PHEV
New
Medium SUV

BYD Sealion 6 Essential

Price $52,990

2025

92 KM

5

The BYD Sealion 6 Essential PHEV offers the same mid-size SUV styling and practicality as the BEV version, but with the added flexibility of a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Ideal for those wanting electric capability for short trips and petrol backup for longer journeys, it blends versatility with BYD’s distinctive design and technology.

Year

2025

0–100 km/h

8.5 s

Range

92 km

Top Speed

220 km/h

Seats

5

Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Total Power

160 kW

Body Type

Medium SUV

Safety Rating

Battery Type

Li-ion (LFP)

Battery Capacity (Gross)

18.3 kWh

Battery Capacity (Usable)

13.7 kWh

AC Charging

11 kW

Vehicle to Load

Yes

V2L (Exterior)

Type 2 (adaptor)

V2L (Interior)

1 x NZ Socket

Length

4,775 mm

Width

1,890 mm

Height

1,670 mm

Ground Clearance

200 mm

Kerb Weight

1,940 kg

Boot Space (Seats Up)

425 L

Boot Space (Seats Down)

1440 L

Towing Capacity (Braked)

750 kg

Towing Capacity (Unbraked)

750 kg

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