BYD Sealion 7
{{Short description|Battery electric mid-size crossover SUV}}
{{Use British English|date=November 2024}}
{{about|the battery electric SUV|plug-in hybrid SUV|BYD Sealion 07 DM}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = BYD Sealion 7
| image = BYD Sealion 07 EV DSC 8264.jpg
| caption = BYD Sealion 7
| manufacturer = BYD Auto
| aka = BYD Sealion 07 EV (China)
| production = May 2024 – present
| assembly = China: Xi'an, Shaanxi; Changzhou, Jiangsu{{Cite web |title=All about BYD |website=MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal |url=https://www.marklines.com/en/oem/byd |access-date=2023-11-22 }}
| designer = Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| platform = {{ubl | e-Platform 3.0 | e-Platform 3.0 Evo (China and European 91.3 kWh model)}}
| related = {{ubl
| Denza N7
| BYD Seal
}}
| layout = {{ubl
| Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
}}
| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous
| powerout = {{ubl
| {{cvt|170|kW|hp PS|0}}
| {{cvt|230|kW|hp PS|0}}
| {{cvt|390|kW|hp PS|0}}
}}
| transmission =
| battery = {{ubl
| 80.64 kWh BYD Blade LFP
| 82.56 kWh BYD Blade LFP
| 91.3 kWh BYD Blade LFP
}}
| range =
| charging = {{ubl
| 11 kW (AC)
| 150 kW (DC)
| 230 kW (DC, 91 kWh AWD)
| 180–240 kW (DC, China)
}}
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2930|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4830|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1925|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1620|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|2155–2435|kg|lb|0}}
| sp = uk
| predecessor =
| successor =
}}
The BYD Sealion 7, also sold in China as the BYD Sealion 07 EV ({{lang-zh|c=比亚迪海狮07 EV|p=Bǐyǎdí Hǎishī 07 EV}}), is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is the first vehicle of the Sealion ({{lang-zh|c=海狮|p=Hǎishī|labels=no}}) family of SUV under the Ocean Series product line-up.
Overview
The Sealion 07 EV was first introduced on 17 November 2023 at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-20 |title=2024 BYD Sea Lion 07 electric SUV revealed |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2024-byd-sea-lion-07-electric-suv-revealed/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=Drive |language=en-AU}}{{Cite web |title=BYD unveils Sea Lion 07 mid-sized, coupé-style SUV |url=https://www.arenaev.com/byd_unveils_sea_lion_07_midsized_coupstyle_suv-news-2740.php |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=ArenaEV.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Opletal |first=Jiri |date=2023-11-20 |title=BYD announced Sea Lion is becoming a new product line, with Sea Lion 05 and 06 coming in 2024 |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/11/20/byd-announced-sea-lion-is-becoming-a-new-product-line-with-sea-lion-05-and-06-coming-in-2024/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2024-01-15 |title=BYD Sea Lion 07 is ready for the market launch in China |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/01/15/byd-sea-lion-07-is-ready-for-the-market-launch-in-china/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Kang |first=Lei |date=2024-01-16 |title=Regulatory filing: Core specs of BYD Sea Lion 07 revealed |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/01/16/regulatory-filing-byd-sea-lion-07/ |access-date=2024-01-22 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}} It was launched at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show in April 2024 and went on sale in the following month.{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2024-05-10 |title=BYD launches e-Platform 3.0 Evo and new model Sea Lion 07 EV |url=https://cnevpost.com/2024/05/10/byd-launches-e-platform-3-evo-sea-lion-07-ev/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}} It was developed with the Tesla Model Y as its main competitor benchmark.{{Cite web |title=比亚迪海狮07 EV剑指Model Y？18.98万起_易车 |url=https://news.yiche.com/hao/wenzhang/90913863/ |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=news.yiche.com}} It first went on sale outside mainland China in Hong Kong as the BYD Sealion 7.{{Cite web |last=Christy |date=2024-09-30 |title=比亞迪全新 SEALION 7 抵港開售 買家可選購後驅版或 4 驅版 |url=https://unwire.hk/2024/09/30/sealion-7/life-tech/auto/ |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=香港 unwire.hk 玩生活．樂科技 |language=zh-TW}}
The Chinese market Sealion 07 EV is based on the e-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 supports electric motors that spin up to 23,000 rpm, higher than any other motors ever produced by BYD. Like the BYD Seal, the Sealion 07 EV utilizes BYD's cell-to-body (CTB) technology.
