BYD Atto 3 vs BYD Sealion 7

The BYD Atto 3 starts from $39,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $54,990. That makes the BYD Atto 3 the more affordable entry point by $15,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $43,989 and $60,489 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the BYD Atto 3 and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the BYD Atto 3 and 87% for the BYD Sealion 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Atto 3 and 7 in the BYD Sealion 7.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The BYD Atto 3 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 5-inch digital dash, while the BYD Sealion 7 gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Dynaudio audio that the BYD Atto 3 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Atto 3 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the BYD Sealion 7 offers genuine leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the BYD Atto 3 and 2-zone in the BYD Sealion 7.

The BYD Atto 3 uses a Electric producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 responds with a Electric making 230kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 1.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 49.9kWh (BYD Atto 3) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 345km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 70kW (BYD Atto 3) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm long on a 2,720mm wheelbase, 375mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 7 at 4,830mm (2,930mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 440L in the BYD Atto 3 and 500L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 60L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 7 leads with a 750kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Atto 3) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). Both match on warranty length.