BYD Sealion 6 DM-i cost to own in the Philippines — the true 5-year total
The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i starts at ₱1,598,000. Over 5 years, owning one (plug-in hybrid) costs about ₱1,619,837 in the Philippines as of July 2, 2026 — ₱26,997/month, ₱27.00/km — including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, financing and registration. That's ₱123,418 less than a comparable Toyota Fortuner 2.4 G Diesel 4x2 AT over the same 5 years.
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i incentives & grants
No national cash purchase rebate in the Philippines (unlike Thailand's EV3.5). EV support is tax/tariff relief already baked into the sticker price (EVIDA 0% CBU import tariff to 2028; 0% excise on pure BEVs) plus non-cash perks (number-coding/UVVRP exemption, priority LTO registration) — none of it is a cheque, so none is in the totals above. Source: DOE EVIDA/CREVI · RA 11697.
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i · the Philippines · 5-year estimate₱1,619,837 total · ₱26,997/mo · ₱27.00/km
Where the money goes
| Cost component | Plug-in hybrid · BYD Sealion 6 DM-i | Petrol · Toyota Fortuner 2.4 G |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | ₱799,000 (49%) | ₱858,820 (49%) |
| Charging / fuel | ₱257,862 (16%) | ₱291,869 (17%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | — | — |
| Maintenance | ₱81,000 (5%) | ₱90,000 (5%) |
| Insurance | ₱170,000 (10%) | ₱140,000 (8%) |
| Financing interest | ₱299,975 (19%) | ₱350,566 (20%) |
| Registration & fees | ₱12,000 (1%) | ₱12,000 (1%) |
| Total cost of ownership | ₱1,619,837 | ₱1,743,255 |
BYD Sealion 6 DM-i specs & assumptions
- Starting price
- ₱1,598,000manufacturer
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Efficiency
- 5.5 L/100km (blended)WLTP
- Range
- 80 kmWLTP
- the Philippines electricity
- 14.48₱/kWhMeralco
- Annual km (assumed)
- 12,000the Philippines average
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What the numbers say
The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i costs about ₱1,619,837 to own over 5 years in the Philippines — ₱26,997/month, ₱27.00/km at 12,000 km/yr — and depreciation is the biggest line: ₱799,000, 49% of the total (as of July 2, 2026).
- The BYD Sealion 6 DM-i edges it — a real ₱123,418 saving over 5 years, though small enough that your own annual distance and home tariff decide it.
- On cost per month the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i ranks #2 of 9 midsize SUV models we track in the Philippines.
- Where the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i's ₱1,619,837 actually goes: depreciation ₱799,000 (49%), financing interest ₱299,975 (19%), petrol ₱257,862 (16%), insurance ₱170,000 (10%), maintenance ₱81,000 (5%), registration & fees ₱12,000 (1%).
- Per km, that is ₱13.32 of depreciation and ₱4.30 of petrol, with ₱9.38 for everything else — ₱27.00/km all-in.
- Petrol vs the fleet: at ₱257,862 over 5 years the BYD Sealion 6 DM-i sits within ₱8,204 of the ₱249,658 median for the 33 petrol and hybrid models we price — nothing unusual either way.
What we assume for maintenance
Assumed ₱16,200/yr for a plug-in hybrid at 12,000 km/yr — about ₱81,000 of the 5-year total above. On this market's assumptions an EV runs about ₱7,200/yr less in maintenance than a petrol car (₱10,800 vs ₱18,000). See the methodology for sources; adjustable in the calculator.
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