> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.carexplore.com.au/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Price, Specs and Rating - URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/2025-byd-sealion-7-review-price-specs-and-rating-3/ - Published: 2025-03-05T22:02:35.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-05T22:02:35.000Z - Description: CarExplore Score 8.1: Explore the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 with our review of price, specs, and ratings. All you need to know in one place. - Author: Dylan Anderson - Tags: Expert Car Review, BYD, 2025 BYD Sealion 7, BYD Sealion 7 ## CarExplore Review 8.1 /10 --- ### Expert Scorecard Media Expert Rating: 8.1 /10 Safety Rating: 7.0 /10 Eco Rating: 7.5 /10 Reliability Rating: 7.5 /10 Cost of Ownership: 7.5 /10 [How are our Review scores calculated? ](https://www.carexplore.com.au/how-our-expert-ratings-are-calculated/) Are you interested in the **BYD Sealion 7?** [**Find me a deal**](#) × ## **Summary** The [**2025 BYD Sealion 7**](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/byd-sealion-7/) arrives as the brand’s second all-electric mid-sized SUV after the plug-in [Sealion 6](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/byd-sealion-6/). A direct [Tesla Model Y](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/tesla-model-y/) competitor, the [Sealion 7](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/byd-sealion-7/) aims to broaden [BYD’s](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/byd/) local presence, featuring a large 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen and a firm, Euro-flavored chassis tune for stable city and highway driving. Priced from **$54,990** (Premium) to **$63,990** (Performance) before on-road costs, BYD’s new EV manages to undercut many direct rivals while providing decent occupant space, a premium-leaning interior, and user-friendly controls. While styling is on the subdued side and real-world efficiency is yet to be proven, the Sealion 7’s well-rounded offering and relatively low buy-in make it an intriguing alternative among electric family SUVs. --- ## **Pros & Cons** ### **Pros** - Crisp ride and tidy handling; firmer tune than earlier BYDs - Straightforward cabin design with some physical controls - Highly competitive pricing undercuts Tesla Model Y - Good interior space, especially in the second row ### **Cons** - Performance variant offers minimal advantage for +$9000 - Energy consumption, real range unknown at time of testing - Some throttle ‘flywheel’ effect on lift-off - Exterior styling lacks strong identity --- ## **Specs** - **Body Style:** 5-door, 5-seat mid-sized SUV - **Platform:** e-Platform 3.0 (BYD) - **Launched:** 2025 in Australia - **Battery (both variants):** 82.56kWh LFP (Blade) ### **Motor(s) & Driveline:** - Premium: Single RWD (230kW, 380Nm) - Performance: Dual AWD (390kW, 690Nm) --- ## 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Price ## Pricing – 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Before on-road costs Sealion 7 Premium $54,990 Sealion 7 Performance $63,990 Let's get you a deal on the **BYD Sealion 7** [**Find me a deal**](#) × --- ## **Interior & Features** A **15.6-inch** rotating infotainment screen dominates the cockpit, housing all major functions including the climate controls. Leather upholstery, power front seats, and a large glass roof come standard, with the Premium and Performance sharing most features. The Performance adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel. Both trims offer a **10.25-inch** digital instrument cluster, a full suite of USB outlets (USB-A, USB-C), plus a sub-boot in the nose for 50 litres of extra cargo. --- ## **Engine & Fuel Economy** **Premium** single-motor RWD (230kW/380Nm) claims 482km (WLTP). **Performance** dual-motor AWD (390kW/690Nm) manages 456km, with a feisty 0–100km/h in 4.5s. Both use an **82.56kWh** LFP battery with max **150kW** DC charging and **11kW** AC. Observed short test usage around 19kWh/100km, though real efficiency data awaits further testing. --- ## Image Gallery ![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/BYD-Sealion-7-4-1.webp) ![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/BYD-Sealion-7-5-3.webp) ![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/BYD-Sealion-7-6.webp) ![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/BYD-Sealion-7-1-2.webp) ![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/BYD-Sealion-7-2-2.webp) ![](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2025/02/BYD-Sealion-7-3-2.webp) --- ## Expert