BYD Sealion 7
The BYD Sealion 7 is a sporty looking electric SUV.
The Sealion 7 is BYD’s head-on rival for the Tesla Model Y, and while it can’t stretch to the same sort of range as the Tesla - thanks to a lithium-iron phosphate battery with lower energy density - it matches the Y for tech and space, plus it’s nicer to look at on the outside. It’s not an involving car to drive, but performance from the 530hp Excellence AWD model is pretty spectacular, and it will be well-priced too.
BYD Sealion 7 specifications
- Official WLTP range between charges
- 456-502km
- Battery details (usable capacity)
- 82.5kWh and 91.3kWh lithium-iron phosphate
- Electric motor details
- 229kW single motor; 389kW dual motor
- Fastest recharging rate
- 11kW on AC, 250kW on DC
- Energy consumption
- 17.1-21.9kWh/100km
- Maximum power output
- 312-530hp
- Maximum torque output
- 380-690Nm
- 0–100km/h
- 4.5-6.7 seconds
- Towing capability
- up to 1,500kg
- Kerb weight
- 2,120-2,450kg
Last updated 14 December 2024
BYD Sealion 7 reviews
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BYD Sealion 7 (2025) review
The BYD Sealion 7 is a slick, smooth, electric SUV, designed to take on the likes of the Audi Q4 e-tron and Tesla Model Y.
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BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2025) review
BYD expands its SUV offering with the fully electric Sealion 7, promising practicality and performance in one package.BYD Sealion 7 videos
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