Toyota bZ4X vs BYD Sealion 7

The Toyota bZ4X 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.

Both the Toyota bZ4X and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Toyota bZ4X and 89% for the BYD Sealion 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The BYD Sealion 7 packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the Toyota bZ4X.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Toyota bZ4X 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 Toyota bZ4X features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Dynaudio audio that the Toyota bZ4X does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Toyota bZ4X gets synthetic leather upholstery while the BYD Sealion 7 offers leather.

The Toyota bZ4X uses a Electric producing 165kW and 266Nm 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 165kW. In the real-world sprint, 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: 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 516km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Toyota bZ4X) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The Toyota bZ4X measures 4,690mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 140mm 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 452L in the Toyota bZ4X and 500L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 48L 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 (Toyota bZ4X) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.