2025 BYD Hiace 7: One step closer to Tesla Model Y competitor
2025 BYD Hiace 7: One step closer to Tesla Model Y competitor

The mid-size electric SUV will arrive here in February 2025 and will compete not only with the Tesla Model Y, but also with a growing number of Chinese rivals including the Xpeng G6, Shenzhen Leopard S07 and Leapmoo C10 compete. Government approval documents reveal two different powertrains have been approved for sale in Australia. There's a single-motor rear-wheel-drive configuration with 230kW of power, and an all-wheel-drive version with dual motors - one with 160kW and the other with 230kW, for a total system output of 390kW. Hundreds of new car deals available via car expert Now. Get the experts on your side and get big rewards. Browse now. The filing doesn't show battery or range figures, but in Europe the Sealion 7 can be had with an 82.5kWh or 91.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. Dual-motor all-wheel drive models have a WLTP range of up to 502 kilometers with the larger battery and DC fast charging of up to 230kW,…

Sealion 7 Debuts In Europe As BYD’s Latest Tesla Challenger
Hiace 7 unveiled as BYD’s latest Tesla challenger in Europe

After being launched in China, BYD Hiace 7 made its European debut in Paris. The Tesla Model Y rival features dual electric motors and a BYD Blade battery pack. BYD's European product line includes 7 models, and 6 more models will be launched in the next 14 months. More: Nio drops Onvo L60 price to replace Tesla Model Y, starts at $21,000 according to otokathe Sealion 7 will be delivered in the UK from the end of October, with prices starting at around £45,000 ($58,807). This puts it head-to-head with the Tesla Model Y, which costs £44,990 to £59,990 ($58,806 to $78,413) in the UK. Competitive? Maybe. But once on the road, the real test comes. BYD