The best Chinese-branded electric EV on the market? (BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 2025 Review)
The BYD Sealion 7 has quickly become one of the top-selling electric models in Australia, recently outselling the Tesla Model Y.
And, because of it, this midsized electric crossover-styled SUV is its Chinese maker’s biggest hope for sustained success Down Under.
Here on test we have the Sealion 7 Performance AWD variants, priced from $63,990 list. It boasts a host of features, leather trim, oodles of tech and boasts 390kW and 690Nm of dual-motor drive powered by a 82.6kWh battery. Its 0-100km/h claim is 4.5 seconds.
Is the Sealion 7 the best model in the local BYD line-up? And do its qualities live up to this crossover SUV’s fast-growing popularity? Chasing Cars contributor Nathan Ponchard takes the flagship for a deep dive to find out.
Time codes:
0:00 – Intro
0:42 – Design
1:01 – Exterior features
3:02 – Boot space
3:18 – Interior
4:01 – Tech
5:10 – Seats
7:23 – Row two
8:55 – On road
9:34 – Refinement
10:14 – Dynamics
11:20 – Steering
12:00 – Safety systems
13:20 – Ride comfort
14:52 – Charging
15:45 – Verdict
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