The Sealion 07 EV features BYD's new DiSus-C intelligent damping body control system, an adaptive suspension that senses the road condition and reactively adjust the rigidity of the wheel dampers. 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 12 ultrasonic sensors, 5 mm-wave radars and 11 omniview cameras.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/05/10/byd-launches-sea-lion-07-with-e-platform-3-0-evo-starting-at-26250-usd/|title=BYD launches Sea Lion 07 with e-Platform 3.0 Evo, starting at 26,250 USD|last=Leung|first=Adrian|date=2024-05-10|website=CarNewsChina.com|accessdate=2024-05-14}} It also features Napa leather upholstery, 50W wireless charger and a 50-inch AR-HUD, with electrochromic moonroof being an optional feature.{{cite web|url=https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/13/byd-sea-lion-07-europe/|title=BYD Sea Lion 07 launched in China, coming to Europe in 2025|last=Parikh|first=Sagar|date=2024-05-13|website=Electrive.com|accessdate=2024-05-14}}
File:BYD Sealion 07 EV 001 (cropped).jpg|BYD Sealion 07 EV (China)
File:BYD Sealion 07 EV 002 (cropped).jpg|Rear view
File:BYD Sealion 07 EV IMG 2706.jpg|Interior
= Safety =
{{Euro NCAP|year=2025|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/byd/sealion+7/54528|reference_name=BYD Sealion 7 2025 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=34.8|description=BYD Sealion 7 Comfort (LHD)|adult_percent=87|child_points=46|child_percent=93|pedestrian_points=48.4|pedestrian_percent=76|safety_percent=79|safety_points=14.3}}
Export markets
Outside China, BYD marketed the model as the Sealion 7. In September 2024, the model was introduced in Hong Kong,{{Cite web |date=2024-09-28 |title=全新SUV電動車比亞迪BYD SEALION 7香港開售│兩代理今天(9月28日)同步發表 一式兩款「一換一」車價HK$268,000起 首批明年2月交付 |url=https://www.stheadline.com/car/3381258/%E5%85%A8%E6%96%B0SUV%E9%9B%BB%E5%8B%95%E8%BB%8A%E6%AF%94%E4%BA%9E%E8%BF%AABYD-SEALION-7%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E9%96%8B%E5%94%AE%E5%85%A9%E4%BB%A3%E7%90%86%E4%BB%8A%E5%A4%A99%E6%9C%8828%E6%97%A5%E5%90%8C%E6%AD%A5%E7%99%BC%E8%A1%A8-%E4%B8%80%E5%BC%8F%E5%85%A9%E6%AC%BE%E4%B8%80%E6%8F%9B%E4%B8%80%E8%BB%8A%E5%83%B9HK268000%E8%B5%B7-%E9%A6%96%E6%89%B9%E6%98%8E%E5%B9%B42%E6%9C%88%E4%BA%A4%E4%BB%98 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=星島頭條 |language=zh-HK}} Mauritius,{{Cite web |date=2024-09-18 |title=BYD : Leal Group strengthens its commitment to promoting electric mobility |url=https://www.lexpresscars.mu/the-newsroom/byd-makes-bold-step-mauritius-electric-future |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=lexpresscars.mu |language=en-US}} and Nepal.{{Cite web |title=BYD Introduced New Car in Nepal : BYD Sea Lion 07 {{!}} Car Price Nepal |url=https://carpricesnepal.com/post/byd-new-car-introduced-in-nepal-byd-sea-lion-07 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=carpricesnepal.com}} The European launch of the model was held in October 2024.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Charlie |date=2024-12-12 |title=BYD Sealion 7 revealed as new Tesla Model Y rival |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/byd-sealion-7-revealed-new-tesla-model-y-rival |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Autocar |language=en}}
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. The DC 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.{{Cite web |title=BYD Sealion 7: The new Chinese SUV is coming to the UK |url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/737419/byd-sealion-7-announced-2024/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Motor1.com |language=en-gb}}
File:
2024 BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD.jpg|BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD
File:2024 BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD (Thailand) rear view.png|Rear view
File:BYD Sealion 07 EV IMG 2706.jpg|Interior
= Asia =
== Hong Kong ==
== India ==
