BYD Seal vs Deepal S07
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Deepal S07 wins on money kept: 47% retained after three years vs 44%, worth about R 27 795 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Seal | S07 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 007 900 | R 995 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 17 616/m | R 17 407/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 66% | 69% |
| Retained after 3 years | 44% | 47% |
| Value after 3 years | R 439 412 | R 467 207 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 568 488 | R 528 693 |
| Value after 5 years | R 294 424 | R 323 711 |
| Our tier | Premium EV | Premium EV |
BYD Seal →
BYD's electric sports sedan went on sale in October 2024 from just under R1 million. The AWD Performance version reaches 100km/h in under 4 seconds, undercutting German rivals on power per rand. Volumes are small and depreciation is steep, as with most seven-figure EVs in SA.
Known for: supercar-baiting acceleration for sedan money
Deepal S07 →
Deepal's first SA model went on sale on 30 October 2025 at R995,900 in a single fully-loaded specification. The midsize electric SUV leans on cabin technology, including a large driver-tilting touchscreen. An 8-year battery warranty and 5-year maintenance plan are standard.
Known for: tech-heavy single-spec electric suv
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BYD Seal or the Deepal S07?
The Deepal S07. It keeps about 47% of its price after three years against 44% for the BYD Seal, a gap of 3 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BYD Seal loses about R 568 488 over three years and the Deepal S07 loses about R 528 693. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the BYD Seal runs about R 17 616 per month and the Deepal S07 about R 17 407, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.