2026 Sealion 7 Review | Why Is BYD's $55K EV Outselling EVERYONE in AUS??

Is the 2026 BYD Sealion 7 still the smartest buy in the Aussie market, or is it a $70,000 mistake? Is this mid size electric SUV still the smartest buy in the BYD Australia lineup, or is it a $70,000 mistake? In this BYD Sealion 7 review, we go beyond the 745% sales spike to see how this Tesla Model Y rival actually holds up once the dust has settled. Known globally as the BYD Sea Lion 07 EV and BYD Song L EV in China, or the BYD Shīraion 7 and Ssiraion 7 in North Asia, we look at BYD Sealion 7 reliability issues surfacing on Reddit, from air conditioning compressor failures to spare parts delays. We tackle the big questions: Is the BYD Sealion 7 price of $55k (Premium) or $64k (BYD Sealion 7 Performance) still better value than a Tesla Model Y, Xpeng G6, or Kia EV5? We dive into BYD Sealion 7 specs, the 82kWh Blade battery range, and the fishy servicing gap between Australia and Europe. Whether you’re looking at the BYD Sealion 7 interior, its 4.5-second 0-100km/h launch, or its real-world BYD Sealion 7 range, this is the EV review Australia needs to see. Before you buy any Chinese electric car in 2026, watch our verdict on what might be the best electric SUV 2026 has to offer. 0:00 Is the 2026 BYD Sealion 7 still worth buying? 0:17 What are the common BYD Sealion 7 reliability issues? 1:19 Does the BYD Sealion 7 have good resale value? 3:20 What is the real BYD Sealion 7 price on-road? 5:01 Why is BYD servicing in Australia different to Europe? 6:49 How fast is the BYD Sealion 7 Performance 0-100? 8:05 Is the BYD Sealion 7 interior better than a Tesla? 11:48 Does the BYD Sealion 7 have physical buttons? 17:04 How much legroom is in the BYD Sealion 7 back seat? 19:51 How does the BYD Sealion 7 drive on Australian roads? 26:52 Should I buy a BYD Sealion 7 or Tesla Model Y? 📰 Read the full written 2026 BYD Sealion 7 review on carsales.com.au. #bydsealion7 #BYDSealion7Review #TeslaModelY #ElectricSUV #BYDAustralia #EVReview #CarsalesReview Subscribe for the latest advice, reviews and comparison tests 👍 https://www.youtube.com/user/carsales... STAY UP TO DATE AND CONNECT WITH US https://www.carsales.com.au/   / carsales.com.au     / carsalescomau     / carsalescomau   carsales. Buy it. Sell it. Love it.® For over 25 years, carsales has been Australia’s go-to place for buying and selling vehicles - connecting people across the country with confidence and ease. So for expert reviews, comparison tests helpful advice and everything cars, Like and Subscribe to the official carsales YouTube channel today. https://www.youtube.com/user/carsales... #carsaleschannel #carsales