SEALION 7PERFORMANCE +1PREMIUMPERFORMANCE

The Sealion 7 is offered in Australia in two grades. Premium is the entry point at $54,990, with a single rear motor. Performance tops the range at $63,990, adding a second motor for all-wheel drive.

Both are electric mid-size SUVs built on the same 4-door wagon body; the practical difference between them is drivetrain — single-motor RWD on Premium, dual-motor AWD on Performance.

*Drive-away estimate; on-road costs vary by state and by buyer. RRP is before on-road costs.

Pros

• Both grades sit well under the $75,000 FBT threshold that applies from April 2027, measured on RRP and on drive-away price.
• Dual-motor AWD is available on Performance without pushing the price anywhere near the FBT thresholds.
• Every grade is comfortably clear of the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles, so eligibility for the full FBT exemption is not in doubt before April 2027.

Cons

• Power output and seating configuration are not yet published for the Sealion 7 in this guide — confirm these directly with a dealer before deciding between grades.
• As a newer entrant to the Australian market, BYD's local service and charging network is less established than longer-tenured brands, though its footprint is growing quickly.

Battery electric vehicles under the luxury car tax threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles ($91,387, rising to $91,661 from 1 July 2026) are exempt from fringe benefits tax when packaged through a novated lease. That exemption is being phased out in two steps.

• Until 31 March 2027 — full exemption, unchanged, for any Sealion 7 grade under the luxury car tax threshold.
• From 1 April 2027 — full exemption continues only for electric vehicles under $75,000. Above that, up to the luxury car tax threshold, a 25% FBT discount applies instead.
• From 1 April 2029 — the full exemption ends. A 25% discount applies to all eligible vehicles.

Leases already in place are grandfathered: a lease entered into before a phase start date keeps its treatment for the term.

Where each grade sits: both Premium ($54,990 RRP, $59,247 drive-away) and Performance ($63,990 RRP, $68,697 drive-away) stay well clear of the $75,000 line, so both keep the full exemption right through the April 2027 change and only move to the 25% discount from April 2029.

BYD is one of the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturers, with a rapidly expanding lineup in Australia spanning hatchbacks, sedans and SUVs. The Sealion 7 is its mid-size electric SUV, offered here across the Premium and Performance grades covered here.

General information only

Pricing and tax thresholds on this page are general information, not tax or financial advice, and were correct at the time of publication. FBT and luxury car tax thresholds change, and the treatment of any particular lease depends on your circumstances and on the vehicle as configured. Confirm the numbers for your own situation before committing.