BYD Sealion 6 (Dynamic Extended PHEV) cost to own in New Zealand — the true 5-year total
The BYD Sealion 6 (Dynamic Extended PHEV) starts at $59,990. Over 5 years, owning one (plug-in hybrid) costs about $67,322 in New Zealand as of July 1, 2026 — $1,122/month, $0.96/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and rego + road-user charges. That's $25,120 more than a comparable Toyota Corolla Hybrid over the same 5 years.
No EV purchase rebate in NZ (the Clean Car Discount ended Dec 2023), and EVs now pay Road User Charges (~NZ$76/1,000 km). Both are reflected honestly — the RUC is included in the totals above. Source: NZTA.
BYD Sealion 6 (Dynamic Extended PHEV) · NZ · 5-year estimate$67,322 total · $1,122/mo · $0.96/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Plug-in hybrid · BYD Sealion 6 | Hybrid · Toyota Corolla Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $32,395 (48%) | $15,830 (38%) |
| Charging / fuel | $9,373 (14%) | $8,732 (21%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — | — |
| Maintenance | $3,997 (6%) | $3,752 (9%) |
| Insurance | $7,250 (11%) | $6,500 (15%) |
| Financing interest | $10,718 (16%) | $6,524 (15%) |
| Registration & fees | $3,590 (5%) | $865 (2%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $67,322 | $42,202 |
BYD Sealion 6 (Dynamic Extended PHEV) specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- $59,990manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Efficiency
- 5.9 L/100km (blended)WLTP/EECA
- Range
- 90 kmWLTP/EECA
- NZ electricity
- 34.00c/kWhEA / MBIE
- Annual km (assumed)
- 14,000NZ average
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