2026 BYD Sealion 7
The new BYD Sealion 7 is a medium SUV available in New Zealand from $67,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Premium variant and topping out at $79,990 for the Performance variant.
There are 2 variants of the Sealion 7 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2025.
The new 2026 Sealion 7 is offered with a 6 year, 150,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the BYD Sealion 7 include electric motor (230kW/380Nm) and electric motor (390kW/690Nm). Both rear-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.

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BYD Sealion 7
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 2,189 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,830 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,925 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,189 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 410 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 BYD Sealion 7
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BYD Sealion 7 is the Premium variant that starts from $67,990.
See all BYD Sealion 7 PricingThe most expensive BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance variant that starts from $79,990.
See all BYD Sealion 7 PricingThe best towing capacity of a BYD Sealion 7 is offered by the Performance variant which can tow 1500 kg.
See all BYD Sealion 7 towing capacityThe largest BYD Sealion 7 is the Premium variant which measures 1925mm wide, 4830mm in length and sits 1620mm tall.
The most powerful BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance variant which has 390kW of power and 690nm of torque.
The BYD Sealion 7 is built in China and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest BYD Sealion 7 is the Performance variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2750 kg.
The BYD Sealion 7 is an electric vehicle and does not use any fuel.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.