Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.
It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.
See the complete cost calculator
Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).
This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
WLTP Consumption
How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses
WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Highway Range
An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).
WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).
See more about WLTP range and efficiency
Real Range Estimate
How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.
Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.
Consumption ⚡️
How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?
Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) ⚡️
V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.
Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.
Tow Capacity
Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)
Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).
Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).
See all EVs ranked by tow capacity .
Boot Space 🧳
Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)
The volume of space available.
Frunk
Volume (Litres)
The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.
Battery Capacity 🔋
Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh
Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.
Complete guide to EV batteries .
Battery Chemistry 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.
LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.
NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.
Which EVs have LFP? .
AC Charge
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at home or public AC charging.
An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.
This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Single-phase power supports up to 7.4 kW - if the EV can take more than this, three-phase power must be available at the property.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at a DC fast charger.
Charging power also is limited by the capacity of the charging station.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
EVs BYD Sealion 7
BYD Sealion 7
With similar styling to the BYD Seal, the larger Sealion 7 fastback SUV is based on the same e-platform architecture and blade battery.
Current models BYD Sealion 7 Performance
BYD Sealion 7 Performance
2025→
The performance variant has larger wheels (20″), an AWD dual-motor powertrain.
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 4.5 s Top Speed 215 km/h
Total Power 390 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 456 km Highway Range 349 km
WLTP Consumption 214 Wh/km Charging Cost $5.35/100 km
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 404 km Consumption 4.9 km / kWh 20.4 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 84 kWh / 82.5 kWh Chemistry LFP Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 150 kW
Safety
Based on 2024 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1500 kg Boot Space 520 L / 1789 L Frunk 58 L
Shape Large SUV Length 4830 mm Width 1925 mm Height 1620 mm Kerb Weight 2340 kg
BYD Sealion 7 Premium
BYD Sealion 7 Premium
2025→
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 6.7 s Top Speed 215 km/h
Total Power 230 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 482 km Highway Range 369 km
WLTP Consumption 199 Wh/km Charging Cost $4.98/100 km
BYD Sealion 7 Premium: Real Range
Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range 427 km Consumption 5.2 km / kWh 19.3 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 84 kWh / 82.5 kWh Chemistry LFP Vehicle-to-Load Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power 11 kW DC charge power 150 kW
Safety
Based on 2024 VSRR rating
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 750 kg Boot Space 520 L / 1789 L Frunk 58 L
Shape Large SUV Length 4830 mm Width 1925 mm Height 1620 mm Kerb Weight 2225 kg
BYD Sealion 7 Performance BYD Sealion 7 Premium Price $79,990 $67,990 WLTP Range 456 km 482 km Highway Range 356 km 376 km Price per km of range $175 $141 0-100 km/h 4.5 s 6.7 s Top Speed 215 km/h 215 km/h Drive AWD RWD Power 390 kW 230 kW Battery (nominal) 84 kWh 84 kWh Battery (usable) 82.5 kWh 82.5 kWh WLTP Consumption 214 Wh/km 199 Wh/km Chemistry LFP LFP AC speed 11 kW 11 kW DC speed 150 kW 150 kW Vehicle to Load Yes Yes Boot space 520 L 520 L Boot (seats down) 1789 L 1789 L Frunk 58 L 58 L Seats 5 5 Length 4830 mm 4830 mm Width 1925 mm 1925 mm Height 1620 mm 1620 mm Weight 2340 kg 2225 kg Tow (braked) 1500 kg 750 kg Tow (unbraked) 750 kg 750 kg
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Sales and ranking The BYD Sealion 7 is outside the top 50 new fully electric vehicles in New Zealand.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many BYD Sealion 7s have been sold in NZ? There have been 4 BYD Sealion 7s registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.
How many sold per month and year BYD Sealion 7 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).
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