric range on the sheet
- DC charging only 18kW
- 7kW AC on-board charger
This summary is based on BYD New Zealand's October 2026 specification sheet and ANCAP data, checked on 24 October 2026. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score. Electric range is published as NEDC only — no WLTP EV figure is on the sheet.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Drive / power | EV range (NEDC) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Extended | $60,990 +ORC | FWD, 160kW | 140km | 8.9s |
| Premium Extended | $68,990 +ORC | AWD, 253kW | 128km | 5.5s |
Overview
The BYD Sealion 6 is a mid-size five-seat plug-in hybrid SUV for New Zealand, 4,775mm long. Dynamic Extended FWD is $60,990 +ORC and Premium Extended AWD is $68,990 +ORC on the October 2026 sheet.
Both use a 26.6kWh Blade Battery with BYD's DM-i plug-in hybrid system and a 1.5-litre engine. Dynamic makes 160kW system power for 140km of NEDC electric range (SOC 25–100%) and 0–100 km/h in 8.9 seconds. Premium makes 253kW for 128km NEDC EV and 5.5 seconds. No WLTP electric range is published.
Combined fuel use with SOC under 25% is 4.8 L/100km (Dynamic) and 5.5 L/100km (Premium); with SOC 25–100% it is 0.8 / 1.1 L/100km. DC charging is limited to 18kW; AC is 7kW. V2L is standard.
Boot space is 425L with the seats up and 1,440L folded. Braked towing is 750kg on Dynamic and 1,300kg on Premium.
ANCAP awarded the Sealion 6 five stars in 2023. BYD New Zealand covers it with a 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty, an 8-year / 160,000km battery warranty and eight years of roadside assistance.
Range and charging
The Sealion 6's 26.6kWh pack charges at up to 7kW AC and only 18kW DC. Combined fuel use with a depleted battery (SOC under 25%) is listed at 4.8 L/100km (Dynamic) and 5.5 L/100km (Premium); with SOC 25–100% it is 0.8 / 1.1 L/100km.
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Specifications
| Specification | Dynamic Extended | Premium Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | 1.5L Xiaoyun petrol (plug-in hybrid) | |
| Engine power | 72kW | 96kW |
| Front motor | 145kW / 300Nm | 150kW / 300Nm |
| Rear motor | — | 120kW / 250Nm |
| System power | 160kW | 253kW |
| System torque | 300Nm | 550Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9s | 5.5s |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Specification | Dynamic Extended | Premium Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 26.6kWh Blade Battery | |
| Electric range (NEDC, SOC 25–100%) | 140km | 128km |
| Electric range (WLTP) | Not published | |
| Fuel use, SOC <25% (combined) | 4.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel use, SOC 25–100% (combined) | 0.8 L/100km | 1.1 L/100km |
| Specification | Dynamic Extended | Premium Extended |
|---|---|---|
| On-board AC charger | Up to 7kW | |
| DC peak (CCS2) | 18kW | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Standard, with discharge adapter | |
| Specification | Dynamic Extended | Premium Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 4,775 / 1,890 / 1,670mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,765mm | |
| Turning radius | 5.55m | |
| Kerb weight | 1,995kg | 2,160kg |
| GVM | 2,405kg | 2,570kg |
| Boot (min / max) | 425L / 1,440L | |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 750kg / 750kg | 1,300kg / 750kg |
| Specification | Dynamic Extended | Premium Extended |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 6 years / 150,000km | |
| High-voltage battery | 8 years / 160,000km | |
| Roadside assistance | 8 years | |
Specifications from BYD New Zealand's Sealion 6 specification sheet (1 October 2026), checked 24 October 2026. Electric range is NEDC only; no WLTP EV figure is published. Fuel and EV figures are ADR 81/02 / NEDC as stated on the sheet.
Equipment
Standard on every Sealion 6
- 15.6" touchscreen with Infinity 10-speaker audio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ventilated and heated front seats
- 360° camera
- V2L with discharge adapter
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Detection and Emergency Lane Keeping Assist
- 1.5L plug-in hybrid powertrain
- 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty
- 8 years of roadside assistance
Premium Extended adds
- Dual-motor AWD: 253kW / 550Nm, 0–100 in 5.5s
- 1,300kg braked towing
- Higher-output 1.5L engine (96kW)
Safety
BYD New Zealand lists dual front, side and curtain airbags, a far-side airbag for the driver, 360° camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Warning, Door Open Warning and Traffic Sign Recognition on Sealion 6 variants covered by the ANCAP rating.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- BYD New Zealand: Sealion 6 overview
- bydnz.nz: Sealion 6 Trim pricing overview
- BYD Sealion 6 specification sheet (October 2026, PDF) Prices, hybrid system, battery, fuel, charging, dimensions
- ANCAP: BYD SEALION 6 safety rating 5 stars, 2023
- BYD New Zealand: roadside assistance
- Book a BYD test drive
Prices exclude on-road costs and can change; check with BYD New Zealand before buying. This is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV), not a battery-electric vehicle. Electric range is published as NEDC only.
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