Chinese EV maker BYD has finally launched the Sealion 7 electric SUV in India, with prices starting from Rs 48.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in two variants: Premium and Performance.
| BYD Sealion 7 | Ex-Showroom Price |
| Premium | Rs 48.90 lakh |
| Performance | Rs 54.90 lakh |
BYD Sealion 7 – Design and Dimensions
Based on the brand’s e-Platform 3.0 EVO, the Sealion 7 features a sleek and aerodynamic design, sharing its design cues with the Seal sedan. Dimensionally, it is 4830mm in length, 1925mm in width and 1620mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2930mm and offers a cargo space of 500 litres, along with 58 litres of front storage space (frunk). Its kerb weight stands at 2225kg for the Premium and 2340kg for the Performance trim.
BYD Sealion 7 – Interior and Features
Inside, the Seal’s interior draws inspiration from the dynamic flow and speed of a sailboat racing. The dashboard looks plush with the gloss black panels and Nappa leather finish. It also gets flowing lines and floating wing door handles. When it comes to features, BYD has loaded the Sealion up to the brim. Key highlights include: –
- NFC card key
- Heated side mirrors
- Panoramic glass roof
- Napp leather upholstery
- Dual-zone AC
- A rotatable 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment
- A 10.25-inch driver instrument display
- 4-spoke steering wheel with a heated grip and media controls
- 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system
- A 50-inch augmented-reality heads-up display
- Power adjustable front seats
- Memory function for driver seat
- Height-adjustable cup holders in front
- Heated & ventilated seats
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Frameless electrochromic rear-view mirror
- Wireless charger
- 360-degree camera
- 11 airbags
- Front & rear parking sensors
- ADAS suite
Powertrain
Powering the Sealion 7 is an 82.5 kWh battery, offered in both RWD and AWD configurations. At the rear, it gets a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) that produces 312PS of max power and 380Nm of peak torque, whereas, in the AWD version, the front wheels are powered by the Squirrel Cage Induction Asynchronous (SCIA) motor producing 217PS and 310Nm. Its combined output is rated at 530PS and 690Nm, enabling the EV to complete the century sprint in just 4.5 seconds.
| BYD Sealion 7 Variant | Premium | Performance |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh | 82.56 kWh |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| Max Power | 313PS | 530PS |
| Peak Torque | 380Nm | 690Nm |
| Claimed range (NEDC) | 567 km | 542 km |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (s) | 6.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Competition Check
The Sealion 7 electric SUV will face competition from the Kia EV6, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and the BMW iX1 LWB.
Also Check: Tata Harrier EV Revealed In Production Avatar
