ev.nz summary
The short version
The Sealion 7 is BYD's mid-size electric SUV for New Zealand: an 82.56kWh Blade Battery, rear-drive Premium from $68,990 +ORC (482km WLTP) and dual-motor Performance at $80,990 +ORC (456km, 0–100 in 4.5s). Both get 150kW DC charging and a 5-star ANCAP rating.
Highlights
- Up to 482km WLTP
- 5-star ANCAP (2025)
- 150kW DC charging
- 500L boot plus 58L frunk
- Performance AWD: 4.5s 0–100 and 1,500kg braked towing
Worth knowing
- No published 10–80% charge time on the sheet
- Premium braked towing is 750kg
- Kerb weight over 2,200kg
This summary is based on BYD New Zealand's October 2026 specification sheet and ANCAP data, checked on 24 October 2026. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Battery / drive | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $68,990 +ORC | 82.56kWh, RWD | 482km | 6.7s |
| Performance | $80,990 +ORC | 82.56kWh, AWD | 456km | 4.5s |
Overview
The BYD Sealion 7 is a mid-size five-seat electric SUV, 4,830mm long with a 2,930mm wheelbase. Premium rear-drive is $68,990 +ORC and Performance AWD is $80,990 +ORC on the October 2026 sheet.
Both use an 82.56kWh Blade Battery. Premium makes 230kW / 380Nm for 482km of WLTP range and 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. Performance adds a front motor for 390kW / 690Nm, 456km and 4.5 seconds.
DC charging peaks at 150kW (CCS2) with an 11kW Type 2 AC charger. V2L is standard. BYD does not publish 10–80% minute figures on this sheet.
Boot space is 500L plus a 58L frunk. Braked towing is 750kg on Premium and 1,500kg on Performance. Dynaudio 12-speaker audio, a panoramic glass roof and a head-up display are listed.
ANCAP awarded the Sealion 7 five stars in 2025. BYD New Zealand covers it with a 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty, an 8-year / 160,000km battery warranty and eight years of roadside assistance.
Range and charging
BYD New Zealand lists 11kW AC and 150kW DC on both trims. Minute figures for 10–80% are not published on the October 2026 sheet.
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Specifications
| Specification | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Maximum power | 230kW | 390kW |
| Maximum torque | 380Nm | 690Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7s | 4.5s |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Specification | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 82.56kWh Blade Battery | |
| Range (WLTP) | 482km | 456km |
| Range (NEDC) | 567km | 542km |
| Specification | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| On-board AC charger | Up to 11kW | |
| DC peak (CCS2) | 150kW | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Standard, with discharge adaptor | |
| Specification | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 4,830 / 1,925 / 1,620mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,930mm | |
| Turning radius | 5.85m | |
| Kerb weight | 2,225kg | 2,340kg |
| GVM | 2,635kg | 2,750kg |
| Boot / frunk | 500L / 58L | |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 750kg / 750kg | 1,500kg / 750kg |
| Wheels / tyres | 19" (235/50 & 255/45) | 20" (245/45) |
| Specification | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 6 years / 150,000km | |
| High-voltage battery | 8 years / 160,000km | |
| Roadside assistance | 8 years | |
Specifications from BYD New Zealand's Sealion 7 specification sheet (1 October 2026), checked 24 October 2026. DC 10–80% minute figures are not listed on the sheet.
Equipment
Standard on every Sealion 7
- 15.6" touchscreen with Dynaudio 12-speaker audio
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Head-up display
- Panoramic glass roof
- Ventilated and heated front seats
- 360° camera
- V2L with discharge adaptor
- Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keeping Control
- 58L front boot plus 500L rear boot
- 6-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty
Performance adds
- Dual-motor AWD: 390kW / 690Nm, 0–100 in 4.5s
- 1,500kg braked towing
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- 20-inch wheels
Safety
BYD New Zealand lists dual front, side and curtain airbags, a far-side airbag for the driver, rear side airbags, 360° camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Control, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Door Open Warning, Child Presence Detection, Driver Attention Warning and a head-up display on Sealion 7 variants covered by the ANCAP rating.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- BYD New Zealand: Sealion 7 overview
- bydnz.nz: Sealion 7 Warranty wording
- BYD Sealion 7 specification sheet (October 2026, PDF) Prices, performance, battery, charging, dimensions, equipment
- ANCAP: BYD SEALION 7 safety rating 5 stars, 2025
- BYD New Zealand: roadside assistance
- Book a BYD test drive
Prices exclude on-road costs and can change; check with BYD New Zealand before buying.
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