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Performance
The BYD Sealion 7 Design has a maximum power of 390 kW (530 hp / 523 bhp) and a total torque of 690 Nm (509 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 215 km/h (134 mph).
Battery, Range, and Charging
The battery has a gross capacity of 84.0 kWh and a net usable capacity of 82.5 kWh, with a 1.5 kWh buffer (1.8%) for battery protection. The battery operates at a nominal voltage of 550 V, supporting high-power DC charging.
The lithium-ion battery uses LFP technology, which has different characteristics from typical NCA and NMC batteries.
According to the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) standard, the vehicle's range is 456 km (283 miles), with an energy consumption rate of 18.1 kWh/100 km (3.4 mi/kWh).
For more details about the range, see real-world data and range listings on this model’s range and consumption page.
The vehicle supports fast DC charging with a maximum power of 150 kW. A 0–100% charge takes approximately 50 minutes. A typical 10–80% session takes about 28 minutes at an average power of 126 kW.
With five minutes of overhead per stop, the optimal charging window is 4–46%. Effective average power, including overhead, is 120 kW over a session lasting about 17 minutes and 15 seconds.
In a 1000 km challenge at a constant speed of 120 km/h (75 mph) with an assumed consumption rate of 24.5 kWh/100 km, the trip would take about 9 hours and 42 minutes, needing five charging stops from 5% to 45%, totaling 82 minutes of charging time.
Onboard Charger
The standard onboard charger supports AC charging at up to 11 kW. A full 0–100% charge takes about 7 hours and 30 minutes with a suitable home charging setup.
Charge Port
The location of the charge port is on the right rear side. This placement makes it easy to use charging stations that require backing up to connect.
Connector types vary by market: this model uses CCS Combo 1 in North America and CCS Combo 2 in Europe. For complete specifications for all markets, refer to the full specifications.
Bidirectional Charging
This model supports V2L (Vehicle to Load), allowing you to power electrical equipment requiring up to 3.3 kW of power, and even charge other electric vehicles.
Drivetrain
The BYD Sealion 7 Design features an all-wheel drive system powered by two motors, one on each axle.
The motors used are Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors.
Suspension
The suspension system features a double wishbone front construction and a multi-link rear construction. Both the front and rear dampers are electronically controlled. The front and rear springs are coil springs.
Steering
Progressive steering is standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It adjusts the steering ratio according to vehicle speed.
Drive Modes
The BYD Sealion 7 Design lets the user select different drive modes that affect the car's handling.
The driver can choose between 4 modes:
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- Normal: Balanced steering and throttle.
- Sport: Dynamic steering and throttle.
- Snow: Balanced steering and reduced throttle.
Brakes
The BYD Sealion 7 Design is equipped with cast-iron disc brakes on both the front and rear.
The front discs measure 360 mm, while the rear discs are 320 mm.
Regenerative Braking
Automatic regeneration is not available in this model. However, regenerative braking is available through one-pedal driving combined with blended brakes.
At low speeds, the one-pedal drive mode will keep the car creeping forward.Drivers can also adjust the regenerative braking strength when lifting off the accelerator, choosing between two levels.
The maximum regenerative braking power is 200 kW.
Exterior
The BYD Sealion 7 Design measures 4830 mm in length, 1875 mm in width, and 1620 mm in height, placing it in the mid-size SUV segment.
The BYD Sealion 7 Design is available in 4 paint colors, including both solid and metallic options.
You can select from multiple wheel designs, all available in the same size, on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. The available tire and wheel combinations include:
- 265/40 tires on 20" rims
The car has four regular doors and a liftgate.
The power liftgate includes hands-free opening by foot gesture as standard.
There is only one roof option for this model.
A large panoramic glass roof extending from front to rear is standard. Tinted glass reduces solar heat gain.
The windows behind the B-pillar are tinted for privacy and to reduce glare and solar heat gain.
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Interior
The interior of the BYD Sealion 7 Design is functional, featuring high-quality materials in several areas instead of hard plastic. A standout feature is the split-level center console, which separates the driver and passenger with added storage.
You can choose between several interior designs.
Seats
The BYD Sealion 7 Design accommodates five passengers with two front seats and a three-seat bench in the rear.
First Row Seats
The BYD Sealion 7 Design offers a single type of front seat.
The standard seat offers:
- Fore-and-aft adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Recline adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Height adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Seat cushion angle adjustment (electrically adjustable)
- Heating
- Memory (standard for driver, not available for passenger)
- Adjustable lumbar support (electrically adjustable)
- Adjustable thigh support (electrically adjustable)
- Ventilation
- ISOFIX (standard for passenger seat)
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Second-Row Seats
The second row features a standard three-seat bench with a 60:40 split, allowing each section to fold separately to increase cargo space.
Additional second-row features include:
- Recline adjustment
- Height adjustable headrest
- ISOFIX (standard for outer seats)
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Interior Storage
The BYD Sealion 7 Design has the following interior storage:
- Glove Compartment: Located in the dashboard in front of the passenger.
