

James Wong
2026 BYD Sealion 7 review
Pros
- Still great value for money
- Sharp looks, spacious cabin
- Quiet, mostly comfy drive
Cons
- Efficiency falls short of rivals
- Some tech gremlins in our tester
- Dynamically a bit 'meh'
2 Days Ago
The 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 230kW and 380Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2025 Sealion 7 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Electric
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Retail Price
Transmission
Single-Speed Auto
Driven Wheels
4x4 or Rear
Fuel Type
Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Electric
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The BYD Sealion 7 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Premium and the most expensive being Performance.


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2 Days Ago
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,830 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,925 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,189 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
Our BYD Sealion 7 Exterior and Dimensions Page has every measurement you need to know exactly how this vehicle will fit your driving, garage, or work needs.




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BYD Sealion 7
The cheapest BYD Sealion 7 is the Premium that starts from $54,990.
See all BYD Sealion 7 PricingThe most expensive BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance that starts from $63,990.
See all BYD Sealion 7 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BYD Sealion 7 is offered by the Performance which can tow 1500 kg
See all BYD Sealion 7 towing capacityThe 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.
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