Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 7.9 s
Range winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 502 km Runner-up: 403 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 218 hp
Cargo winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 520 L Runner-up: 468 L
Price winner Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance $39,590 Runner-up: $49,800

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance against the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 7.9 seconds for 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance is rated at 218 hp, a difference of 312 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance at 300 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the longer listed range at 502 km, against 403 km for 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance. 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance has the lower recorded consumption at 15.6 kWh/100km; 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 18.2 kWh/100km. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 130 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 468 litres, a difference of 52 litres. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance is listed at 750 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 235 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance has the lower listed starting price at $39,590, compared with $49,800 for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

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Specification Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025
Performance
0-100 km/h7.9 s4.5 s
Top Speed160 km/h215 km/h
Power218 hp530 hp
Torque300 Nm690 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range403 km502 km
Battery63 kWh91.3 kWh
Efficiency15.6 kWh/100km18.2 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging130 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,595 mm4,830 mm
Ground Clearance185 mm160 mm
Cargo468 L520 L
Curb Weight1,870 kg2,262 kg
Towing750 kg1,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$39,590$49,800

Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 7.9 seconds for 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 160 km/h (99 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 312 hp advantage over 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance.

Which has more range, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the longer listed range at 502 km (312 miles), versus 403 km (250 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 63.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more listed cargo space at 520 litres (18.4 cu ft), versus 468 litres (16.5 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,500 kg (3,307 lb), compared with 750 kg (1,653 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance is listed at 1,870 kg (4,123 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $39,590 USD, compared with $49,800 USD for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.