Right on cue, the BYD Seal 6 EV has made its official debut in Malaysia, with BYD Sime Motors formally introducing the model earlier this morning. The Seal 6 EV – which is the brand’s seventh new model to be introduced here in two years – slots into BYD’s range here as its second sedan-based offering, sitting below the Seal (which was launched here in its updated form last month) in the local line-up.
Before we get to the details about the car, let’s get its identity out of the way. While it wears a Seal moniker and a 6 suffix, the car is not the Ocean series Seal 06, of which the EV version of the type was launched in the domestic market a few months ago, but the Dynasty series Qin L EV that was introduced in China in March, renamed to the Seal 6 EV for this market.
Its arrival here may be a surprise, but as mentioned previously, the Qin L EV has been hiding in plain sight in ASEAN since early this year. Back in March, a camouflaged prototype of the sedan was actually spotted next to an Atto 2 ahead of the SUV’s debut in the Kingdom, but no one thought much of it at that point.
Two variants of the Seal 6 are available for Malaysia, which is the first export market for the renamed Qin L EV, and they are the Dynamic and Premium. They are priced as follows:
- BYD Seal 6 Dynamic – RM100,000
- BYD Seal 6 Premium – RM115,800
This makes the Seal 6 EV significantly cheaper than the Seal, which is priced at RM171,800 for the Premium (Extended Range) and RM191,800 for the Performance (AWD).
Exterior
Size-wise, the Seal 6 – which is underpinned by the automaker’s e-platform 3.0 – measures in at 4,720 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, with a 2,820 mm-long wheelbase. In terms of dimensions, the Seal 6 is very much related to the Seal 06, with its exterior measurements mirroring the Ocean series model, with the only difference being in width, with the 06 being wider by 20 mm.
Beyond the price, comparisons to the Seal are inevitable, and from an exterior viewpoint the Seal 6 is slightly shorter and narrower, but taller than the Seal, which measures in at 4,800 mm long, 1,875 mm wide and 1,460 mm tall, with a 2,920 mm-long wheelbase.
It remains a sizeable car, one the company touts as the largest C-segment sedan offering available in this market, independent of powertrain type. This is reflected in it being longer, wider and taller than the likes of the Proton S70, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla Altis and Mazda 3.
Elsewhere, other relevant numbers are a 165 mm ground clearance and a kerb weight of 1,780 kg for the Dynamic and 1,800 kg for the Premium, the latter likely from the inclusion of a panoramic sunroof for the variant. Technical highlights mentioned at a presentation ahead of the launch includes a high torsional rigidity of 31,167 Nm for the car’s cell-to-body chassis.
Design and equipment
Styling-wise, its Dynasty series origin means styling is closer to the Atto 2 and Atto 3 rather than the Seal and Sealion 7, with both the front and rear ends pitched differently. For one, the front end’s full-width silver bar joining the slim LED headlights and bumper design give it a more traditional sedan look.
The Qin nameplate has been around since 2008, and since then has sold over 2.4 million models as of September this year, including PHEV models. As far as form to eye goes, the Seal is inherently more rakish and sporty, but the Seal 06’s suit, despite its higher bonnet line, remains sharp with a dynamic enough waistline and will appeal to shoppers looking for a stylish, if conventionally presented, sedan.
Both the Dynamic and Premium look identical at a glance, but there are exterior cues that differentiate the Premium visually. For one, the Dynamic doesn’t have the front full width LEDs of the Premium. Then, there’s the aforementioned panoramic sliding sunroof, which has a front portion that can be opened instead of the Seal’s fixed glass roof. It also has a powered sunshade, as per the updated Seal.
Also, the Premium rides on 18-inch wheels, which are wrapped with 225/50 profile Westlake rubber, while the Dynamic is shod with 17-inch alloy rollers, fitted with 225/55 series tyres. Incidentally, the Seal 6 EV comes with normal windows, not double-glazed units as per the Seal.
Three exterior colours are available for the Seal 6, these being Arctic White, Harbour Grey and Misty Blue, with the Dynamic getting the first two shades, and the Premium the full set of three.
Powertrain, performance, battery and charging
The two Seal 6 variants are rear-wheel drive, which the company says helps to provide the car with a more premium sporty driving feel. The single electric motor is an 8-in-1 unit, integrating the motor, reducer, high-voltage controller, DC-DC converter, on-board charger, electrical distribution unit, vehicle control unit and thermal management system, and can operate at up a maximum 16,000 rpm.
