Head to head
Tesla Model Y vs BYD Sealion 7
A side-by-side comparison of published Australian specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Tesla Model Y offers more range — 460 km WLTP against 435 km, a gap of about 25 km between charges. The Tesla Model Y is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 854 litres and 5 seats versus 500 litres and 5 in the BYD Sealion 7. Prices start at the same figure, so the deciding factors are boot space, pace (4.5s plays 5.9s off the line) and which standout feature matters more to you.
On the measured specifications below, the Tesla Model Y leads in 2 areas and the BYD Sealion 7 in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–100 km/h(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in Australia — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech