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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.
2 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $54,990 – $63,990
- Range up to
- 482 km
- Battery up to
- 82.5 kWh
- 0–100
- 6.7 s
- Power
- 230 kW
- DC charge
- 150 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the BYD Sealion 7 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Premium ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $54,990 | 82.5 kWh | 482 km | 230 kW | 6.7 s | 150 kW | RWD |
| Performance | $63,990 | 82.5 kWh | 456 km | 390 kW | 4.5 s | 150 kW | AWD |
Verdict
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.
Read the full review →Pros and cons
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
Best for
- Model Y cross-shoppers
- Family buyers
- Highway commuters
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 230 kW
- Motor torque
- 380 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.7 s
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 82.5 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 482 km
- Efficiency
- 17.1 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 150 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 32 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,830 mm
- Width
- 1,925 mm
- Height
- 1,620 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,930 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 500 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2025)
- Vehicle warranty
- 6 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $54,990
- Built in
- China
- Sale status
- on sale
Latest BYD Sealion 7 news
Market data · 9 July 2026
June 2026 VFACTS: BYD closes to 243 sales of Toyota as EVs cross 23% share
The June 2026 VFACTS release shows BEVs at 23.3% market share, PHEVs up 158% year-on-year, and BYD deliveries within a rounding error of Toyota's monthly total. Here's what the numbers actually say.
Launch · 9 July 2026
Xpeng G6 relaunches in Australia from $51,800, undercutting Model Y
Xpeng Australia has relaunched the G6 mid-size electric SUV from 1 July 2026, with a $3,000 price cut, new 800V architecture, an AWD Performance flagship and a 7-year warranty.
Market data · 16 June 2026
Tesla Model Y tops Australia's May 2026 sales — first EV ever to lead the monthly chart
The Tesla Model Y outsold the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux in May 2026, the first time an electric vehicle has topped Australia's monthly new-vehicle sales chart.
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