BYD Sealion 7 vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the BYD Sealion 7 compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery82.5 kWh

WLTP range502 km

Efficiency16.4 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 230 kW

BYD Sealion 7: large SUV body style illustration — BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD · body style illustration (not the exact model)

BYD Sealion 7 vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	BYD Sealion 7	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£712	£1,703	£991
Germany	€1,047	€2,289	€1,242
France	€693	€2,164	€1,471
Canada	C$463	C$1,462	C$1,000
Australia	A$980	A$1,502	A$522
United Arab Emirates	AED 801	AED 2,272	AED 1,471
India	₹18,780	₹98,407	₹79,627
Saudi Arabia	SAR 528	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,744
Netherlands	€692	€2,388	€1,696
Spain	€722	€1,880	€1,158
Italy	€803	€2,087	€1,285
Japan	¥95,792	¥150,832	¥55,040
Norway	€520	€2,048	€1,527
Sweden	€734	€1,540	€806
China	CN¥1,418	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,587
South Africa	R8,578	R19,198	R10,620
Mexico	MX$4,979	MX$24,940	MX$19,961
Turkey	₺7,847	₺51,860	₺44,013

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a BYD Sealion 7?

Charging at home, about €1,126 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a BYD Sealion 7 pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.