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BYD Sealion 7 vs Toyota bZ4X
Two electric SUVs at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The Toyota bZ4X is £995 cheaper than the BYD Sealion 7 (£45,995 against £46,990).
- The BYD Sealion 7 goes further: about 260 miles against 245 in typical real-world driving.
- The Toyota bZ4X is more efficient (3.4 against 3.2 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The Toyota bZ4X has the bigger boot: 669 litres against 578.
Side by side
| BYD Sealion 7 82.5 kWh RWD | Toyota bZ4X Touring FWD 74.7 kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £46,990 | £45,995 |
| Real-world range | 260 mi | 245 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | – |
| Cold motorway range | 185 mi | – |
| Efficiency | 3.2 mi/kWh | 3.4 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 82.5 kWh | 71 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 150 kW | up to 150 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 32 min | – |
| AC charging | 11 kW | – |
| Boot | 578 L | 669 L |
| Towing (braked) | 750 kg | 750 kg |
| Length | 4,830 mm | – |
| 0–62 mph | 6.7 s | 7.3 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Available (check whether standard) |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | 6 years | 10 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BYD Sealion 7 82.5 kWh RWD and Toyota bZ4X Touring FWD 74.7 kWh. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Toyota bZ4X?
The Toyota bZ4X is £995 cheaper than the BYD Sealion 7 (£45,995 against £46,990).
Which has the longer range, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Toyota bZ4X?
The BYD Sealion 7 goes further: about 260 miles against 245 in typical real-world driving.
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