Toyota bZ4X vs BYD Sealion 7
Australian prices, range, charging, performance, warranty and safety, side by side. Every figure is sourced on each car's page.
The Toyota bZ4X starts at $55,990 (MRLP · before on-roads) and the BYD Sealion 7 at $54,990 (Drive-away). These are different price types, so compare drive-away figures with your dealer. For range, the Toyota bZ4X goes further: 591 km WLTP against 482 km. The Toyota bZ4X is cheaper to run: about $3.36 per 100 km charging at home against $4.79. Owners rate the BYD Sealion 7 7.2/10 in our Owner Verdict.
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | $55,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $54,990 Drive-away |
| Highest price | $69,990 MRLP · before on-roads | $69,307 Est. drive-away (Sydney) |
| Best range (WLTP) | 591 km | 482 km |
| Largest battery | 74.7 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Max power | 280 kW | 390 kW |
| Max torque | 266 Nm | 690 Nm |
| Quickest 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 4.5 s |
| Max DC charging | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| AC charging | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy use | 12 kWh/100 km | 17.1 kWh/100 km |
| Cost per 100 km (home charging) | $3.36 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 | $4.79 at 28c/kWh · petrol SUV: $17.60 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | RWD / AWD |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot space | 452 L | 500 L (plus 58 L front boot) |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Warranty | 5 years / unlimited km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| ANCAP | 5 stars (2025) | Not yet rated |
Key differences
Worked out only from figures we have for every car here, using each model's best figure across its variants.
- Longest WLTP range: 591 km
- Cheapest to run: $3.36 per 100 km
- Quickest 0–100 km/h: 4.5 s
- Most powerful: 390 kW
- Biggest battery: 82.5 kWh
Running costs side by side
Cost to drive 100 km when charging at home (28c/kWh), and the yearly bill at 15,000 km, against a petrol and a hybrid SUV at today's Melbourne fuel prices.
| Charging | Toyota bZ4X | BYD Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate (28c/kWh) | $3.36 per 100 km | $4.79 per 100 km |
| Home, overnight off-peak (22c/kWh) | $2.64 per 100 km | $3.76 per 100 km |
| Public fast charger (75c/kWh) | $9.00 per 100 km | $12.83 per 100 km |
Official laboratory energy and fuel figures; real-world use is usually higher for every car. Electricity: Victorian Default Offer 2026–27iSource: Essential Services Commission – Victorian Default Offer 2026–27 (flat rates 26–32c/kWh across Melbourne networks) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Fuel: Melbourne median prices, 29 Oct 2026iSource: FuelCrisis.com.au – Greater Melbourne median unleaded 91, 29 Oct 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026. Public charging: typical network pricesiSource: Canberra Times – cost of fast charging (Chargefox, Evie, NRMA, Tesla, BP Pulse: 59–79c/kWh, July 2026) · checked 31 Oct 2026. Each car's page has a calculator for your own kilometres and rates.