Media Reviews CarExpert – 2025 BYD Sealion 7 + **Score:** 8.4 / 10 "BYD’s newest model in Australia is now on sale, and there’s a lot to like about this pure-electric Tesla Model Y challenger." **Link:** [Read review](https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-reviews/2025-byd-sealion-7-review?ref=carexplore.com.au) Drive – 2025 BYD Sealion 7 + **Score:** 7.5 / 10 "A compelling new entry in the EV mid-sized SUV race, albeit not without some rough edges in real-world efficiency and final polish." **Link:** [Read review](https://www.drive.com.au/reviews/2025-byd-sealion-7-review-australian-first-drive/?ref=carexplore.com.au) Carsales – 2025 BYD Sealion 7 + **Score:** 81 / 100 "BYD’s next-gen SUV leverages strong design and a comfortable driving experience, making it a worthy alternative to more established EV players." **Link:** [Read review](https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/byd-sealion-7-2025-review-148683/?ref=carexplore.com.au) CarsGuide – 2025 BYD Sealion 7 + **Score:** 7.4 / 10 "Refined cabin meets a potent e-powertrain, though some may find the styling and occupant packaging less striking than direct rivals." **Link:** [Read review](https://www.carsguide.com.au/ev/byd-sealion-7-96718?ref=carexplore.com.au) ChasingCars – 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance + **Score:** n/a "The dual-motor variant is surprisingly quick but overshadowed by the excellent value in the single-motor model’s real-world capability." **Link:** [Read review](https://www.chasingcars.com.au/reviews/midsize-suvs/byd-sealion-7-performance-2025-review/?ref=carexplore.com.au) EVCentral – 2025 BYD Sealion 7 + **Score:** n/a "Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y – the Sealion 7 – in Australia, with promising comfort and tech for families." **Link:** [Read review](https://evcentral.com.au/2025-byd-sealion-7-review-chinese-giant-unleashes-its-alternative-to-the-tesla-model-y-juniper-in-australia/?ref=carexplore.com.au) Think we're missing a review? [add it here!](https://www.carexplore.com.au/add-a-review/) --- ## **Safety Rating** The [BYD Sealion 7](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/byd-sealion-7/) is yet to receive an **ANCAP** or **Euro NCAP** rating. Standard active safety includes: - AEB (pedestrians, cyclists) - Lane-keep & emergency lane-keep - Adaptive cruise control w/ front collision warning - Driver attention monitor - Blind-spot monitor & rear cross-traffic alert - Safe exit warning - Surround-view camera system Up to 9 airbags, including a driver’s far-side unit. --- ## **Reliability Rating** BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 is tried and tested in the Seal and Atto 3, but the Sealion 7 is a new packaging variant. So far, brand reliability is decent though limited by short history outside China. Comprehensive after-sales support is growing with more BYD Experience Centres. Warranty coverage stands at 6 years/150,000km (vehicle) and 8 years/160,000km (battery). --- ## **Cost of Ownership** - **Warranty:** 6 years/150,000km vehicle, 8 years/160,000km battery - **Servicing:** 12 months/20,000km intervals (10-year schedule) - **Average 10-year service total:** $4157 (Premium), $4377 (Performance) - **Roadside:** 12 months standard, extendable if serviced at BYD No free servicing or included charge credit is announced at time of writing. --- ## **Conclusion** The [**2025 BYD Sealion 7**](https://www.carexplore.com.au/tag/byd-sealion-7/) refines the brand’s approach to mid-sized electric SUVs, packing a comfortable, firmish chassis tune, large rotating touchscreen, and premium interior flair. With a sub-$55k starting point, it undercuts Tesla’s Model Y while delivering a near-equal everyday user experience, if not quite matching the Model Y in brand cachet or outright range. The Performance AWD offers exhilarating acceleration yet questionable value at $9000 extra. Overall, the Sealion 7’s easygoing manners, minimal driver annoyance, and strong feature set should appeal to families wanting a practical, well-priced EV SUV – especially in the sweet-spot Premium spec. --- ## Buy the BYD Sealion 7 ![CarExplore Logo](https://www.carexplore.com.au/content/images/2024/12/C--3-.png) If you're looking to buy the BYD Sealion 7, **CarExplore** can help you find the perfect match. Find your next car with CarExplore. [Find out more](#) × --- [2025 BYD Sealion 7 Price Revealed: Full Pricing GuideThe 2025 BYD Sealion 7 starts at $54,990 in Australia. 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