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On our most recent adventure day, Majella and I set out to view the BYD Sealion 7 — currently battling it out with the Tesla Model Y to be Australia’s number one selling BEV. Preliminary data indicated that the Tesla Model Y has won the battle for June. Our friends know that we are planning to upgrade our 7-year-old Tesla Model 3 and challenged us to consider the Sealion 7 as an alternative for the Tesla Model Y. In short, it was no contest. The Tesla it is, better tech for a few thousand dollars more. Plus, I guess we are more used to the minimalist design features.
BYD Sea Lion 7. Photo courtesy Majella Waterworth
On arrival at the North Lakes BYD dealership, we found ourselves in awe at the range of cars. Not just the Attos and the Seals, but also the Sealions. BYD has the Sealion 5, 6, 7, and 8 for sale in Australia. Sadly, the Sealion 7 is the only fully electric model. However, BYD markets the others as “Super Hybrids” due to the large size of their batteries and attendant range. A Shark 6 was quietly charging in the corner. Perhaps it is a little shy after being named Newscorp’s ute of the year. Thank you, Rupert.
