BYD Sealion 7 vs Deepal S07

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $50,990 before on-road costs, while the Deepal S07 opens at $49,990. That makes the Deepal S07 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 $56,089 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the BYD Sealion 7 and Deepal S07 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 87% for the BYD Sealion 7 and 95% for the Deepal S07.

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 Sealion 7 and 7 in the Deepal S07.

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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 7 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Deepal S07 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 stands out with Dynaudio audio — features our data doesn't list for the Deepal S07. The Deepal S07 counters with Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 7 gets genuine leather upholstery while the Deepal S07 offers synthetic leather.

The BYD Sealion 7 uses a Electric producing 230kW and 380Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Deepal S07 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), 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: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 80kWh (Deepal S07), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 475km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 7) vs 92kW (Deepal S07).

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 80mm longer than the Deepal S07 at 4,750mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 445L in the Deepal S07, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 55L advantage.

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

Warranty: 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.