Selected Seal 6, Seal 6 Touring, Sealion 5/6/7/8 and Shark 6 variants.
Order by 21 Dec; delivery by 31 Dec. Excludes fleet, demos and stacked promotions.
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BYD SEALION 5
MEDIUM SUV
WATT MATTERS?
The Sealion 5 brings BYD's plug-in hybrid formula to another aggressively priced family SUV. It aims squarely at buyers who want electric commuting without committing to a battery-only car.
THE BASICS
Essential and Premium versions use different battery capacities and claim 71km and 100km electric range respectively under NEDC. Both are front-wheel drive and available in Australia.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $33,990 RRP · SEALION 5 Essential · Australian manufacturer configurator base price. Excludes on-road costs, optional paint and accessories; offers are separate.
- Battery
- 12.9 kWh BYD Blade Battery; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified
- Claimed range
- 71 km NEDC electric range
- Charging
- 3.3 kW AC; no DC charging. V2L supported.
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Power
- 156 kW combined; claimed 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km.
- Boot space
- 463 L rear cargo with rear seats upright; manufacturer capacity, measurement method not specified.
- Comfort
- Synthetic leather seats; manual front-seat adjustment.
- Technology
- 10.1-inch touchscreen; rear-view camera.
Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-17..
Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | SEALION 5 Essential | SEALION 5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $33,990 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer configurator base price. Excludes on-road costs, optional paint and accessories; offers are separate. | From $37,990 RRP before on-road costsAustralian manufacturer configurator base price. Excludes on-road costs, optional paint and accessories; offers are separate. |
| Battery | 12.9 kWh BYD Blade Battery; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified | 18.3 kWh BYD Blade Battery; manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified |
| Claimed range | 71 km NEDC electric range | 100 km NEDC electric range |
| Power | 156 kW combined; claimed 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds | 156 kW combined; claimed 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds |
| Charging | 3.3 kW AC; no DC charging. V2L supported. | 3.3 kW AC; no DC charging. V2L supported. |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Warranty | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km. | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km. Battery: 8 years / 160,000 km. |
| Boot space | 463 L rear cargo with rear seats upright; manufacturer capacity, measurement method not specified. | 463 L rear cargo with rear seats upright; manufacturer capacity, measurement method not specified. |
| Comfort | Synthetic leather seats; manual front-seat adjustment. | Heated and ventilated front seats; panoramic sunroof; power tailgate. |
| Technology | 10.1-inch touchscreen; rear-view camera. | 12.8-inch touchscreen; 360-degree camera; front parking sensors. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
The value argument is obvious, but the test cycle matters. A 100km NEDC claim should not be read as a guaranteed 100km of everyday electric driving.
CURRENT OFFERS
Eligible Seal 6/Touring, Sealion 5/6/8 and Shark 6 variants.
36 months; no minimum deposit or balloon. Approve by 21 Dec; settle/deliver by 31 Dec. $30,000/five-year comparison example; fees and credit approval apply. Dealer origination fee can be $1,495.
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