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BYD’s full-frontal attack on the Tesla Model Y has at last been detailed for Australia, with the Sealion 7 electric mid-size SUV to start from $54,990 (before on-road costs) in our market.
The Sealion 7 will be offered in two trim levels — the Premium and the Performance — with the latter completing the lineup at $63,990 (before on-road costs).
That pricing significantly undercuts its key competitor, the soon-to-launch Tesla Model Y Juniper, which also arrives in two trim levels, and lists at $63,400 for the RWD and $73,400 for the Long Range AWD, both before on-road costs.
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It should also be pointed out that, while the Tesla Model Y will be target number one, the Sealion 7 also launches into an increasingly congested mid-size electric SUV segment where it will meet models like the Xpeng G6, the Deepal S07 and the Leapmotor C10.
BYD said the Sealion 7 isn't just a mainstream EV competitor, but will draw customers from brands like BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz.
"We have such a strong reputation for brining affordable luxury to Australia, and the Sealion 7 is special - this is our first premium luxury SUV," said EV Direct's Luke Todd.
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"We believe that this vehicle will attract a lot of customers from premium brands."
Measuring 4830mm in length, 1925mm in width and 1620mm in height, and with a 2930mm wheelbase, the Sealion 7 fits neatly into the mid-size SUV space, and offers a total 558L of luggage space, split between a 500L boot and a smaller storage space under its bonnet.
Both the Premium and Performance models share the same 82.56kWh battery, but while the former deploys a single rear-mounted electric motor delivering 230kW and 380Nm, the Performance uses a dual-motor setup, upping the grunt to 390kW and 690Nm, and dropping the zero to 100km/h time from 6.7 seconds to 4.5 seconds.
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Both feature 150kW DC fast charging, and up to 11kW AC charging, and the Premium will travel a claimed 482kms between charges on the WLTP cycle. The Performance, with its extra grunt, will cover less distance, with the range dropping to a claimed 456kms.
BYD is yet to confirm charging times for either model.
Both models are similarly, and pretty generously, equipped, with the Premium scoring 19-inch alloys, LED lighting, a panoramic glass roof and a powered boot.
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Inside, there are leather seats (heated and ventilated up front) and a leather steering wheel, and dual-zone climate. Finally, the tech includes 15.6-inch rotating central touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPay and Android Auto, a 12-speaker stereo, a 10.25-inch driver display and a head-up display, as well as wireless device charging. Both models also arrive with Vehicle-to-Load functionality.
The Performance then adds 20-inch alloys, painted front brake covers, a heated steering wheel and heating for the rear seats.
Orders for the Sealion 7 are now open, with a review coming to CarsGuide.com.au on February 17.
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