Leapmotor C10 vs BYD Sealion 7

The Leapmotor C10 starts from $45,888 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $49,990. 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 $50,477 and $54,989 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 Leapmotor C10 and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Leapmotor C10 and 89% for the BYD Sealion 7.

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 Leapmotor C10 and 7 in the BYD Sealion 7.

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

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

The Leapmotor C10 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 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 4.5 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: 69.9kWh (Leapmotor C10) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 420km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 84kW (Leapmotor C10) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The Leapmotor C10 measures 4,739mm long on a 2,825mm wheelbase, 91mm 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 546L in the Leapmotor C10 and 400L in the BYD Sealion 7, 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: 7 years / 160,000km (Leapmotor C10) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The Leapmotor C10 has longer coverage.