BYD Sealion 7 vs Skoda Elroq

The BYD Sealion 7 starts from $54,990 before on-road costs, while the Skoda Elroq opens at $54,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $60,489 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 Skoda Elroq gets a 13-inch display and 5-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 Skoda Elroq. The Skoda Elroq counters with 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 Skoda Elroq offers cloth.

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 Skoda Elroq responds with a Electric Motor making 210kW and 545Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 210kW. In the real-world sprint, the Skoda Elroq is 0.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7) vs 82kWh (Skoda Elroq), giving WLTP ranges of 482km and 570km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (BYD Sealion 7) vs 135kW (Skoda Elroq).

The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830mm long on a 2,930mm wheelbase, 342mm longer than the Skoda Elroq at 4,488mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 500L in the BYD Sealion 7 and 470L in the Skoda Elroq, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 30L advantage.

For towing, the Skoda Elroq leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 450kg 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 (Skoda Elroq). The Skoda Elroq has longer coverage.