BYD Seal 6 EV Premium 2025 Review | It Might Be A Bargain At RM115,800

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The BYD Seal 6 Premium is a rear-wheel-drive electric sedan built on BYD’s advanced e-Platform 3.0. It’s designed to offer a balance of performance, comfort, and affordability, making it a compelling choice for EV buyers in Malaysia. It comes equipped with a 56.64 kWh Blade battery using LFP chemistry, paired with a 160 kW motor that delivers 215 horsepower and 330 Nm of torque. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 7.5 seconds. The WLTP-rated range is approximately 412 km. For charging, the Seal 6 Premium supports 7 kW AC charging and up to 100 kW DC fast charging, allowing a 30–80% top-up in just 23 minutes. Boot space is rated at 460 liters with a 65 liter frunk, and the car’s dimensions are 4720 mm in length, 1860 mm in width, and 1495 mm in height, with a generous 2820 mm wheelbase. Safety-wise, the Seal 6 Premium includes 6 airbags and a few ADAS features. Premium-exclusive features include ventilated front seats, an 8-speaker audio system, a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade, and power-adjustable front seats. Buyers also get access to Sime Darby’s Platinum 4+ doorstep DC charging service. The GAC AION ES is another electric sedan in Malaysia’s growing EV segment, albeit lesser known even though it's been in Malaysia since December 2024. The AION ES comes with a slightly smaller 55.2 kWh battery but offers a longer WLTP range of 442 km. However, its DC charging speed is capped at 60 kW, which is significantly slower than the Seal 6’s 100 kW capability. AC charging is also slightly lower at 6.6 kW. In terms of boot space, the AION ES offers 450 liters—just 10 liters less than the Seal 6. Size-wise, the AION ES is longer and taller, measuring 4810 mm in length, 1880 mm in width, and 1545 mm in height. This gives it a larger footprint, but not necessarily more usable cabin space. Safety is where the Seal 6 Premium pulls ahead. The AION ES only includes 2 airbags and a basic safety suite, while the Seal 6 offers 6 airbags and a comprehensive ADAS package. For families and safety-conscious buyers, this is a major differentiator. Overall, while the AION ES offers a slightly larger body, the Seal 6 Premium delivers faster charging, better safety, and a more refined driving experience. To help you visualize how the Seal 6 Premium stacks up against traditional petrol sedans, we’ve compared it with three popular models: the Honda Civic 1.5L E, Toyota Altis 1.8E, and Mazda 3 1.5G High Plus. The BYD Seal 6 Premium is the largest among these sedans in terms of length and width, giving it a more spacious cabin and a commanding road presence. While its boot space is slightly less than the Civic and Altis, it’s still competitive and practical for daily use. Safety is a major selling point for the Seal 6 Premium. It includes 6 airbags, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, rear cross traffic alert, and a 360-degree camera. ISOFIX mounts and hill start assist are also standard. The Honda Civic 1.5L E also offers 6 airbags and the Honda Sensing suite, which includes similar ADAS features. The Toyota Altis 1.8E comes with 7 airbags and Toyota Safety Sense, while the Mazda 3 1.5G High Plus includes 7 airbags and a full ADAS suite. The petrol sedans offer stronger safety packages, in summary. The BYD Seal 6 Premium is priced at RM115,800 (on-the-road without insurance), making it one of the most affordable EV sedans in Malaysia. It comes with a 6-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and an 8-year/160,000 km warranty for the battery and drive unit. Buyers also receive a free wall charger for landed homes or Sime Darby’s Platinum 4+ doorstep DC charging for high-rise residents. This adds significant value and convenience for urban dwellers. In comparison, the GAC AION ES is priced at RM106,800, while the Honda Civic 1.5L E costs RM133,900. The Toyota Altis 1.8E is priced above RM130,000, and the Mazda 3 1.5G High Plus retails at RM119,620. Fong's contact details: 011-1166 6764 0:00 Intro 4:24 Dimensions vs AION ES, Civic, Altis & Mazda 3 4:59 Suggestion for the frunk 5:52 Price vs GAC AION ES 6:43 Price vs Civic, Altis & Mazda 3 7:03 Power vs GAC AION ES 7:31 Power vs Civic, Altis & Mazda 3 7:55 Wheels 8:13 Suspension 10:18 Range vs GAC AION ES 11:59 Boot 12:59 Boot capacity vs AION ES, Civic, Altis & Mazda 3 16:40 AC & DC Charging vs AION ES 17:26 Interior tour - Front 22:08 Often used physical buttons! 26:28 Simple fix needed 31:16 Safety features 33:07 Rear cabin tour 36:33 Test drive segment 48:47 Sound system test ===== Track: Coopex - Over The Sun [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/YouTubeAT Free Download / Stream: https://ncs.io/OverTheSun Track: "Rameses B, Southby, Wigal - Do It All" Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch more NCS on YouTube: https://NCS.lnk.to/YouTubeAT Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/RB_doitall #bydseal6 #bydseal6premium #evsedan #carreview #testdrive #automobile #automotive