Here in Malaysia, the ever-growing EV scene is primarily dominated by SUVs – the Proton eMas 7 continues to top sales charts, while models like the Zeekr 7X and iCaur 03 continue to attract more buyers. Moreover, Perodua’s first-ever EV, the QV-E, also gets an SUV-inspired design.
For BYD to introduce an EV sedan at an attainable price point is definitely noteworthy. The Guangdong-based company’s first sedan was the BYD Seal, but with prices starting above RM 170k, it isn’t exactly within the reach of most buyers.
Enter the BYD Seal 6 EV, the company’s most accessible EV sedan at the time of writing.
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Overview
Back in September, BYD Sime Motors launched the BYD Seal 6 EV. The entry price of the BYD Seal 6 EV in Malaysia is priced from RM 100k – the current minimum price the government has set for imported (CBU) EVs.
Two variants are offered here, with the Dynamic variant priced from RM 100,000, while the Premium is priced from RM 115,800.
For the purpose of this media drive, we got behind the wheel of the Premium variant, which gets a rear-mounted electric motor that does 160 kW (218 PS) and 330 Nm, juiced by a 56.64-kWh LFP battery pack.
Exterior
There’s an air of simplicity when it comes to the design – the LED projector headlights swoop gently upwards, with a thin strip of LED light bar beneath it that creates a different look compared to the larger Seal.
The Seal 6 EV has a fastback-esque side profile, with the roofline that slopes gracefully into the rear-end. The Seal 6 EV gets regular door handles; different from the hidden-type that most other EVs utilize.
According to BYD, the Seal 6 EV is the largest C-segment sedan, regardless of powertrain.
The BYD Seal 6 EV measures 4,800 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, and 1,460 mm tall – comfortably overshadowing every other C-segment sedan on sale in Malaysia today, including the Mazda 3, Honda Civic, and Proton S70.
Impressively, the BYD Seal 6 EV’s 2,920 mm-long wheelbase isn’t just on-par with the more expensive and more upmarket Seal, but also comfortably shadows the Camry’s 2,825 mm wheelbase by a fair margin.
Interior
Versus other segment rivals, the BYD Seal 6 EV’s interior is perhaps the most minimalist and straightforward – the physical buttons are strictly on the steering wheel, door cards, and a small row on the centre console.
Don’t let the minimalist cabin fool you into thinking that it is cheap; it certainly isn’t. Build quality is on-par with the Japanese, and BYD has went as far as giving knurled finishing on the stalks – something even rival C-segment (or even D-segment) models don’t offer.
The seats in the Seal 6 EV are also noteworthy, offering sufficient comfort and support. Even the rear seats offer comfort levels that surpass other C-segment sedans. Rear legroom, given its 2,920 mm wheelbase, is generous. The raised floor does eat into the legroom a bit, so do try out the rear seats if and when you’re shopping for the Seal 6 EV.
Driving Experience
BYD isn’t far off by stating that the Seal 6 EV offers a “dynamic driving experience”, as its rear-mounted electric motor and dual ball joint MacPherson struts mean that handling is well sorted.
Couple that with the Malaysian-specific tuning and the BYD Seal 6 EV is perhaps one of the nicest BYD models to drive. Even the steering is well weighted, giving a sense of confidence when carving corners in the Seal 6 EV.
In terms of power delivery, the Seal 6 EV offers 218 PS and 330 Nm – way higher than any segment rival. Squeeze the throttle and the Seal 6 EV just scoots away effortlessly. That said, Tesla Model 3-killer it is certainly not, but compared to other similarly-priced rivals, nothing else can come close to the performance figures of the Seal 6 EV.
Wind noises are generally kept insulated from the cabin, though the factory-fitted Westlake tyres’ rumble can be noticeable on certain road surfaces.
The A-pillars of the Seal 6 EV are also on the thicker side. Couple that with the wing mirrors that are mounted at the base of the A-pillars mean that visibility is somewhat compromised.
What the BYD Seal 6 EV lacks is blind spot monitoring (BSM) – a feature that’s also missing on the BYD Atto 2. The more expensive Atto 3 onwards offer BSM.
Conclusion
At its RM 115,800 price point, there’s little to fault the BYD Seal 6 EV – the EV sedan drives well, offers a lot of space, all wrapped in a well put together cabin.
Pitted against rival C-segment models, not only does the Seal 6 EV offer the longest wheelbase, it’s also the most powerful by a fair margin. Plus, none of the rivals at this price point offer a rear-wheel drive (RWD) configuration.
If you prefer more ground clearance, the BYD Atto 2 is a logical alternative. However, keep in mind that the Atto 2 only gets a single FWD motor (177 PS / 290 Nm) and a smaller battery, leaving the Seal 6 EV Premium as the superior performance option.
Since launch, BYD has delivered more than 800 units of the Seal 6 EV – a rather remarkable number in a market that traditionally prefer SUVs.
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