The BYD Sealion 7, also sold in China as the BYD Sealion 07 EV (), is a battery electric mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is the first vehicle of the Sealion () family of SUVs under the Ocean Series product line-up.
History The Sealion 7 was first introduced on 17 November 2023 at the 2023 Guangzhou Auto Show as the Sealion 07 EV. It was launched at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show in April 2024 and went on sale in the following month. It was developed with the Tesla Model Y as its main competitor benchmark.
The model first went on sale outside mainland China in Hong Kong in September 2024 as the BYD Sealion 7, before rolling out to other Asian markets and Europe later that year.
The model was removed from BYD's Chinese domestic market line-up in 2026.
Design and equipment 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.
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 and expands to when the rear seats are folded down. The model is also equipped with a frunk storage.
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. It also features Nappa leather upholstery, 50W wireless charger and a 50-inch AR-HUD, with electrochromic sunroof being an optional feature.
Export markets Outside China, BYD marketed the model as the Sealion 7. In September 2024, the model was introduced in Hong Kong, Mauritius, and Nepal. The European launch of the model was held in October 2024.
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.
Asia
Brunei The Sealion 7 was launched in Brunei on 21 May 2025 in the sole variant: Performance AWD.
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 rear-wheel drive model and a all-wheel drive model.
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.
In August 2026, the entry-level Dynamic RWD trim using the smaller 91.3 kWh battery pack was introduced to the line-up.https://mynextcar.in/prices/BYD/Sealion_7
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.
Malaysia The Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD. In July 2026, the entry-level Dynamic RWD variant using the 91.3 kWh battery pack was added to the line-up.
Philippines The Sealion 7 was launched in the Philippines on 28 May 2026 in the sole variant: Performance AWD.
Singapore The Sealion 7 was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD. The entry-level Dynamic RWD variant, equipped with the smaller 71.8 kWh battery has a power output of eligible for the Category A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bracket, was added in September 2025.
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.
On 21 August 2026, an Ultimate AWD variant was added to the line-up, featuring an upgraded 91.39 kWh 800V LFP Blade Battery, 230 kW DC charging, and an extended range of up to .
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.
Mexico The Sealion 7 was launched in Mexico on 13 January 2025, in a sole variant using the 82.5 kWh battery pack.
Oceania
Australia The Sealion 7 was launched in Australia on 12 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.
New Zealand The Sealion 7 was launched in New Zealand on 19 February 2025 in two variants: Premium and Performance.
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.
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. TypeBatteryLayoutElectric motorPowerTorque (claimed)Range (claimed)Calendar yearsCLTC550 Standard Range71.8 kWh LFP Blade batteryRWDRearTZ200XYT PMSM7.3 seconds2024–present610 Long Range80.64 kWh LFP Blade batteryRWDRearTZ200XYT PMSM6.7 seconds2024–present550 AWD80.64 kWh LFP Blade batteryAWDFrontYS210XYA PMSM4.2 seconds2024–presentRearTZ200XYT PMSMCombined:References:
Outside China TypeBatteryLayoutElectric motorPowerTorque (claimed)Range (claimed)Calendar yearsNEDCWLTPRWD (100 kW)71.8 kWh LFP Blade batteryRWDRearTZ200XYT PMSM11.8 seconds2025–present (Singapore and Nepal)RWD71.8 kWh LFP Blade batteryRWDRearTZ200XYT PMSM7.3 seconds520 km (323 mi)2026–presentRWD82.56 kWh LFP Blade batteryRWDRearTZ200XYT PMSM6.7 seconds2024–presentAWD82.56 kWh LFP Blade batteryAWDFrontYS210XYA PMSM4.5 seconds2024–presentRearTZ200XYT PMSMCombined:RWD (800V)91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery (800V)RWDRearTZ200XYT PMSM6.9 seconds650 km (404 mi)550 km (342 mi)2026–presentAWD (Europe)91.3 kWh LFP Blade battery (800V)AWDFrontYS210XYA PMSM4.5 seconds2024–presentRearTZ200XYT PMSMCombined:References:
Safety
Sales and production +YearSalesTotal productionChinaAustraliaIndonesiaMalaysiaThailand202439,37664162,518202523,99113,4107,4614,4548,372121,842
See also List of BYD Auto vehicles
References
External links
Official website (China)