BYD Sealion 7 vs Xpeng G6
What's the difference?

BYD Sealion 7

$46,990 - $68,888

2025 price

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Xpeng G6

$43,990 - $59,990

2025 price

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Summary

2025 BYD Sealion 7

2025 Xpeng G6

By Emily Agar

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Multi-Motor – Mixed Types

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Electric range

456 km

Electric range

570 km

Energy consumption

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17.5 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

82.56 kWh

87.50 kWh

Seating

Likes

Looks the part of a premium SUV
Well-equipped with comfort and safety
Oodles of passenger room

Comfy, cruisy motoring
Premium feel in the cabin
Big battery means big driving range

Dislikes

Some tech gremlins still to sort out
Exterior design too similar to Porsche
Multimedia display houses all functions

Stalk-style gear selector feels old fashioned
Demands a longer standard warranty
Comfort tops dynamics

2025 BYD Sealion 7 Summary

Looking across BYD's line-up, you'd think you were reading the attractions for the local aquarium! And now the Sealion 7 has entered the splash zone, or more accurately, the most popular car segment - the mid-size SUV.

It fights for pole position against the long-running electric favourite, the Tesla Model Y but newcomer Cupra Tavascan also offers some sporty competition.

For this review we're testing the flagship Performance grade to see whether or not it offers family-friendly fun.

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2025 Xpeng G6 Summary

If you’re someone still convinced the newcomer Chinese brands don't have what it takes to shake up the Australian new car market, this might just prove you wrong.

It’s the 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range, and it’s a lot like the Tesla Model Y, only cheaper – and, in some ways, much better.

Don't believe me? Read on and I'll prove it.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 BYD Sealion 7 2025 Xpeng G6

Verdict

The BYD Sealion 7 Performance is well-priced and well-equipped. It more than holds its own against its mid-size electric SUV rivals. It has great motor outputs and it handles comfortably on the road. There's a lot to like here but some of the technology needs to be tweaked.

Verdict

You never know quite what to expect when you jump into the first model from a brand-new brand, but the XPeng G6 was a pleasant surprise. And at this price, with these features, it should really give Tesla Model Y shoppers something to think about.

BYD Sealion 7 vs Xpeng G6 What's the difference?

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Verdict

BYD Sealion 7 vs Xpeng G6
What's the difference?