BYD Seal
From $64,990 driveaway · about $10,363/year to run
- Battery
- 82.5 kWh
- Range (real)
- ~440 km
- Efficiency
- 17.0 kWh/100km
- Cost per km
- $1
Vs the Toyota Camry Ascent 2.5, the BYD Seal costs about $10,067 more over 5 years — its higher purchase price offsets lower running costs. The gap narrows the more you drive.
Annual running cost
$10,363/yearAt 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $51,813.
EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.
Customise the calculation
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EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.
Ownership period
Electric
BYD Seal
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,818
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $9,000
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $35,745
5-Year Total
$51,813
$1/km · $10,363/yr
Petrol
Toyota Camry Ascent 2.5
- Energy / Fuel
- $12,300
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $19,346
5-Year Total
$44,396
$1/km · $8,879/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
Vs comparable petrol cars
5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.
| Vehicle | 5-yr cost | Per km | Vs Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ BYD Seal | $51,813 | $1 | — |
| ⛽ Toyota Camry Ascent 2.5 | $41,746 | $1 | −$10,067 |
| ⛽ BMW 320i | $70,795 | $1 | +$18,982 |
| ⛽ Mercedes-Benz C200 | $77,351 | $1 | +$25,538 |
Green = the Seal is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to run the BYD Seal per year in Australia?
- Around $10,363 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
- How much does it cost to charge the BYD Seal?
- Energy averages about $564 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
- What is the 5-year running cost of the BYD Seal?
- About $51,813 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $35,745 is depreciation and $2,818 is charging.
- Is the BYD Seal cheaper to run than the Toyota Camry Ascent 2.5?
- On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the BYD Seal's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.