Motor outputs – and performance figures – are different for both variants, and they are:
- Dynamic – 129 PS (127 hp, or 95 kW) and 220 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds, 160 km/h top speed
- Premium – 218 PS (215 hp, or 160 kW) and 330 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds, 180 km/h top speed
Aside from this, the battery size is identical, with both variants for Malaysia equipped with a 56.64 kWh Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, which is the larger unit available for the car in its domestic market. In terms of operating range, it’s rather interesting, as both the Dynamic and Premium quote the same 485 km NEDC-rated range (about 410 km WLTP), despite their different outputs.
In any case, the battery can be juiced up at a maximum DC rate of 100 kW, in which it takes 23 minutes to get the unit from a 30% to 80% state-of-charge. As for Type 2 AC charging, the maximum rate is 6.67 kW, although there is vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality at up to 3.7 kW.
Mention was made of the Seal 6’s 12V starter battery being a LFP unit – at 2.2 kg, it’s lighter than a conventional sealed lead-acid battery, but the real benefit is its higher charge/discharge efficiency and, more importantly, its operational longevity, providing up to 3,000 cycles before it needs replacing.
The Seal 6 has a dual ball-joint MacPherson front and rear multi-link suspension setup, which the automakers says provides better handling and smoother, more stable cornering on top of better ride comfort. Notably, in a first for BYD in Malaysia, the dampers have been specifically tuned for local roads, aimed at offering a firmer ride and providing the car with sportier handling.
Interior and equipment
In line with its Dynasty theme, the Seal 6 features a cabin with a cleaner, less organic interior design, the dashboard being dominated by a flat, full-width gloss black panel. It also ditches the Seal 06 EV’s discrete gear selector in favour of the Atto 2’s steering column-mounted stalk. Also taken from the Atto 2 is the three-spoke steering wheel design. Only one colour scheme is available for the interior, and this is in black and grey.
Standard fit items include an 8.8-inch digital instrument display and a DiLink 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen. Unlike the domestic model (which also offers a larger 15.6-inch option), the central screen does not rotate, and as such presents everything only in landscape – or horizontal – mode. The central console has a dual space to store smartphones, with one slot having a 15 watt Qi wireless charger, which is only available on the Premium.
The infotainment system offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and there’s also a voice assistance feature, supporting commands made in English, Malay, Cantonese and Mandarin. Also provided with the car is an internet connection package, consisting of 2GB of data per month for a period of two years. Elsewhere, access to the car can be accomplished through a physical NFC key card, a digital NFC/Bluetooth key or via the BYD digital app.
The seating element was also highlighted, with mention of the high level of comfort provided by the seats, which are finished in faux eco-leather. The front units come with an increased level of lateral support, and attention has also been paid to the rear pews as well, with the 60:40 split rear seat backs having a more slanted design to improve ergonomics and comfort for occupants.
There are some differences in equipment specifications between the variants. For one, the front seats on the Dynamic are six-way power adjustable for the driver and manual for the front passenger, the Premium comes with eight-way driver and four-way passenger powered units as well as ventilation for both units.
Additionally, the audio system on the Dynamic consists of a six-speaker set-up, while the Premium ups this to eight speakers. There’s also a sunglasses holder, LED front door lights, front footwell lighting and cabin ambient lighting, which is not available for the Dynamic. As for cargo space, the Seal 6 has a 460 litre boot and a 65 litre frunk, which is deep enough to fit a cabin-sized luggage.
Safety, driving assistance equipment and warranties
The Seal 6 comes equipped with six airbags (front, front side and front/rear side curtain), front parking sensors, a 360-degree view monitor and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
As for its ADAS suite, it’s not a very big set, with available items being automatic emergency braking (AEB), stop/go adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and front collision warning, The Seal 6 is also equipped with a brake override system and intelligent high beam control.
As part of the model’s introduction, the company is offering an exclusive launch package worth RM6,288 for the first 800 customers. For those with a landed property, this consists of a free wall charger worth RM3,288 and a launch rebate of RM3,000.
Meanwhile, those residing in a high-rise property will get a Sime Platinum 4+ by Power Up 12-month doorstep charging programme package worth RM5,000. This consists of four times mobile doorstep charging/two car washes per month and two free EV rescue charging service per year, along with a launch rebate of RM1,000.
