BYD Sealion 7 vs Nissan ARIYA

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Nissan ARIYA opens at $55,840. That makes the BYD Sealion 7 the more affordable entry point by $850.

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 $61,424 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 Nissan ARIYA hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the BYD Sealion 7 and 86% for the Nissan ARIYA.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Nissan ARIYA 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 Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 7 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 7 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Nissan ARIYA gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-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 Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA counters with head-up display, wireless charging and heated front seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the BYD Sealion 7 gets leather upholstery while the Nissan ARIYA offers nappa 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 Nissan ARIYA responds with a Electric making 160kW and 300Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 385km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 7) vs 130kW (Nissan ARIYA).

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 235mm longer than the Nissan ARIYA at 4,595mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 466L in the Nissan ARIYA, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 34L advantage.

For towing, the Nissan ARIYA 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 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan ARIYA). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.