Zeekr 7X vs BYD Sealion 7

The Zeekr 7X starts from $57,900 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 $2,910.

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 $63,690 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 Zeekr 7X and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Zeekr 7X and 89% for the BYD Sealion 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Zeekr 7X packs more ADAS features with 9 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 Zeekr 7X and 7 in the BYD Sealion 7. The Zeekr 7X adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 7 misses.

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

The Zeekr 7X features a 16-inch touchscreen paired with a 13-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 Zeekr 7X stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof and ambient lighting that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 7. The BYD Sealion 7 counters with power tailgate and Dynaudio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Zeekr 7X gets synthetic pu leather upholstery while the BYD Sealion 7 offers leather.

The Zeekr 7X uses a Electric producing 310kW and 440Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6 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 Zeekr 7X has the clear power advantage at 310kW vs 230kW. In the real-world sprint, the Zeekr 7X is 0.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 75kWh (Zeekr 7X) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 480km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 450kW (Zeekr 7X) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The Zeekr 7X measures 4,787mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 43mm 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 539L in the Zeekr 7X and 500L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the Zeekr 7X a 39L advantage.

For towing, the Zeekr 7X leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg 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 / 200,000km (Zeekr 7X) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.