Buyers will also receive a V2L adapter and a Type 2 three-pin plug charging cable. As for warranties, the BYD Seal 6 EV comes with a six-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and an eight-year/100,000 km drive unit warranty, while the Blade battery unit is covered by an eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
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cheaper and longer range than proton emas
Looks gorgeous,
It’s wider and longer wheelbase than Proton Accordana 1845mm and 2800mm wheelbase.
This one 1875mm and 2820mm wheelbase!
look at the number of comments here. seems that this is the right EV model. size, range and price. it is going to sell well here
The jaecoo 5 ev in Thailand has more than 9000 bookings to date I wonder how they’re going to pump out so many cars but the whole of bkk is full of it now
As long our Malaysia Gomen continue to put High Import tax, Excise duty tax, SST, Road tax and Insurance….on Foreign Car Brands…..just to Protect our local brands Potong and P2, forget it
No wonder car brands like GM, Chevrolet, Jeep, Skoda, Opel, Fiat and Lancia left our Malaysia Automotive market many years ago
All because of the Gomen’s unfair high Taxes on Foreign Car Brands to protect Potong and P2
And Seeing our local car brands Potong and P2 just keep on making the SAME models for so many years WITHOUT any updates or changes is just soulless.
I honestly don’t feel optimistic for both of OUR local car brands
EVs are tax free, and road tax also free. use brain before bashing .
Despite the tax break, the floor price for imported EVs is currently RM 100k. After Jan 1, the floor price is removed, but excise duties are reinstated. So it’s still not a level playing field, unfortunately.
Byd is the best.
Pre-Registered NEW unit Mileage : 1K
NEW Car USED Car Price
What use cockblocked cannot sell New Car Below RM100K
weird…different power outputs but same range?
either they’re using the same motor but simply reduced the output for the base variant (even though it probably would’ve cost them less to just sell the same motor rather than go through an extra production step to reduce output for the base variant)
or, somebody isn’t being honest with the rated range.
neither is good for the customer.
I get what you mean. Logic dictates a heavier car with more power and bigger wheels would have worse range but that’s not the case here.
Something is fishy indeed.
The details on the motor is unclear, but I reckon both variants use identical units but with electronically controlled output. The weight difference between them are marginal.
The max power or the century sprint times have little influence on the range. It’s mostly the weight. Range tests have fixed acceleration/deceleration rates, top speed, duration at speed, and duration of all phases. Given the near identical weight the power usage profile would be about the same for both variants.
With most other EVs the more powerful variants will usually be much heavier, for one reason or another. For example, Seal Performance is 130 kg heavier than Premium. Some others use different motor units, or add motors for the more powerful variants.
wow!!!! 100k ev sedan can tapau both b and c segment ice cars here! must buy!!
Best EV car deal now in Malaysia?
Win liao lo…
Article says no lane assist, only lane departure warning? Is this correct?
There is no mention of lane assist in the specifications.
Most of the ADAS is annoying features . Owners tend to off it .
Hope this one drive as good or as close as a seal..Other than seal all byd model in malaysia drive is on the average side but comfortable.Sealion 7 is the most comfortable one..
Habis lah civic
Habis terus
Happy nampak
no BSM like Atto2? Why so stingy?
Why do they still persist without driver seat memory….that’s a dealbreaker.
Disappointing. Removed so many of the features from the domestic version, dipilot, smaller infotainment, no disus suspension option, cooler box, 50w vented charging etc etc.
what you expect for 100k ? why dont u go buy honda city RS for 100k and see whether honda gives you dipilot, smaller infotainment, no disus suspension option, cooler box, 50w vented charging etc etc..
but at least byd seal 6 have better specced
Dynamic – 129 PS (127 hp, or 95 kW) is underpowered for the car size ?
7.5s to 100km/h,
Fastest Sedan below RM 150k.
Civic die because no Bsm and rear cross traffic alert even till today while others having very advance alert plus images plus auto collisions braking for both blind spot and rear cross seriously what is Honda doing?
Worth it
This BYD Seal 6 is really inches away from BYD Seal by length and width, pretty big sedan. Overall package is good except the battery is “very small” for this size. Imagine BYD Seal is 82kw (WLTP 570km) while the Seal 6 is only 56kw (WLTP 410km). The Seal 6 should at least provide 70kw battery and WLTP about 480km. With 480km it is still safe not cannibalize the BYD Seal market share. Hope maybe in 2nd half of 2026 BYD will launch the extended range for BYD Seal 6.
@Anthony Lim, missing active safety feature would be blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist and rear traffic alert?
Sad that its missing, other model have this, why not this model