Introduction
The BYD Sealion 7 is a premium electric SUV that combines luxury, advanced technology, and impressive performance. Launched in February 2025, it is BYD's fourth and most luxurious electric SUV offering in the Indian market.
Variants
The BYD Sealion 7 is available in two variants to cater to different customer preferences:
- Premium
- Performance
Colors
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Exterior
The Sealion 7 features a sleek and aerodynamic design with key exterior highlights including:
- LED headlights
- Connected LED tail lights
- Flush-type door handles
- 19-inch alloy wheels (20-inch on Performance variant)
- Panoramic glass roof
- Sporty rear roof spoiler
Battery and Performance
The Sealion 7 is powered by an 82.56 kWh battery pack:
- Premium Variant: 313 hp and 380 Nm of torque
- Performance Variant: 523 hp and 690 Nm of torque
Transmission
The Sealion 7 offers two drivetrain options:
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) for the Premium variant
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for the Performance variant
Performance
The Sealion 7 delivers impressive performance with its powerful electric motors and advanced drivetrain. It offers:
- Range: Up to 567 km (Premium variant) and 542 km (Performance variant)
- 0-100 km/h: 6.7 seconds (Premium variant) and 4.5 seconds (Performance variant)
Interior
- 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system
- 10.25-inch digital driver's display
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Ventilated and electrically adjustable front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Panoramic glass roof
- Multi-color ambient lighting
Features
- 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system
- Electric sunshades
- Powered tailgate
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) functions
- Connected car technology
- Head-up display
Safety
- 11 airbags
- 360-degree camera
- Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Dimensions
The Sealion 7's dimensions contribute to its spacious and practical design:
Length | 4830 mm |
Width | 1925 mm |
Height | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase | 2930 mm |
Boot Space |
Rivals
The BYD Sealion 7 competes with other premium electric SUVs in the Indian market, including:
- Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Kia EV6
- BMW iX1
- Mercedes-Benz EQB
- Volvo EX40 Recharge