BYD Sealion 7 vs Deepal S07

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Deepal S07 opens at $53,900. That makes the BYD Sealion 7 the more affordable entry point by $3,910.

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 $54,989 and $59,290 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 Sealion 7 and Deepal S07 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 7 and 95% for the Deepal S07.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Deepal S07 packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Sealion 7.

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. The Deepal S07 adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 7 misses.

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 wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Dynaudio audio that you will not find on the Deepal S07. The Deepal S07 counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats, V2L, Sony audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 7 gets 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 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: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 80kWh (Deepal S07). 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 400L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 445L in the Deepal S07, giving the Deepal S07 a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Deepal S07 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg 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 Sealion 7) vs 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07). The Deepal S07 has longer coverage.