Aion ES vs BYD Seal 6
Verdict
The BYD Seal 6 asks less money at RM100,000 against RM106,800 for the Aion ES, yet it has the longer 2,820 mm wheelbase, 460-litre boot, rear-wheel drive layout, six airbags and AEB. The Aion fights back with 136 hp, a 442 km EV range, larger body and an 8-year warranty. For Malaysian buyers, this is not a walkover: the Seal 6 looks the safer-value paper pick, while the Aion ES gives you more claimed range and warranty cover.
Pick the Aion ES if you want the longer 442 km range, 136 hp output and 8-year warranty cover.
Pick the BYD Seal 6 if you want the lower price, rear-wheel drive, longer wheelbase and listed safety kit.
Key differences
- Price: Aion ES RM106,800; BYD Seal 6 RM100,000
- Power: Aion ES 136 hp; BYD Seal 6 129 hp
- Battery and range: Aion ES 55.2 kWh, 442 km; BYD Seal 6 56.6 kWh, 410 km
- Driven wheels: Aion ES front-wheel drive; BYD Seal 6 rear-wheel drive
- Size: Aion ES 4,810 mm long, 1,880 mm wide; BYD Seal 6 4,720 mm long, 1,860 mm wide
- Wheelbase and boot: Aion ES 2,750 mm, 450 litres; BYD Seal 6 2,820 mm, 460 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 106,800 | RM 100,000✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Motor | Single motor | Single motor |
| Power | 136 hp✓ | 129 hp |
| Transmission | Automated Manual | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 10.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 55.2 kWh | 56.6 kWh✓ |
| EV range | 442 km✓ | 410 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,720 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,820 mm |
| Boot space | 450 L | 460 L✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 6 |
| Road tax / year | RM 70 | RM 70 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES
- Longer 442 km EV range
- Slightly stronger 136 hp motor
- Longer 8-year warranty
- Costs RM6,800 more
- Shorter 2,750 mm wheelbase
- Airbag count and AEB not specified
Seal 6
- Lower RM100,000 price
- Rear-wheel drive layout
- Six airbags and AEB listed
- Shorter 410 km EV range
- Lower 129 hp output
- Shorter 6-year warranty
ES vs Seal 6 FAQ
Is the Aion ES or BYD Seal 6 better?
The BYD Seal 6 is the stronger buy on paper for most buyers: it costs RM6,800 less, has rear-wheel drive, a longer wheelbase, bigger boot, six airbags and AEB. Choose the Aion ES if range and warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal 6 is RM6,800 cheaper than the Aion ES. The Aion costs RM106,800, while the BYD is priced at RM100,000.
Which one has the longer EV range?
The Aion ES has the longer claimed EV range at 442 km. The BYD Seal 6 is rated at 410 km, despite having the slightly larger 56.6 kWh battery.