The best home charger for the BYD Sealion 6 PHEV is a 7kW (32A) wall charger — it charges the 18.3kWh battery from empty in ~2.75 hours, around four times faster than the portable charger supplied with the vehicle. Full details, charge times and cables below.
Full home charge
0–100% of the 18.3kWh battery
Electric range
Most daily driving in pure EV mode
DC fast charging
CCS2 • up to 18kW
About the BYD Sealion 6
The Sealion 6 is New Zealand’s first plug-in super PHEV. Its Blade Battery gives an all-electric range of 92km for the FWD model (81km AWD), meaning the majority of your driving can be in pure EV mode.
For charging at home, the Sealion 6 charges at a maximum of 7kW — around four times faster than the portable charger supplied with the vehicle. BYD are currently supplying a non-smart EO charger with the car; to use it you’ll need one of our Type 2 to Type 2 cable (7kW-rated)s to go between the car and the charger.
Official BYD Sealion 6 New Zealand page →
Sealion 6 owner’s manual (PDF) →
New Zealand Sealion 6 owners page (Facebook) →
| Specification | FWD | AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Battery size | 18.3kWh | 18.3kWh |
| Electric range | 92km | 81km |
| Max AC charge speed | 7kW | 7kW |
| Max DC charge speed | 18kW | 18kW |
| Combined engine HP | 214 HP | 319 HP |
| Charge port type | Type 2 & CCS2 | Type 2 & CCS2 |
| Charge port location | Driver’s side rear | Driver’s side rear |
The EO charger supplied with the car doesn’t support any smart features. If you want load management and solar diversion — plus scheduled off-peak charging from a free app — our smart chargers below have you covered. With only 2.75 hours to a full charge at 7kW, the Sealion 6 can easily top up during the day from solar.
Plug in and go
A fixed cable attached to the charger — the easiest daily experience. Pull in, plug in, done.
One cable for everything
Socket only — you use your own Type 2 cable. Great for sharing a charger between vehicles, or keeping one cable for home and public AC charging.
Got solar panels
Our smart chargers support solar diversion — soak up your excess solar export and charge for free during the day.
Estimated charge time comparison from 0% to 100%. The last 5% slows down as the cells are balanced, so the times below are estimates. Times cover both FWD and AWD as they share the same charge speed.
| Charger type | Battery | Approx. charge time 0–100% |
|---|---|---|
| 8A Type 2 plug-in charger | 18.3kWh | 11 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | 18.3kWh | 5.5 hours |
| 7kW wall charger with socket (32A) | 18.3kWh | 2.75 hours |
| 7kW wall charger with cable (32A) | 18.3kWh | 2.75 hours |
| Autel wall charger | 18.3kWh | 2.75 hours |
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The Sealion 6 supports up to 18kW DC charging, taking the car from 0% to 80% in around one hour. Charging slows after 80%, so on longer trips you’re better to split charging up — or charge at home. DC chargers have cables attached, so there’s no need to bring your own.
Type 2 public AC chargers are found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and motels — you’ll need to bring your own cable for these.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a Type 2 to Type 2 cable (7kW-rated). The majority of free public chargers use a Type 2 socket, so this cable lets you use them — and it’s also the cable you need for the EO charger supplied with the car. Some public chargers have a Type 2 cable hard-wired, so a cable isn’t needed 100% of the time.
Power from your car
The Sealion 6 supports Vehicle-to-Load and comes with the required adapter, so you can use your car as a power source for tools, camping gear and appliances. Need a spare? We have them in stock.
Shop the V2L adapter
A 7kW (32A) wall charger — it charges the 18.3kWh battery from 0–100% in around 2.75 hours, roughly four times faster than the portable charger supplied with the vehicle.
Yes — with a 2.75-hour full charge at 7kW, you can easily top up between trips or from solar during the day, keeping the majority of your driving in pure EV mode. A smart charger also adds scheduling and solar diversion, which the supplied EO charger doesn’t have.
No — BYD currently supply a non-smart EO charger with the Sealion 6. You’ll also need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable to use it. Our smart chargers add load management, solar diversion and app scheduling.
92km for the FWD model and 81km for the AWD — enough for most daily driving to be in pure EV mode, with the petrol engine as backup for longer trips.
Yes — up to 18kW via CCS2, charging from 0% to 80% in around one hour. For a PHEV, home AC charging is usually the more practical option.
Yes — the Sealion 6 supports Vehicle-to-Load and comes with the required adapter, so you can use your car as a power source. We also stock the adapter if you need a spare.
Free advice, no obligation
Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, confirm your cable needs, and recommend the best install option for your switchboard and parking spot. Or simply purchase online and have your local sparky install it.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
– Public charging & cable guidance
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