BYD Sealion 7
Battery electric mid-size crossover SUV
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The BYD Sealion 7, also sold in China as the BYD Sealion 07 EV (Chinese: 比亚迪海狮07 EV; pinyin: 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 (海狮; Hǎishī) family of SUVs under the Ocean Series product line-up.
- May 2024–2026 (China)
- 2024–present (export)
| BYD Sealion 7 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Model code | UKE |
| Also called | BYD Sealion 07 EV (China) |
| Production |
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| Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi; Changzhou, Jiangsu[1] |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| Battery | |
| Plug-in charging | |
| 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) |
History
The Sealion 07 EV was first introduced on 17 November 2023 at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show.[2][3][4][5][6] It was launched at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show in April 2024 and went on sale in the following month.[7] It was developed with the Tesla Model Y as its main competitor benchmark.[8] It first went on sale outside mainland China in Hong Kong in September 2024 as the BYD Sealion 7.[9]
Design and equipment
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.[7] Like the BYD Seal, the Sealion 07 EV utilizes BYD's cell-to-body (CTB) technology.
The exterior of the Sealion 07 EV features the brand's Ocean Aesthetics design language. The front fascia features the Ocean Series’ signature ‘X face’ motif with U-shaped LED headlights and sculpted curves to evoke ocean waves. The side features flushed door handles and a rounded roofline. The rear fascia features a fastback design with subtle ducktail spoiler, and the Ocean Series’ ‘water-drop’ full-width LED taillights.[10][11]
The interior features a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, a 15.6-inch rotatable touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, dual wireless charging pads, a number of physical buttons on the centre console, high quality materials used for the dashboard, door panels and seats, and optional 12-speaker Dynaudio audio system. The boot space stands at 520 L (18 cu ft) and expands to 1,789 L (63.2 cu ft) when the rear seats are folded down. There is a 58 L (2.0 cu ft) frunk storage.[11][12]
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.[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 12 ultrasonic sensors, 5 mm-wave radars and 11 omniview cameras.[13] It also features Nappa leather upholstery, 50W wireless charger and a 50-inch AR-HUD, with electrochromic sunroof being an optional feature.[14]
BYD Sealion 07 EV (China)
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Interior (Indonesia)
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Export markets
Outside China, BYD marketed the model as the Sealion 7. In September 2024, the model was introduced in Hong Kong,[15] Mauritius,[16] and Nepal.[17] The European launch of the model was held in October 2024.[18]
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.[15][19]
Front view.
Front three-quarter view.
Rear three-quarter view.
Interior.
Asia
Brunei
The Sealion 7 was launched in Brunei on 21 May 2025 in the sole variant: Performance AWD.[20]
Hong Kong
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]
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.[21]
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.[22]
Malaysia
The Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[23] In July 2026, the entry-level Dynamic RWD variant using the 91.3 kWh battery pack was added to the line-up.[24]
Philippines
The Sealion 7 was launched in the Philippines on 28 May 2026 in the sole variant: Performance AWD.[25]
Singapore
The Sealion 7 was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[26] The entry-level Dynamic RWD variant, equipped with the smaller 71.8 kWh battery has a power output of 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) eligible for the Category A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bracket, was added in September 2025.[27]
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.[28]
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.[29]
Mexico
The Sealion 7 was launched in Mexico on 13 January 2025, in the sole variant using the 82.5 kWh battery pack.[30]
Oceania
Australia
The Sealion 7 was launched in Australia on 12 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[31]
New Zealand
The Sealion 7 was launched in New Zealand on 19 February 2025 in two variants: Premium and Performance.[32]
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.[33]
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.[14]
| 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 kWh LFP Blade battery | RWD | Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 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][34] | |||||||||
Outside China
| Type | Battery | Layout | Electric motor | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) | Range (claimed) | Calendar years | ||
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| RWD (100 kW) | 71.8 kWh LFP Blade battery | RWD | Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | 11.8 seconds | 520 km (323 mi) | 405 km (252 mi) | 2025–present (Singapore and Nepal)[35][36] |
| RWD | 71.8 kWh LFP Blade battery | RWD | Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | 7.3 seconds | 520 km (323 mi) | 405 km (252 mi) | 2026-present (Malaysia) |
| 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) | ||||||||
| RWD (800V) | 91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery (800V) | RWD | Rear | TZ200XYT PMSM | 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) | 380 N⋅m (38.7 kg⋅m; 280 lb⋅ft) | 6.9 seconds | 650 km (404 mi) | 550 km (342 mi) | 2026-present (Malaysia) |
| AWD (Europe) | 91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery (800V) | 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 (Europe)
2026-present (Malaysia) |
| 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:[15][19][37][38] | ||||||||||
