The BYD Seal 6 currently could be yours from a rather attractive starting price of just RM 100,000.
As is to already be expected from the pace at which BYD operates, the Chinese automaker has wasted no time in getting its Seal 6 into the hands of eager Malaysians. Such is as not even a week has passed since its local debut, yet over 100 units of this all-electric sedan have already been delivered to their new owners.
Now without wanting to burst BYD’s hype bubble here, it is worth noting that these Seal 6s were likely already sitting in port during last week’s launch. Still though, it is a clear testament to both the model’s popularity, and the automaker’s extensive local dealer network, that so many cars have reached owners in such a short span of time.
And speaking of its local network, BYD is looking to expand its footprint even further, from 37 outlets currently to 50 by 2026. The Chinese automaker aims to further strengthen nationwide access to sales, service, and charging infrastructure, underscoring its long-term commitment to driving EV adoption in Malaysia.
As for a deeper dive into the Seal 6, two variants of this all-electric sedan are currently available for Malaysia:
- Seal 6 Dynamic – RM 100,000
- Seal 6 Premium – RM 115,800
In terms of dimensions, the Seal 6 measures 4,720 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, with a 2,820 mm wheelbase. This makes it one of the largest C-segment sedans on sale locally, out-sizing rivals such as the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis and Mazda3.
Power with the Seal 6 comes from a single rear-mounted motor, which BYD says delivers a sportier drive feel. The Dynamic variant produces 129 PS and 220 Nm, allowing for a 0–100 km/h time of 10.9 seconds and a 160 km/h top speed. The Premium bumps this up to 218 PS and 330 Nm, dropping the century sprint to 7.5 seconds with a higher 180 km/h top speed.
Both versions are powered by the same 56.64 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. And interestingly, despite the power difference between the two, both variants somehow carry the same quoted range of 485 km on the NEDC cycle (410 km WLTP).
Charging is supported at up to 100 kW DC fast charging, where a 30–80% top-up takes around 23 minutes. On AC meanwhile, the maximum rate is 6.6 kW. The Seal 6 also offers vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality at up to 3.7 kW.
In terms of exterior aesthetics, the Seal 6 follows a more conventional sedan style than the sleeker Seal sibling. The Premium variant is distinguished by 18-inch alloy wheels (over the 17-inch set on the Dynamic), a full-width LED front light bar and a panoramic sliding sunroof.
Moving along inside, the Seal 6 comes with a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen (fixed rather than rotating) and an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported, along with voice assistance in English, Malay, Cantonese and Mandarin.
The Dynamic variant gets a six-way powered driver’s seat and manual passenger adjustment, while the Premium adds eight-way driver and four-way passenger powered seats with ventilation. The Dynamic is equipped with a six-speaker audio system, while the Premium upgrades to eight speakers. The higher-end trim further gains extras like a sunglasses holder, ambient lighting, footwell illumination and LED door lights.
Three exterior colours are available with the Seal 6: Arctic White, Harbour Grey and Misty Blue. The Dynamic is limited to the first two, while the Premium offers all three. The cabin meanwhile is available only in a black and grey scheme.
As part of its launch extravaganza, BYD is offering an exclusive launch package worth RM 6,288 for the first 800 customers of this Seal 6. Landed property owners will receive a free wall charger valued at RM 3,288 along with a RM 3,000 rebate. High-rise residents instead get a Sime Platinum 4+ by Power Up 12-month doorstep charging programme worth RM 5,000, which includes four mobile charging sessions and two car washes per month, plus two complimentary EV rescue charging services per year, alongside a RM 1,000 rebate. Buyers will also receive a V2L adapter and a Type 2 three-pin plug charging cable.
