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BYD, Australia’s second most popular electric vehicle (EV) brand, is gunning for the top-selling Tesla Model Y.
The BYD Sealion 7 mid-sized electric SUV is on sale now, priced from $54,990 before on-road costs.
It takes on not only the Model Y, but also a growing contingent of Chinese rivals including the Deepal S07, Leapmotor C10 and Xpeng G6.
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Just one battery is available – a large 82.56kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack – but there’s a choice of single-motor rear-wheel drive (Premium) or dual-motor all-wheel drive (Performance) configurations.
Both variants have largely the same list of standard equipment, though the Performance includes a few extra niceties like heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.
Model | Price before on-road costs |
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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Premium | $54,990 |
2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance | $63,990 |
Specifications | Sealion 7 Premium | Sealion 7 Performance |
---|---|---|
Drivetrain | Single-motor | Dual-motor |
Batterycapacity | 82.56kWh | 82.56kWh |
Battery type | Lithium iron phosphate | Lithium iron phosphate |
Power | 230kW | 390kW |
Torque | 380Nm | 690Nm |
Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
Kerb weight | 2225kg | 2340kg |
0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Claimed range (WLTP) | 482km | 456km |
Max AC charge rate | 11kW | 11kW |
Max DC charge rate | 150kW | 150kW |
The Sealion 7 has vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality.
It features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension with Frequency Selective Damping shock absorbers.
Dimensions | BYD Sealion 7 |
---|---|
Length | 4830mm |
Width | 1925mm |
Height | 1620mm |
Wheelbase | 2930mm |
Cargo capacity (rear) | 500L |
Cargo capacity (front) | 58L |
BYD Australia has yet to announce service pricing for the Sealion 7.
The company backs its vehicles with a six-year, 150,000km vehicle warranty and eight-year, 160,000km battery warranty, though there are some exceptions which you can view on BYD’s website.
The Sealion 7 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
There are just two members of the Sealion 7 lineup.
The Premium comes standard with the following equipment:
The Performance adds:
Only a black interior is available, despite other BYDs being offered with a light interior option.
The following exterior finishes are available:
Shark Grey is the only cost option.
MORE: Everything BYD Sealion 7
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.
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