EV Select buyer's guide: researched from manufacturer data and independent range tests; not a road test. We haven't driven this car for this guide, and it contains no driving impressions or scores.
Current offer: $4,000 cashback (inc. GST) on Sealion 7s ordered 1 Oct to 21 Dec 2026 and delivered by 31 Dec 2026. Novated lease buyers can instead get a 6% discount off the list price (order by 21 Dec 2026, deliver by 31 Jan 2027). The offers can't be combined. Offer terms
Price and trims
| Sealion 7 variant | Drive | Power | WLTP range | List price (before on-roads) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | RWD | 230 kW | 482 km | $54,990 |
| Performance | AWD | 390 kW | 456 km | $63,990 |
BYD publishes list prices before on-roads and no national drive-away price. Current offers: $4,000 cashback (order 1 October to 21 December 2026, deliver by 31 December 2026), or a 6% novated lease discount (order by 21 December 2026, deliver by 31 January 2027). They can't be combined.
Battery and range
The Premium has the same 82.56 kWh Blade (LFP) battery as the Performance, with one 230 kW / 380 Nm rear motor. BYD quotes 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s and 482 km WLTP (567 km NEDC). Kerb weight is 2,225 kg, 115 kg lighter than the Performance.
Highway range tests
Bjørn Nyland, 120 km/h: his published Sealion 7 result (312 km) is for the AWD Performance. We haven't found a RWD test, so we don't quote one for this car. Out of Spec Reviews, 70 mph: none (not sold in the US).
Charging
| DC peak | 150 kW (CCS2) |
|---|---|
| AC | 11 kW (Type 2) |
| 10–80% time | Not published in BYD Australia's Sealion 7 specifications |
Size, seats and practicality
| Length / width / height | 4,830 / 1,925 / 1,620 mm |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm |
| Boot | 500 L |
| Frunk | 58 L |
| Seats | 5 |
| Towing | Not listed in BYD Australia's Sealion 7 specification sheet; ask BYD before buying for towing |
Warranty and servicing
The vehicle is covered for 6 years or 150,000 km and the traction battery for 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first. We couldn't find published capped servicing prices for the Sealion 7.
Safety (ANCAP)
Five stars (2025 rating, applies to all variants): adult occupant 87%, child occupant 93%, vulnerable road users 76%, safety assist 78%.
Rivals to compare
- BYD Sealion 7 Performance: AWD, 390 kW, $63,990
- Tesla Model Y RWD: $58,900, 175 kW Supercharging
- Kia EV5 Air Long Range: 555 km WLTP, 1,250 kg towing
- MG S5 EV Essence 62: from $46,990 drive-away, smaller
- All BYD Sealion 7 variants in our EV database, or compare every EV on sale
- All EV Select buyer's guides by price
Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere
Good fit: families who want a large five-seat SUV with a big battery and five-star safety for under $55,000 before on-roads, especially with the $4,000 cashback.
Look elsewhere if: you need towing, fast DC charging on long trips (150 kW peak), or an independent highway range figure. None is verified for this variant.
FAQ
How much is the BYD Sealion 7 Premium?
$54,990 before on-road costs. BYD is offering $4,000 cashback on orders from 1 Oct to 21 Dec 2026 delivered by 31 Dec 2026.
What is the Sealion 7 Premium's range?
482 km WLTP. No independent 120 km/h or 70 mph test of the RWD has been published.
Is the Sealion 7 Premium RWD or AWD?
Rear-wheel drive, with one 230 kW motor. The Performance is the AWD version.
What warranty does BYD give the Sealion 7?
6 years or 150,000 km for the vehicle and 8 years or 160,000 km for the traction battery.
Want a driving impression? Read an independent Australian road test: CarExpert (Dec 2025) ↗. It is the publisher's own work and isn't a source for this guide.