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BYD Reintroduces Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range With 140 km EV-Only Range

Updating to a 26.6 kWh Blade battery unlocks near-full EV commuting range without sacrificing capacity for long-distance travel up to 1092 km

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Overview

  • The Sealion 6 Dynamic Extended Range goes on sale nationally from August 11 priced from $46,990 before on-road costs
  • A 26.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate Blade battery replaces the previous 18.3 kWh pack, boosting NEDC-rated electric range from 81–92 km to 140 km
  • Powertrain remains a front-wheel-drive 1.5 L petrol engine mated to a 145 kW electric motor for a combined output of 160 kW
  • Combined WLTP rating reaches 1092 km per full tank and charge, with official fuel consumption as low as 0.8 L/100 km under NEDC cycle
  • BYD Australia plans to roll out the larger Blade battery across other models to enhance daily EV usability and counter upcoming PHEV rivals