BYD Sealion 6 vs Jaecoo J7 SHS

The BYD Sealion 6 starts from $42,990 before on-road costs, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS opens at $43,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 6 the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

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 $47,289 and $48,389 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.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 SHS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 6 and 81% for the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Jaecoo J7 SHS packs more ADAS features with 9 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Sealion 6.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the BYD Sealion 6 and 8 in the Jaecoo J7 SHS. The Jaecoo J7 SHS adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 6 misses.

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 Sealion 6 features a 12.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jaecoo J7 SHS gets a 13.2-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS counters with wireless charging that the BYD Sealion 6 does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The BYD Sealion 6 uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 255kW and 525Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 SHS has the clear power advantage at 255kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 6 is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.3kWh (BYD Sealion 6) vs 18.3kWh (Jaecoo J7 SHS), giving WLTP ranges of 92km and 90km. DC fast charging peaks at 18kW (BYD Sealion 6) vs 40kW (Jaecoo J7 SHS).

The BYD Sealion 6 measures 4,775mm long on a 2,765mm wheelbase, 275mm longer than the Jaecoo J7 SHS at 4,500mm (2,672mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 425L in the BYD Sealion 6 and 340L in the Jaecoo J7 SHS, giving the BYD Sealion 6 a 85L advantage.

For towing, the BYD Sealion 6 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, electricity costs roughly $226/year for the BYD Sealion 6 and $48/year for the Jaecoo J7 SHS. That is a $178 annual difference in favour of the Jaecoo J7 SHS.

Estimated annual total: $226 (BYD Sealion 6) vs $48 (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS saves you roughly $178 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 6) vs 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7 SHS). The Jaecoo J7 SHS has longer coverage.