Zeekr X vs BYD Sealion 7

The Zeekr X starts from $49,900 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $49,990. That makes the Zeekr X the more affordable entry point by $90.

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 $54,890 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 Zeekr X and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 91% for the Zeekr X and 89% for the BYD Sealion 7.

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

The Zeekr X features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 7 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Zeekr X stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, V2L, Yamaha audio 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.

The Zeekr X uses a Electric producing 200kW and 343Nm 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 200kW. 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: 66kWh (Zeekr X) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 540km and 482km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Zeekr X) vs 150kW (BYD Sealion 7).

The Zeekr X measures 4,432mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 398mm 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 239L in the Zeekr X and 400L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the BYD Sealion 7 a 161L advantage.

For towing, the Zeekr X 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: 5 years / 200,000km (Zeekr X) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The BYD Sealion 7 has longer coverage.