BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia PV5

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia PV5 opens at $55,990. That makes the BYD Sealion 7 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 $60,489 and $61,589 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.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 Kia PV5 gets a 12.9-inch display and 7.5-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate and Dynaudio audio that you will not find on the Kia PV5. The Kia PV5 counters with Apple CarPlay and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 7 gets leather upholstery while the Kia PV5 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the BYD Sealion 7 and 1-zone in the Kia PV5.

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 Kia PV5 responds with a Electric Motor making 120kW and 250Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 5.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 71.2kWh (Kia PV5), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 400km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 7) vs 150kW (Kia PV5).

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 135mm longer than the Kia PV5 at 4,695mm (2,995mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia PV5 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 1500L in the Kia PV5, giving the Kia PV5 a 1000L advantage.

For towing, the Kia PV5 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 Sealion 7) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia PV5). The Kia PV5 has longer coverage.