BYD Sealion 7
About 2,700 sold in Australia in September 2026 (VFACTS + EVC).
BYD's mid-size electric SUV and the most direct rival to the Tesla Model Y: similar size and performance with a more conventional cabin. The decision usually comes down to home charging, service network and resale confidence versus price and equipment.
Written and reviewed by the Book A Test Drive sourcing desk — licensed motor car traders (LMCT 13155) arranging drives and sourcing this model nationally. Last reviewed 2026-07.
BATD currently doesn’t facilitate test drives for this brand.
Price: From $56,945 list price, before on-roads. Wait: not tracked yet (ask us for current stock). Powertrains: RWD BEV, AWD BEV. Buyers choose it for price, tech & features, performance; they walk away over brand & service network, resale value unknown, charging at home.
BYD Sealion 7 price in Australia
Price: From $56,945 list price, before on-roads (as at 2026-10). The real figure depends on variant, state on-road costs and dealer stock.
The decision snapshot
Editorial seed — replaced as verified records accrue. As customers record their decisions with us, verified data replaces this seed — the counts publish right here.
Weighed against
- · Tesla Model Y
- · Kia EV5
- · Zeekr 7X
- · Geely EX5
Why buyers choose it
- · Price
- · Tech & features
- · Performance
- · Running costs
Why buyers walk away
- · Brand & service network
- · Resale value unknown
- · Charging at home
BYD's dealer and service network is still thinner than the legacy brands outside the capitals, and there is no long-term Australian resale record for it yet.
Every decision page names one. If the downside matters for how you'll use the car, tell us — recommending a different car, or keeping your current one, costs us a fee and earns your trust. We'll take that trade.
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Deciding on a Sealion 7?
Sealion 7 or Tesla Model Y?
They're the two most cross-shopped electric SUVs in Australia. Model Y has the Supercharger network and a longer local track record; Sealion 7 usually comes in cheaper for similar performance and has a more conventional interior. Drive both back to back. We can book both in one request.
Is the Sealion 7 cheaper on a novated lease?
Battery-electric cars priced under the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles are exempt from FBT on a novated lease, which can cut the after-tax cost sharply. Ask for a lease quote alongside the cash price; it often changes the comparison.
Drive it before you decide
86% of Australian buyers say they need a test drive before purchase. We arrange the right drive — and if you go ahead, we source, negotiate and handle finance with a disclosed fee.
BATD currently doesn’t facilitate test drives for this brand.
Head to head: BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y
Cross-shopping? See Tesla Model Y · Geely EX5