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The 2025 BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV, designed to rival the Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6/EV5, has been spotted in Australia with mild disguise. While BYD representatives have not officially confirmed its arrival in Australian showrooms, the right-hand-drive model has been widely anticipated. The Sealion 7 shares underpinnings with other BYD electric cars, and it may be priced above $60,000 in Australia to differentiate it from the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid. The SUV offers a choice of battery packs and electric motors, with a claimed acceleration time of 4.2 seconds and a driving range of up to 610km in the long-range, rear-wheel-drive variant. The Australian distributor EVDirect plans to launch two more models this year, possibly including the Sealion 7.
Brands mentioned: BYD, Tesla, Kia.