| BYD Sealion 7 | |
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.jpg) BYD Sealion 7 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Also called | BYD Sealion 07 EV (China) |
| Production | May 2024 – present |
| Assembly | China:Xi'an, Shaanxi;Changzhou, Jiangsu;Hefei, Anhui[1] |
| Designer | Under the lead ofWolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm (115.4 in) |
| Length | 4,830 mm (190.2 in) |
| Width | 1,925 mm (75.8 in) |
| Height | 1,620 mm (63.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,155–2,435 kg (4,751–5,368 lb) |
TheBYD Sealion 7, also sold in China as theBYD Sealion 07 EV (Chinese:比亚迪海狮07 EV;pinyin:Bǐyǎdí Hǎishī 07 EV;lit. 'BYDsea lion 07 EV'), is abattery electricmid-size crossover SUV manufactured byBYD Auto since 2024. It is the first vehicle of theSealion (海狮;Hǎishī) family of SUV under the Ocean Series product line-up.
The Sealion 07 EV was first introduced on 17 November 2023 at the 2023Guangzhou Auto Show.[2][3][4][5][6] It was launched at the 2024Beijing Auto Show in April 2024 and went on sale in the following month.[7] It was developed with theTesla Model Y as its main competitor benchmark.[8] It first went on sale outside mainland China in Hong Kong as theBYD Sealion 7.[9]
The Chinese market Sealion 07 EV is based on thee-Platform 3.0 Evo, an evolution of the previous e-Platform 3.0. The notable changes include a 12-in-1 electric drive system, which improves integration over the 8-in-1 of the e-Platform 3.0. It also supportselectric motors that spin up to 23,000 rpm, higher than any other motors ever produced by BYD.[7] Like theBYD Seal, the Sealion 07 EV utilizes BYD'scell-to-body (CTB) technology.
The Sealion 07 EV features BYD's new DiSus-C intelligent damping body control system, anadaptive suspension that senses the road condition and reactively adjust the rigidity of the wheeldampers.[2] It is the first BYD vehicle to be equipped with the DiPilot 100 (nicknamed "God's Eye")advanced driver-assistance system (only equipped for the Chinese market), which is reportedly integrated with 12ultrasonic sensors, 5mm-waveradars and 11omniview cameras.[10] It also featuresNapa leatherupholstery, 50Wwireless charger and a 50-inchAR-HUD, withelectrochromicmoonroof being an optional feature.[11]
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Outside China, BYD marketed the model as the Sealion 7. In September 2024, the model was introduced in Hong Kong,[12] Nepal,[13] and Mauritius.[14] European launch of the model was held in October 2024.[15]
The export-market Sealion 7 uses the older e-Platform 3.0 with a 400V electrical architecture, except for the top-spec European version with a 91.3 kWh battery, which is based on the more advanced e-Platform 3.0 Evo featuring an 800V electrical architecture similar to the Chinese-market Sealion 07 EV. TheDC fast charging speed is limited to 150 kW for the standard export model, while the top-spec European version supports up to 230 kW, and the Chinese-market model supports up to 240 kW.[12][16]
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The Sealion 7 was introduced in Europe at theParis Motor Show on 14 October 2024. It is available with a 91.3 kWh battery pack for the top all-wheel drive model, which is based on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo platform with DC fast charging speed at up to 230 kW.[17]
The Sealion 7 went on sale in Hong Kong, its first major export market, on 30 September 2024. It is available with a 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) rear-wheel drive model and a 390 kW (523 hp; 530 PS) all-wheel drive model.[9]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[18]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Thailand at the 41st Thailand International Motor Expo on 28 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[19]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[20]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Australia on 12 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[21]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Indonesia at the32nd Indonesia International Motor Show on 13 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[22]
The Sealion 7 was launched in India on 17 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.
In China, twoLFPblade battery options of 71.8 kWh and 80.64 kWh are available. The former capable of charging at up to 180 kW and the latter at up to 240 kW. Both battery options can charge from 10 to 80% within 25 minutes, and the car hasvehicle-to-grid capability.[11]
| Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Range (claimed) | Calendar years | |
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| 550 Standard Range | 71.8 kWhLFPBlade battery | RWD | Rear | TZ200XYTPMSM | 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | 7.3 seconds | 550 km (342 mi) | 2024–present |
| 610 Long Range | 80.64 kWh LFP Blade battery | RWD | Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | 6.7 seconds | 610 km (379 mi) | 2024–present |
| 550 AWD | 80.64 kWh LFP Blade battery | AWD | Front | YS210XYA PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 4.2 seconds | 550 km (342 mi) | 2024–present |
| Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | ||||||
| Combined: | 390 kW (523 hp; 530 PS) | 690 N⋅m (70.4 kg⋅m; 509 lb⋅ft) | |||||||
| References:[7][23] | |||||||||
| Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Range (claimed) | Calendar years | ||
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| RWD | 82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery | RWD | Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | 6.7 seconds | 567 km (352 mi) | 482 km (300 mi) | 2024–present |
| AWD | 82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery | AWD | Front | YS210XYA PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 4.5 seconds | 542 km (337 mi) | 456 km (283 mi) | 2024–present |
| Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | |||||||
| Combined: | 390 kW (523 hp; 530 PS) | 690 N⋅m (70.4 kg⋅m; 509 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||
| AWD (Europe) | 91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery | AWD | Front | YS210XYA PMSM | 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) | 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) | 4.5 seconds | N/A | 502 km (312 mi) | 2024–present |
| Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | |||||||
| Combined: | 390 kW (523 hp; 530 PS) | 690 N⋅m (70.4 kg⋅m; 509 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||
| References:[12][16][24] | ||||||||||
| Year | Sales | Total production | |
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| China | Malaysia | ||
| 2024 | 39,376[25] | 641[26] | 62,518[27] |
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