Kia PV5 vs BYD Sealion 7

The Kia PV5 starts from $55,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $54,990. 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 $61,589 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 Kia PV5 features a 12.9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7.5-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 Kia PV5 stands out with Apple CarPlay and V2L that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 7. The BYD Sealion 7 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, power tailgate and Dynaudio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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

The Kia PV5 uses a Electric Motor producing 120kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 12.5 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 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: 71.2kWh (Kia PV5) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 400km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Kia PV5) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

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

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

For towing, the BYD Sealion 7 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: 7 years / 999,999km (Kia PV5) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The Kia PV5 has longer coverage.