Kia EV4 vs BYD Sealion 7

The Kia EV4 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $50,990. That makes the Kia EV4 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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $52,990 for the Kia EV4 and $54,990 for the BYD Sealion 7.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Kia EV4 and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 84% for the Kia EV4 and 87% for the BYD Sealion 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 7 of 10 key ADAS systems on the BYD Sealion 7, against 4 on the Kia EV4.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Kia EV4 features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the BYD Sealion 7 gets a 15.6-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The BYD Sealion 7 counters with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Dynaudio audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Kia EV4 uses a Electric Motor producing 150kW and 283Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 responds with a Electric making 230kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the BYD Sealion 7 is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 58.3kWh (Kia EV4) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 630km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 140kW (Kia EV4) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The Kia EV4 measures 4,730mm long on a 2,820mm wheelbase, 100mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 7 at 4,830mm (2,930mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 490L in the Kia EV4 and 500L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 10L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV4) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The Kia EV4 has longer coverage.