BYD Seal Premium Charging Cost in Australia
By mht-dev, Frontend Engineer & Creator
Estimate the cost and time to charge a BYD Seal Premium (full battery electric vehicle / BEV) in Australia, calculated from its battery capacity and local electricity rates, both at public DC fast charging and at home.
BYD Seal Premium specifications
- Usable battery capacity
- 82.6 kWh
- DC fast-charge power (peak)
- 150 kW
- AC charge power (onboard)
- 7 kW
- Manufacturer-claimed range
- 570 km (WLTP)
- Realistic range estimate
- 485 km
- Estimated efficiency
- 17 kWh/100 km
- Estimated charging cost per 100 km
- $5.62
- Battery chemistry
- LFP
A real-world estimate discounted from the manufacturer's claimed figure; actual distance depends on driving style, speed, and conditions.
Estimated from the realistic range, not a measured consumption figure; actual use varies with driving and conditions.
BYD Seal Premium charging cost & time
| Scenario | Energy | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public DC 20% → 80% | 49.5 kWh | 24 minutes | $29.72 |
| Public DC 0% → 100% | 82.6 kWh | 1 hours | $49.54 |
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | 49.5 kWh | 7 hours 5 minutes | $16.35 |
BYD Seal Premium charging time by charger power
How long the BYD Seal Premium takes to charge at different charger power levels, capped by its own onboard limits.
| Charger | Power | Charge | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard outlet | 2.2 kW | 0% → 100% | 37 hours 32 minutes |
| Home wallbox | 7 kW | 0% → 100% | 11 hours 48 minutes |
| Public AC | 7 kW | 0% → 100% | 11 hours 48 minutes |
| DC fast | 150 kW | 10% → 80% | 27 minutes |
AC rows assume constant charging power and a 0% to 100% charge. Real times vary with the onboard charger, temperature, and the charger you use.
The DC fast row (10% to 80%) models the charging curve tapering as the battery fills, so it is more realistic than a flat estimate. Real DC times still vary with temperature, battery state, and the charger.
Charging speed
The BYD Seal Premium is estimated to charge from 20% to 80% on public DC fast charging in about 24 minutes (ultra-fast DC).
Estimated. Real DC charging slows as the battery fills, so the time varies by model, temperature, and charger.
As of 2026-06-02
Battery care
This car uses an LFP battery, which tolerates routine charging to 100%. Charging full now and then is fine and even helps the car read its charge level accurately.
Savings vs a petrol car
This charge adds about 291 km of range for $29.72. Driving the same distance on petrol would cost:
| Engine size | Petrol cost | You save |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 1000 cc | $31.18 | $1.46 |
| 1000–1500 cc | $36.85 | $7.12 |
| 1500–2000 cc | $45.35 | $15.63 |
| 2000–2500 cc | $53.85 | $24.13 |
| > 2500 cc | $65.19 | $35.47 |
Estimated from typical combined fuel use by engine size and Regular unleaded (ULP 91) at $1.95/L. Charging at home saves the most; actual figures vary with driving and conditions.
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How much does it cost to charge a BYD Seal Premium from 20% to 80%?
- Charging a BYD Seal Premium from 20% to 80% at a public DC fast charger costs about $29.72.
How long does it take to charge a BYD Seal Premium?
- Charging a BYD Seal Premium from 20% to 80% at a public DC fast charger takes about 24 minutes.