Launched in September, the BYD Seal 6 EV occupies an interesting niche as the first electric C-segment sedan in Malaysia. Such is the potential that the Chinese carmaker sees in this market that it chose it as the first export destination, beating Singapore by a week.
Priced at exactly RM100,000 for the base Dynamic model as dictated by the floor price for CBU fully-imported EVs, the Seal 6 costs a good chunk less than the full-fat Seal while losing little in terms of size. At 4,720 mm long, the car is only 80 mm shorter than its sibling, and nearly 40 mm longer than the Honda Civic – even though it’s considerably cheaper than the top-spec City e:HEV sedan one rung below.
It’s also relatively well kitted out, with standard features that include full-LED lighting, auto air con, a powered driver’s seat, an 8.8-inch instrument display and a 12.8-inch rotatable infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. You also get a variety of driver assists such as autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, but no full Level 2 semi-autonomous driving.
Stepping up to the RM115,800 Premium nets you a powered passenger seat, along with seat ventilation, a panoramic glass roof, customisable ambient lighting and a Qi wireless charger. Powering the Seal 6 is a single electric motor producing 129 PS (95 kW) and 220 Nm of torque, with the Premium boosting those figures to 218 PS (160 kW) and 330 Nm. With a 56.64 kWh LFP battery, the WLTP range of both is 425 km.
Not only is the Seal 6 the most affordable electric sedan as it stands, but there are also plenty of charging promos for both landed and condominium owners, along with rebates that sneak the car under that RM100,000 mark. But does that money buy you a car that’s actually any good? Watch Hafriz Shah’s comprehensive video review below.
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