The Sealion 7 was launched in India on 17 February 2025 with deliveries later commenced on 7 March 2025, in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-18 |title=BYD Sealion 7 Launched In India At Rs 48.90 Lakh {{!}} CarDekho.com |url=https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/byd-sealion-7-launched-in-india-prices-start-from-rs-4890-lakh-34077.htm#leadForm |access-date=2025-03-29 |website=CarDekho |language=en}}
== Indonesia ==
The Sealion 7 was launched in Indonesia at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show on 13 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.{{Cite web |last=Widiutomo |first=Aditya |date=2025-02-13 |title=BYD Sealion 7 Resmi Meluncur. Harga Sama Dengan Seal! |trans-title=BYD Sealion 7 Officially Launched. Same Price As Seal! |url=https://otodriver.com/berita/2025/byd-sealion-7-resmi-meluncur-harga-sama-dengan-seal-bydebcdieal |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=OtoDriver.com |language=id}}
== Malaysia ==
The Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.{{Cite web |last=Lim |first=Anthony |date=2024-11-14 |title=BYD Sealion 7 EV SUV launched in Malaysia – two variants, up to 530 PS, RM183,800 to RM199,800 - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2024/11/14/byd-sealion-7-ev-suv-launched-in-malaysia-two-variants-up-to-530-ps-rm183800-to-rm199800/ |access-date=2024-11-14 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}
== Singapore ==
The Sealion 7 was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-13 |title=BYD Sealion 7 launched in Singapore in two variants - Sgcarmart |url=https://www.sgcarmart.com/articles/news/byd-sealion-7-launched-in-singapore-in-two-variants-36445 |access-date=2025-01-20 |website=Sgcarmart.com |language=en-us}}
== Thailand ==
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.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-28 |title=ราคาอย่างเป็นทางการ BYD Sealion 7 : 1,149,900 – 1,249,900 บาท {{!}} 530 แรงม้า แบต 82.5 kWh วิ่งไกลสุด 567 km. (NEDC) |url=https://www.headlightmag.com/24-10-28-official-price-byd-sealion-7-thailand/ |access-date=2024-11-29 |website=HeadLight Magazine |language=th}}
= Australasia =
== Australia ==
The Sealion 7 was launched in Australia on 12 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.{{Cite web |last=Stopford |first=William |date=2025-02-12 |title=2025 BYD Sealion 7 price and specs |url=https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/2025-byd-sealion-7-price-and-specs |access-date=2025-02-12 |website=CarExpert |language=en}}
== New Zealand ==
The Sealion 7 was launched in New Zealand on 19 February 2025 in two variants: Premium and Performance.{{Cite web |last=McLeod |first=Dave |date=2025-02-19 |title=BYD Sealion 7 - Price and first drive impressions NZ {{!}} Tarmac Life {{!}} Motoring {{!}} Tech {{!}} Experiences |url=https://www.tarmaclife.co.nz/news/byd-sealion-7-price-and-first-drive-impressions-nz/ |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=Tarmac Life |language=en-NZ}}
= Europe =
The Sealion 7 was introduced in Europe at the Paris 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.{{Cite web |title=2025 BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV gets battery upgrade before arrival in Australia |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-byd-sealion-7-battery-upgrade-feb-timing/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Drive |language=en}}
= South Africa =
The Sealion 7 was launched in South Africa on 4 April 2025, alongside the Shark 6 and Sealion 6. It is available in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.{{Cite web |last=Du Toit |first=Albert |date=2025-04-04 |title=Another R1-million Chinese car goes on sale in South Africa |url=https://topauto.co.za/news/128577/another-r1-million-chinese-car-goes-on-sale-in-south-africa/ |access-date=2025-04-04 |website=TopAuto |language=en-ZA}}
Powertrain
= China =
In China, two LFP blade 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 has vehicle-to-grid capability.
