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BYD SealWhat does it cost to run?

Charging mostly at home, the BYD Seal Dynamic costs about $10.26 a week in Tasmania and $15.65 in South Australia for 250 km of driving. A full charge of its 61.4 kWh battery costs $15.23 to $25.73 at home.

570 kmMid-size sedanClaimed range82.5 kWh battery4.80 m long
$46,990Price from (+ on-roads)
6 yrs / 150,000 kmWarranty
$13.13Charging per week (NSW, 250 km)
$20.81Full charge at home (NSW)

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BYD Seal charging costs by state

Per week assumes 250 km with 90% of charging at home. Cheapest state in green. *Per year assumes 15,000 km, all home charging.

BYD Seal Dynamic

StateFull chargePer weekPer year*
NSW$20.81$13.13$712
Victoria$17.44$11.40$596
Queensland$17.19$11.27$588
South Australia$25.73$15.65$880
WA$20.45$12.94$699
Tasmania$15.23$10.26$521
ACT$22.72$14.11$777
NT$18.48$11.93$632

BYD Seal Premium

StateFull chargePer weekPer year*
NSW$27.97$13.60$737
Victoria$23.43$11.80$618
Queensland$23.10$11.67$609
South Australia$34.57$16.21$911
WA$27.47$13.40$724
Tasmania$20.46$10.63$539
ACT$30.52$14.61$805
NT$24.83$12.36$655

Price, range and charging times

Charging times are from empty to full and approximate.

VariantPriceBatteryClaimed rangeFull charge, home wallboxFull charge, power pointMax fast charge
Dynamic$46,990 + on-roads61.4 kWh460 km9 hours26 hours110 kW
Premium$52,990 + on-roads82.5 kWh570 km12 hours34 hours150 kW

What a BYD Seal costs to own over 5 years

250 km a week in NSW, mostly charged at home. Scheduled service every 12 months or 20,000 km, averaging about $381 a visit. Warranty: 6 yrs / 150,000 km.

VariantOn the road*Home chargerCharging / yrServicing / yrTyres / yr5-year total
Dynamic$50,990$2,000$683$381$607$61,342
Premium$56,990$2,000$707$381$607$67,464

Cost to own = price (plus about $4,000 on-road costs where the price is before on-roads) + a home wallbox for EVs (about $2,000, one-off) + charging or fuel + scheduled servicing + tyres. It leaves out insurance, registration and resale value, which vary too much by person and car to estimate fairly. Resale value is the biggest unknown, especially for newer brands.

Compare the BYD Seal with other cars

Before you buy: three things that change the cost

Where you'll charge

Charging at home is roughly half the price of public fast chargers, and overnight off-peak plans can be cheaper again. Without a garage or driveway you'll rely on public chargers, which narrows the saving over petrol. Most owners pay an electrician to fit a wallbox for faster home charging.

How far you really go on a charge

Claimed ranges come from a lab test. Expect noticeably less on the highway at 110 km/h, with the air-con running or when towing. Choose a car whose range comfortably covers your longest regular trip.

The novated lease tax break ends for some cars

Eligible EVs bought through a novated lease are currently exempt from fringe benefits tax. From 1 April 2027 the full exemption only applies to EVs valued at $75,000 or less, so most cars on this site still qualify. Leases already in place keep their current treatment.

Common questions

How much is a BYD Seal in Australia?

The BYD Seal starts from $46,990 + on-roads (October 2026). Prices change often, so check with a dealer.

How much does a BYD Seal cost to run each week?

Charging mostly at home and driving 250 km a week, the BYD Seal Dynamic costs about $10.26 in Tasmania to $15.65 in South Australia, using 2026–27 default electricity prices.

How much does it cost to fully charge a BYD Seal?

A full charge of the 61.4 kWh battery costs about $15.23 to $25.73 at home, depending on your state, or about $42.98 at a public fast charger.

How long does a BYD Seal take to charge at home?

About 9 hours from empty on a 7 kW home wallbox, or about 26 hours from a normal power point. Most owners top up overnight rather than charging from empty.

How far can a BYD Seal go on a charge?

Claimed range is up to 570 km on the WLTP test. Expect less at highway speeds or with the air-con on.

BYD Seal head to head

Against hybrids and plug-ins

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How we work it out

Weekly cost is the car's claimed energy use (kWh per 100 km) × your distance × your electricity price. "Per week" figures on this site assume 250 km a week with 90% of charging at home. Petrol comparisons use the fuel use and price you choose. Prices are list prices at October 2026 and change often; check with the dealer.