Nissan ARIYA vs BYD Sealion 7

The Nissan ARIYA starts from $55,840 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 $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 $61,424 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.

Both the Nissan ARIYA and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Nissan ARIYA and 87% for the BYD Sealion 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Nissan ARIYA and 7 in the BYD Sealion 7.

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

The Nissan ARIYA 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 panoramic roof, ventilated seats, V2L, Dynaudio audio and ambient lighting that the Nissan ARIYA does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Nissan ARIYA gets nappa leather upholstery while the BYD Sealion 7 offers genuine leather.

The Nissan ARIYA uses a Electric producing 160kW and 300Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8 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 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: 63kWh (Nissan ARIYA) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 385km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW (Nissan ARIYA) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The Nissan ARIYA measures 4,595mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 235mm 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 466L in the Nissan ARIYA and 500L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 34L 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: 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan ARIYA) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.