BYD Sealion 7 vs Leapmotor C10

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Leapmotor C10 opens at $45,888. That makes the Leapmotor C10 the more affordable entry point by $4,102.

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 $50,477 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 Leapmotor C10 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 7 and 89% for the Leapmotor C10.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Leapmotor C10 packs more ADAS features with 8 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 Leapmotor C10.

The BYD Sealion 7 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Leapmotor C10 gets a 14.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 stands out with Dynaudio audio that you will not find on the Leapmotor C10. The Leapmotor C10 counters with wireless charging, panoramic roof and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 4.5 seconds.

The Leapmotor C10 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 320Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 4.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 69.9kWh (Leapmotor C10), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 420km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 7) vs 84kW (Leapmotor C10).

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 91mm longer than the Leapmotor C10 at 4,739mm (2,825mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 400L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 546L in the Leapmotor C10, giving the Leapmotor C10 a 146L advantage.

For towing, the Leapmotor C10 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 (Leapmotor C10). The Leapmotor C10 has longer coverage.