2024 BYD Sealion 6 Detailed Review - EV range test (plug in hybrid SUV) | The BEST PHEV I've driven!
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Published 2024-06-25
The BYD Sealion 6 is a plug-in hybrid SUV that can run on EV power alone for up to 92km!
Toyota might have a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 Prime model in other markets, but it seems the brand is too scared to offer it here. Big loss, I reckon, because the Outlander PHEV has done really well here, and this? This is another level of greatness, in my opinion.
It has a BYD Blade Battery system and the brand's DM-i powertrain tech, and there's a choice of a front-wheel-drive non-turbo petrol model, and a more powerful turbo-petrol model with a bit less EV range but heaps more power and torque.
With five seats, a super smart cabin with all the tech you'd ever hope for, and affordable pricing for a midsize SUV, plus heaps of standard safety technology, there's a lot to like about this family crossover.
And we haven't even gotten to the fuel use figures yet... 1.1L/100km is the number for the base model, and it should do 92km of EV range. And in. this review you'll see what I achieved in a mix of driving to see how much EV range is really possible. You might be surprised what I saw!!
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00:00 BYD Sealion 6
00:36 Is it the right price?
02:34 What are the alternatives?
04:54 Is it the right size?
07:12 Interior
15:08 Under the bonnet
16:32 Range and charging
18:03 EV range test
23:23 Efficiency
24:31 Driving impressions
28:20 Is it safe?
29:44 Ownership
30:39 Verdict
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All Comments (21)
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My husband loved this car, and after research on all brands, we put a deposit down for this. And yes, we own a Camry, but we dont stick to brands, we go with whats best for us.
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Im gonna cancel my Kia Sportage hybrid man, this car looks awesome and Im saving money too.
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At this price, unless you are a Toyota tool, it would be completely foolish to get Rav 4. The nasty plastics, 20 yo tech, the 30 yo hybrid tech, BYD is just on another 2 levels above any Toyotas.
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83km electric would probably get me to work and back home each day. So I'd never use the petrol until days where we go out and do other shit
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I know no physical buttons/dials for AC control will be mentioned in this video so I l'd like to add that Sealion 6 has the most up-to-date software installed upon vehicle pickup from dealership. It allows 3-finger gesture touch AC control on the centre screen. Regardless of what APP is on display, Google map/ DAB / Spotify/ built-in Sat Navigation etc. move your 3 fingers against the screen up and down to adjust the temperature, left and right to adjust fan speed. And you are welcome mate 😃 On a different note the pure EV range test and fuel efficiency test at battery-deficit state are brilliant! These test results are prob what potential buyers are really interested in. Big thumbs up Matt👍🏻
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Toyota will be using BYD's hybrid tech, which tells you something about how good BYD is getting.
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Getting my awd version this week , cancelled my rav 4 xse order as sea lion 6 awd had more pro's in comparison . Great review included a lot of extra info I didn't realise which is really just a bonus ...
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Great review. Re the 25% minimum you can hold the EV toggle for a few seconds which forces EV mode until battery is down to 15%. So thats another 10km of EV range if you want it.
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Best review to date for this vehicle. You're getting a lot of praise from the Sealion 6 community on this - great work!
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"... a new type of technology for BYD". Ah new to Australia yes, but they've been producing hybrid cars since 2008. They definitely know what they're doing.
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This Sealion is just an entry level of DMI in China, the next level is Tang DMI, bigger size and More Impressive to Drive AWD, saddly Australia not selling those, and Leopard 5, Yangwang U9 U8... Those models killing any of the cars in current market
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We just bought a Rav 4 hybrid which we waited 20 months for, If this was available back then, I would have considered this for sure. The Rav is great and we are not disappointed but the EV range in the BYD is compelling
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Great detailed review, Matt! Love your work. BYD really kicking goals right now. Legacy manufacturers really need to start taking notes!
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Great reviev. I’m patiently waiting for the Shark Ute myself, think that it will be the perfect all round vehicle - use it as an EV during the weekly commute, no range anxiety on weekends and even a nice power source for the campsite.
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Thanks mate! going for a test drive this weekend.
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First time i am watching your video, After a long time i am commenting on a video because you deserve it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼, such a nice video with very helpful information .. appreciate your effort 👍👍
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This has just increased my anticipation for the local Shark launch now. With the FBT excemption for leases taken in the next FY, these look VERY easy for a lot of people to get into.
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A great review. I really appreciate your honesty and insights. I like the fact that you live with these cars and call on that real life experience when commenting. The right car is the one to watch for all the characteristics I have called out. And for the record, I subscribe to dozens of these review sites and I have zip to do with this one other than my subscription. Many thanks.
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Great review. You can raise the boot floor to be inline with the back seats when they are down. 👍
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Brilliant review! Matches my own findings. And it is so unbelievably quiet. Seems to be the best SUV value offer on the market atm. Especially as it is a Plug In Hybrid .
