Thursday, August 20, 2026

BYD Sealion 7 Gets More Affordable With Introduction of The New Dynamic Variant

BYD has introduced a new entry-level Dynamic variant for the Sealion 7 EV at Rs 41.90 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, it is Rs 8 lakh more affordable than the previous base-spec Premium variant (Rs 49.90 lakh).

BYD Sealion 7Ex-Showroom Price
DynamicRs 41.90 lakh
PremiumRs 49.90 lakh
PerformanceRs 55.90 lakh

BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic – What Does It Offer?

The new Sealion 7 Dynamic variant comes with a smaller battery pack and fewer features compared to the other variants of the electrified SUV. That said, BYD has offered the Dynamic variant with a smaller 71.8kWh Blade battery pack instead of the 82.56 kWh unit offered in the other variants. Claiming a range of 520km on a single charge, this battery pack comes paired with a 231 PS single rear-mounted motor, enabling the SUV to complete the century sprint in just 7.3 seconds.

Here’s how the specifications of the new Dynamic variants stack up against the Premium and Performance variants: –

BYD Sealion 7 VariantDynamic (NEW)PremiumPerformance
Battery71.8kWh82.56 kWh82.56 kWh
DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive (RWD)Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Max Power231PS313PS530PS
Peak Torque380Nm380Nm690Nm
Claimed range (NEDC)520 km567 km542 km 
Acceleration 0-100km/h (s)7.3 seconds6.7 seconds4.5 seconds

Also Read: Seal U To Be First With BYD’s DM-i Plug-in-Hybrid Powertrain In India

Features Onboard

When it comes to features, the new Sealion 7 Dynamic variant comes equipped with amenities like

  • LED headlamps
  • LED DRLs
  • Sequential rear indicators
  • NFC card key
  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Flush-fitting door handles
  • Heated ORVMs
  • Rain-sensing frameless wipers
  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Keyless entry & start
  • 8-way powered adjustable driver’s seat
  • 6-way powered passenger seat
  • Front seats ventilated
  • Dual-zone AC
  • Rear AC vents
  • Air purifier
  • Height-adjustable cup holders
  • 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • 10-speaker sound system
  • 10.25-inch LCD instrumentation
  • 11 airbags
  • Front & rear parking sensors
  • ISOFIX anchors
  • Traction control system
  • Hill hold assist
  • 360-degree camera
  • Level-2 ADAS suite

Compared to the higher variants, the Dynamic trim skips features like larger 20-inch alloys, Tahiti Blue cabin theme, a head-up display (HUD), gesture-controlled function for the tailgate, leather-wrapped steering wheel, auto-tilt function for side mirrors, memory function for side mirrors, powered lumbar adjustment for the driver’s seat, power adjustable driver seat leg rest, memory function for the driver’s seat, dynamic mood lights with rhythm function, a PM2.5 air filter, and Driver Attention Warning (DAW).

Competition Check

The Sealion 7 electric SUV faces competition from the Kia EV6 (Rs 65.98 lakh), Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Rs 55.71 lakh), and BMW iX1 LWB (Rs 52.7 lakh).

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