BYD Sealion 7 vs Deepal S07
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 47% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Sealion 7 | S07 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 109 900 | R 995 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 19 399/m | R 17 407/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 69% | 69% |
| Retained after 3 years | 47% | 47% |
| Value after 3 years | R 520 688 | R 467 207 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 589 212 | R 528 693 |
| Value after 5 years | R 360 766 | R 323 711 |
| Our tier | Premium EV | Premium EV |
BYD Sealion 7 →
The Sealion 7 is BYD's midsize electric coupe SUV, launched in April 2025 from R1,099,900. It offers strong performance in AWD form and a premium cabin for the money. Like other big-ticket EVs in SA it depreciates hard, so used examples look like bargains.
Known for: sleek electric coupe suv flagship
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 Sealion 7 or the Deepal S07?
They are close to inseparable: 47% vs 47% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BYD Sealion 7 loses about R 589 212 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 Sealion 7 runs about R 19 399 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.