BYD M6 Superior vs BYD Seal: charging cost, time & specs in Singapore
A side-by-side comparison of the BYD M6 Superior and BYD Seal for buyers in Singapore: battery, charging speed, realistic range and what each costs to charge at home and at a public DC station.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | BYD M6 Superior | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 71.8 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| DC fast-charge power (peak) | 115 kW | 150 kW |
| Real 10–80% DC time | 26 minutes | 36 minutes |
| AC charge power (onboard) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Manufacturer-claimed range | 530 km (NEDC) | 650 km (NEDC) |
| Realistic range estimate | 382 km | 468 km |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
10–80% times without a measured figure are estimates assuming constant charging power.
Charging cost comparison
| Scenario | BYD M6 Superior | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| At home (AC) 20% → 80% | $12.80 | $14.72 |
| Public DC 20% → 80% | $33.17 | $38.14 |
What the numbers say
- Faster to 80%: BYD M6 Superior (about 10 minutes sooner).
- Goes further on a charge: BYD Seal (about 86 km more, realistic).
- Cheaper to charge at home: BYD M6 Superior (saves about $1.92).
- Cheaper at a public DC charger: BYD M6 Superior (saves about $4.97).
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to charge, the BYD M6 Superior or the BYD Seal?
- At a public DC charger (20–80%), the BYD M6 Superior is the cheaper of the two at about $33.17.
Which charges faster, the BYD M6 Superior or the BYD Seal?
- The BYD Seal reaches 80% sooner, taking about 20 minutes on DC fast charging.
What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?
- EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine — this is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the BYD M6 DM or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.