BYD Seal 6 Premium Review: An Extraordinary Ordinary EV

Joshua Chin February 14, 2026

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The BYD Seal 6 is really just a very good everyday electric car, and that might be the highest compliment of all to give it.

Here is the full list of actual criticisms this writer could muster with the BYD Seal 6:

No blind-spot assist
Its front seats are a bit overstuffed, and the seating position is slightly too high for this vertically endowed writer

Other than that, it’s actually a fantastic car.

Now admittedly here, greatness was not exactly initially expected from what is – let’s all admit it – the poorer relation of the actual Seal nameplate. Given also its rather small price tag (starting from just RM 100,000) for a car of this size, the “big car, tiny price” perception usually doesn’t translate into a genuinely good deal.

But… credit where credit is due, the BYD Seal 6 actually bucks that trend, because it is, quite simply, a rather good car. And in fact, it is perhaps good enough to make a case as one of the best cars available for its price point.

One of the most praise-worthy aspects of the Seal 6 is its ride and handling balance. When BYD claimed the car was tuned specifically for Malaysian roads, they weren’t just ticking a marketing box. This all-electric sedan is genuinely one of the best-riding Chinese cars currently on sale here, and by a noticeable margin to boot.

Much like its namesake animal, the Seal 6 does a remarkably good job of floating – over broken tarmac and undulating surfaces in this case. This Chinese sedan deals with potholes and expansion joints better than most modern Mercedes-Benzes, and it is not a stretch to say that rough roads simply don’t bother the BYD at all.

Even better, this comfort does not come at the expense of composure when the road gets twisty. Body roll is present, but more than manageable for when one decides to chuck it into a corner with a bit of enthusiasm. Its steering meanwhile (in Sport mode at least) is also decently weighted, and offers respectable feedback by EV standards.

It is nevertheless worth noting that while BYD has been going all out in touting the Seal 6’s rear-wheel drive layout, most normal drivers going about their daily routines will never really feel the difference. And despite the instant shove of electric torque, the electronic nannies are firmly in place to ensure that any slidey shenanigans are swiftly shut down before they even begin.

What most drivers will notice and appreciate however when it comes to being behind the wheel of the Seal 6 is the sense of serenity it provides. Wind and road noise are well suppressed, adding to the premium ambience its supple ride already creates. In fact, it gets to the point where one barely notice floating into triple-digit speeds on the speedometer.

And in continuing with how nice the Seal 6 is to be in, the cabin is genuinely pleasant to spend time in. Materials feel more than adequate for the price, everything is solidly put together, and there is a reassuring sense of quality throughout.

As with most Chinese cars as well, equipment levels in the Seal 6 are expectedly generous. The Premium spec comes with a panoramic glass roof, dual electrically adjustable front seats complete with ventilation, and a surprisingly decent seven-speaker audio system that does the job just fine for daily use.

Granted, its twin screens are not the largest we’ve seen around, and the central display does without the rotating gimmick seen in higher-end BYDs. That said, they are still more than big enough already, and more importantly too, the infotainment system is intuitive, responsive, and refreshingly easy to live with.

There are plenty of small but thoughtful touches built in to the UI as well. The lack of physical climate controls on the central stack is partially offset by the ability to adjust temperature and fan speed via the tactile right scroll wheel on the steering wheel. The driver’s display also clearly shows wiper settings when adjusting the stalk, and the surround-view cameras remain usable even at highway speeds – something not all rivals manage.

Finally, just to touch on the (literal) elephant in the room: the Seal 6’s size is one of its standout features. It comfortably accommodates a family of four, with plenty of space in the trunk (and frunk!) for luggage, groceries, or whatever else daily life throws your way.

So to sum it all up, the BYD Seal 6 ticks all the right boxes as a car:

Inoffensive to look at
Plenty of space, for both people and things
Loads of kit that, importantly, isn’t frustrating to use
Comfortable to ride and genuinely decent to drive

Sure, the Seal 6 won’t set anyone’s heart alight, but it is not trying to. Instead, it works extremely well as a tool – a car that does everything competently, quietly, and without fuss. And best of all, at its current asking price, the value proposition is very nearly unbeatable.

In fact, it was only right at the end of this review that it dawned on this writer that the Seal 6 could very easily be described as a Toyota Corolla, but electric. And really, there is perhaps no higher praise than that.