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About the BYD Sealion 7
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The new BYD Sealion 7 is a small SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $54,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Premium variant and topping out at $63,990 for the Performance.
There are 2 variants of the Sealion 7 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2025.
The BYD Sealion 7 is only available with an electric motor that produces 390kW and 690Nm of torque. Both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Sealion 7 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
103.37 - 166.67 kW/t
59.21 kW/t
214.35 kW/t
Boot Space
500 litres
130 litres
738 litres
Price
$54,990 - $63,990
$27,990
$133,800
Warranty (Years)
6 years
2 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
150,000 km
80,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year
1 year
3 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,635 - 2,750 kg
1,835 kg
3,220 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
750 - 1,500 kg
300 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
140 mm
130 mm
229 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
82.56 kWh
0.2 kWh
100 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
6.6 kW
22 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
150 kW
18 kW
350 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
542 - 567 km
60 km
623 km
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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Price
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | $54,990 |
Performance
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4 | $63,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Specs
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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Fuel Economy
| BYD Sealion 7 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a BYD Sealion 7?
The BYD Sealion 7 has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 20,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 BYD Sealion 7 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BYD Sealion 7?
The BYD Sealion 7 offers a 6 year 150,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BYD Sealion 7 FAQs
The cheapest BYD Sealion 7 is the Premium that starts from $54,990.
The most expensive BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance that starts from $63,990.
The best towing capacity of a BYD Sealion 7 is offered by the Performance which can tow 1500 kg
The largest BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance which measures 1925mm wide, 4830mm in length and sits 1620mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance which has 390kW of power from its null engine.
The BYD Sealion 7 is built in China and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance which weighs 2750 kg (kerb weight).
The BYD Sealion 7 uses Electric.