Cheaper BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic inbound

BYD is broadening the appeal of its popular Sealion 7 electric SUV in Australia with the introduction of a more affordable entry-level variant, the Sealion 7 Dynamic, set to launch locally in the third quarter of this year.

The new Dynamic joins the existing Premium and Performance models, which currently retail from $54,990 plus on-road costs (ORCs) and $63,990 plus ORCs respectively.

It retains the sleek design and generous features that have helped the Sealion 7 quickly find plenty of buyers but dials back some specs to deliver a sharper price point – one BYD hopes will attract a broader range of customers.

“We’re expanding the appeal of this class-leading electric SUV,” said BYD Australia’s Head of Product, Sajid Hasan, during the brand’s recent product presentation in China. “The new entry-level Dynamic makes the Sealion 7 more accessible than ever before.”

Under the skin, the Sealion 7 Dynamic is powered by a 170kW/380Nm rear-mounted electric motor paired with a 71.8-kilowatt-hour BYD Blade battery, offering a WLTP-rated driving range of 414km. That’s down slightly from the 82.56kWh unit in the Premium (482km WLTP) but still more than enough for most Australian EV buyers.

Performance remains brisk, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 7.3 seconds, and the vehicle supports 7kW AC charging and 110kW DC fast charging – enough for everyday needs, even if it falls short of the Premium variant’s 150kW peak.

Despite the lower price, the Dynamic still feels upmarket inside. It comes standard with synthetic leather seats and steering wheel, a 10-speaker audio system, and rides on 19-inch alloy wheels. A full spec list and pricing will be announced closer to the vehicle’s Australian launch but expect it to undercut the current $54,990 plus ORCs Premium model by a decent margin.

Visually, it shares the same design as its siblings, including the large panoramic glass roof, rotating central touchscreen, and slick digital cockpit. Safety tech is also expected to carry over, maintaining a high level of standard equipment across the range.

The addition of the Sealion 7 Dynamic follows BYD’s recent local success with the plug-in Shark 6 ute and comes as the brand prepares to unleash a tsunami of new models on the Australian market.

With pricing pressure mounting across the EV landscape, particularly from Chinese rivals, this new variant arrives at just the right time – and ultimately gives consumers more choice across the market.

Further bolstering its Australian line-up, BYD is also preparing for the introduction of its Denza luxury sub-brand later this year.

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