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:80%; width="
! rowspan="2" |Type ! rowspan="2" width="10%" |Battery ! rowspan="2" width="4%" |Layout ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width="8%" |Electric motor ! rowspan="2" width="18%" |Power ! rowspan="2" width="18%" |Torque ! rowspan="2" width="8%" |{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (claimed) !Range (claimed) ! rowspan="2" width="9%" |Calendar years | |
| width="5%" |CLTC | |
|---|---|
| 550 Standard Range
|71.8 kWh LFP Blade battery |RWD |Rear |TZ200XYT PMSM |{{convert|170|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|380|Nm|kgm lbft||abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |7.3 seconds |{{convert|550|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} |2024–present | |
| 610 Long Range
|80.64 kWh LFP Blade battery |RWD |Rear |TZ200XYT PMSM |{{convert|230|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|380|Nm|kgm lbft||abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |6.7 seconds |{{convert|610|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} |2024–present | |
| rowspan="3" |550 AWD
| rowspan="3" |80.64 kWh LFP Blade battery | rowspan="3" |AWD |Front |YS210XYA PMSM |{{convert|160|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|310|Nm|kgm lbft||abbr=on|sigfig=3}} | rowspan="3" |4.2 seconds | rowspan="3" |{{convert|550|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} | rowspan="3" |2024–present | |
| Rear
|TZ200XYT PMSM |{{convert|230|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|380|Nm|kgm lbft | abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |
| colspan="2" |Combined:
|{{convert|390|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|690|Nm|kgm lbft | abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |
| colspan="10" |References:{{Cite web |title=汽车之家{{!}}海狮07 EV{{!}}报价大全{{!}}参数配置 |url=https://car.autohome.com.cn/config/series/6851.html |access-date=2024-05-11 |website=car.autohome.com.cn}} |
= Outside China =
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left; font-size:80%; width="
! rowspan="2" |Type ! rowspan="2" width="10%" |Battery ! rowspan="2" width="4%" |Layout ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" width="8%" |Electric motor ! rowspan="2" width="18%" |Power ! rowspan="2" width="18%" |Torque ! rowspan="2" width="8%" |{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (claimed) ! colspan="2" |Range (claimed) ! rowspan="2" width="9%" |Calendar years | |
| NEDC
!WLTP | |
|---|---|
| RWD
|82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery |RWD |Rear |TZ200XYT PMSM |{{convert|230|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|380|Nm|kgm lbft||abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |6.7 seconds |{{convert|567|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|482|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} |2024–present | |
| rowspan="3" |AWD
| rowspan="3" |82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery | rowspan="3" |AWD |Front |YS210XYA PMSM |{{convert|160|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|310|Nm|kgm lbft||abbr=on|sigfig=3}} | rowspan="3" |4.5 seconds | rowspan="3" |{{convert|542|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} | rowspan="3" |{{convert|456|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} | rowspan="3" |2024–present | |
| Rear
|TZ200XYT PMSM |{{convert|230|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|380|Nm|kgm lbft | abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |
| colspan="2" |Combined:
|{{convert|390|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|690|Nm|kgm lbft | abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |
| rowspan="3" |AWD (Europe)
| rowspan="3" |91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery | rowspan="3" |AWD |Front |YS210XYA PMSM |{{convert|160|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|310|Nm|kgm lbft||abbr=on|sigfig=3}} | rowspan="3" |4.5 seconds | rowspan="3" |N/A | rowspan="3" |{{convert|502|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} | rowspan="3" |2024–present | |
| Rear
|TZ200XYT PMSM |{{convert|230|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|380|Nm|kgm lbft | abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |
| colspan="2" |Combined:
|{{convert|390|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} |{{convert|690|Nm|kgm lbft | abbr=on|sigfig=3}} |
| colspan="11" |References:{{Cite web |title=BYD SEALION 7 |url=https://www.byd.com/content/dam/byd-site/de/pdfs/sealion-7/BYD-SEALION-7-1124-BPS-DE-V2-web.pdf |access-date=2024-12-19 |website=BYD Deutschland}} |
Sales and production
| class="wikitable"
|+ ! rowspan="2" |Year ! colspan="2" |Sales ! rowspan="2" |Total production |
| China
!Malaysia |
|---|
| 2024 |
See also
References
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External links
{{Commons category multi|BYD Sealion 07 EV|BYD Sealion 7}}
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