BYD Sealion 7
The BYD Sealion 7 is a fully electric large SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in January 2025. Two variants are available, the Premium and Performance, priced from $65,990 to $76,990.
WLTP range is 456 km on the Performance and up to 482 km on the Premium, from a 84 kWh battery.
BYD Sealion 7 Performance (2025)
BYD Sealion 7 PerformanceThe performance variant has larger wheels (20"), an AWD dual-motor powertrain.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
BYD Sealion 7 Premium (2025)
BYD Sealion 7 PremiumPerformance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
BYD Sealion 7 Review
Cross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the BYD Sealion 7 Premium, that might be worth a look.
Similar price, NZ's top seller with a much bigger boot and more towing.
RANGE
466 km
POWER
220 kW
PRICE
$67,900
* DriveawaySame price, Large SUV with far more power and 2000 kg towing.
RANGE
480 km
POWER
310 kW
PRICE
$69,990
* DriveawayPricier, AWD with much more power and a bit more range.
RANGE
510 km
POWER
358 kW
PRICE
$72,990
* DriveawayCheaper Large SUV with AWD and similar range, more towing.
RANGE
485 km
POWER
266 kW
PRICE
$63,990
* DriveawaySame price, AWD with more range and more towing.
RANGE
533 km
POWER
280 kW
PRICE
$68,990
* DriveawayHow many BYD Sealion 7 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 877 registered to date (including 1 used imports).






