Head-to-head
BYD Sealion 7 vs Nissan Ariya
Two suvs priced within $850 of each other. Here's where each pulls ahead on range, charging, safety and warranty.
Option A · SUV
BYD Sealion 7
BYD's mid-size electric SUV launched in Australia in February 2025 and rose to second on the EV sales chart by early 2026 — only the Tesla Model Y outsells it. Pairs an 82.5 kWh Blade LFP battery with rear- or all-wheel-drive options, 150 kW DC fast charging and a 5-star ANCAP rating.
- From
- $54,990
- Range
- 482 km
- Battery
- 82.5 kWh
Option B · SUV
Nissan Ariya
Nissan's electric mid-size SUV — finally in Australia after a long wait, with the longest factory warranty of any EV on sale: 10 years / 300,000 km on both vehicle and battery.
- From
- $55,840
- Range
- 504 km
- Battery
- 87 kWh
Key differences at a glance
The biggest material gaps between the BYD Sealion 7 and Nissan Ariya, ranked by how much they're likely to matter day-to-day.
- 1
Warranty · advantage Nissan Ariya
The Nissan Ariya covers the vehicle for 4 more years (10 vs 6 yrs).
- 2
Power · advantage BYD Sealion 7
The BYD Sealion 7 puts down 70 kW more (230 vs 160 kW).
- 3
DC charging · advantage BYD Sealion 7
The BYD Sealion 7 accepts 20 kW more DC peak charging (150 vs 130 kW), meaning shorter road-trip stops.
- 4
0–100 km/h · advantage BYD Sealion 7
The BYD Sealion 7 is 1.4 s quicker to 100 km/h (6.7 s vs 8.1 s).
Spec for spec
Highlighted cells show the better number in each row.
Where the BYD Sealion 7 wins
- ▸ Cheaper by $850
- ▸ Quicker 0–100 km/h (6.7s vs 8.1s)
- ▸ Faster DC charging peak (150 kW vs 130 kW)
Where the Nissan Ariya wins
- ▸ 22 km longer WLTP range
- ▸ Longer warranty (10 years)
BYD Sealion 7
What we like
- ✓ Long 482 km WLTP range from the Premium RWD variant
- ✓ Five-star ANCAP rating tested 2025
- ✓ Class-leading 8-year battery warranty
- ✓ Genuinely quick — 4.5s 0–100 in Performance trim
What we don't
- ✕ DC fast-charging peak (150 kW) trails 800V Korean rivals
- ✕ Software lacks the polish of Tesla's
- ✕ BYD dealer network still limited outside capital cities
Nissan Ariya
What we like
- ✓ Class-leading 10-year / 300,000 km warranty (best in Australia)
- ✓ Fresh 2025 ANCAP 5-star rating
- ✓ Class-leading 22 kW three-phase AC charging
What we don't
- ✕ Modest 0-100 for the price (8.1s)
- ✕ Pricing climbs sharply for AWD e-4ORCE variants
- ✕ Late to market — competitors have evolved further
Frequently asked: BYD Sealion 7 vs Nissan Ariya
Quick answers to the questions cross-shoppers most often ask about this pair.
- Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Nissan Ariya?
- The BYD Sealion 7 is the cheaper of the two — it starts at $54,990 versus $55,840 for the Nissan Ariya, a $850 difference. Prices shown are manufacturer recommended retail excluding on-road costs.
- Which has the longer driving range?
- The Nissan Ariya has the longer WLTP-claimed range at 504 km, 22 km further than the BYD Sealion 7's 482 km. Real-world range typically lands 10–20% below the WLTP figure depending on speed, terrain, climate and load.
- Which one charges faster on a DC fast charger?
- The BYD Sealion 7 accepts a peak DC charging rate of 150 kW versus 130 kW for the Nissan Ariya. Peak rate only holds for a short window during the charging curve, so real-world 10–80% times often diverge less than the peak numbers suggest. Compatibility with 350 kW chargers depends on the vehicle's onboard architecture, not just the published peak.
- Which is quicker off the line?
- The BYD Sealion 7 does 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds — 1.4 s quicker than the Nissan Ariya's 8.1 s. EV acceleration figures hold up at speed better than equivalent petrol cars because electric motors deliver peak torque instantly.
- Which has the longer warranty?
- The Nissan Ariya is covered by a 10-year vehicle warranty, versus 6 years for the BYD Sealion 7. Both also carry separate high-voltage battery warranties — check the manufacturer's site for the latest kilometre and condition limits.
Which one should you buy?
The short version, based on where each car pulls ahead.
Choose the
BYD Sealion 7
if…
- ✓ you want quicker acceleration off the line
- ✓ you match the profile: model y cross-shoppers
Choose the
Nissan Ariya
if…
- ✓ peace-of-mind warranty matters (4 more years of cover)
- ✓ you match the profile: warranty-focused buyers
Verdict reasoning is derived from published specs; brand preference, dealer experience and how a car drives are personal — always take a test drive before deciding.