- Center Console: A storage compartment is located beneath the front center armrest.
- Door Pockets: The front doors include integrated storage pockets.
Interior Lighting
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- Ambient Lighting: Extends across the dashboard.
Climate System
There is one climate system available:
- 2-zone climate system: Supports different temperatures for the driver and passenger.
A standard heat pump reduces heating energy use in cold weather.
Comfort Features
The BYD Sealion 7 Design includes the following comfort features:
- Air Fragrance: Releases scent into the cabin through the ventilation system.
User Interface and Control
The BYD Sealion 7 Design uses a primarily screen-based interface while retaining steering-column stalks and a limited number of physical buttons.
Behind the steering wheel is a digital instrument cluster, and on the right part, there is an infotainment screen.
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- A touchscreen is centrally placed on the dashboard.
A standard head-up display projects key driving information—such as speed and navigation cues—onto the windshield.
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Steering Wheel
The BYD Sealion 7 Design is equipped with a single type of steering wheel:
The steering wheel adjusts for tilt and reach. The adjustment is electrically powered.
The standard easy-entry function retracts the steering wheel automatically when entering or exiting the vehicle.
Design: Circular
Controls: Physical buttons, Scroll wheels
Heating: Heated (standard)
From the steering wheel you can control:
- Infotainment: Steering-wheel controls provide access to media and infotainment functions.
- Phone Controls: Buttons on the steering wheel allow you to answer, end, and manage phone calls.
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- Climate control
Voice control is standard.
Infotainment
The BYD Sealion 7 Design features the BYD DiLink infotainment system, built on Android, with navigation, media, and vehicle settings through the touchscreen display. It supports over-the-air updates.
Navigation System
The built-in navigation system uses detailed maps and offers advanced route planning. It provides real-time traffic information and satellite maps.
App Store
The infotainment system includes an App Store where you can download third-party apps to run natively on the car's screen without needing a connected phone. Available apps vary by market.
Phone Mirroring
The BYD Sealion 7 Design supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, providing access to compatible phone apps such as Google Maps and Waze on the car's display.
Sound System
The BYD Sealion 7 Design has one sound system option:
- Dynaudio Performance Audio System: The system has 12 speakers and a maximum output of 775 watts.
The model includes USB-C connectivity as standard (total: 3).The model includes USB-A connectivity as standard (total: 1).
Mobile App
The BYD Sealion 7 Design has a mobile app for Android and iOS to manage and monitor the vehicle remotely. Features:
- Preconditioning: Preheat or cool your car before you start your journey.
- Lock and unlock: Lock or unlock the doors remotely.
- Find your car: Sound the horn or flash the lights to locate the car.
Lights
The standard headlights use LED Matrix technology. LED Matrix is an adaptive system that splits the traditional single headlight beam into dozens of smaller rays that the light controller can turn on and off individually to selectively dim small areas ahead. For enhanced safety, it includes corner lights that illuminate the side when turning, along with dedicated turning lights. The LED headlights feature multiple LED segments, allowing you to customize your preferred daytime running light (DRL) signature.
The taillights use LED technology.
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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
The BYD Sealion 7 Design offers standard and optional advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Safety Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It prevents the wheels from locking during braking.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It improves stability during sudden maneuvers and on slippery roads.
Lane-Keeping Assist (LKA): Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It applies steering corrections if the vehicle begins to leave its lane.
The Lane Departure Warning alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to leave its lane.
Front Cross Traffic Assist (FCTA): Optional on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It detects traffic crossing ahead when entering an intersection or pulling away from a stop.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA): Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It detects vehicles approaching from the side while reversing out of a parking space or driveway.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It warns the driver of a potential frontal collision.
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB): Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It applies the brakes automatically if the driver does not respond to an imminent collision.
Automatic Emergency Steering (AES): Optional on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. The system can steer automatically to help avoid an imminent collision.
Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM): Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It detects traffic in the vehicle's blind spots.
Exit Warning: Standard on the BYD Sealion 7 Design. It warns occupants not to open a door when it detects approaching traffic or another hazard.
Driving Automation
The standard Smart Pilot SAE Level 2 system includes the following driving automation features:
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Automatic parking (optional)
Safety
The BYD Sealion 7 Design is equipped with the following airbags:
- Front airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Side curtain airbags for both the first and second rows
- Side airbags for the driver and front passenger
- Side airbags for the second-row passengers
- A front-center airbag that reduces the risk of the driver and front passenger colliding with each other during a side impact
Security and Access Technologies
The BYD Sealion 7 Design includes the following security and access features:
- Keyless Entry and Start: Unlock and start the car with the key in your pocket or bag.
- Phone-as-Key Functionality: Use your smartphone as a digital key to unlock and start the vehicle.
- Alarm System: Monitors for unauthorized entry or tampering and sounds the alarm when triggered.
- Integrated Dashcam: The optional built-in dashcam records video footage of your journeys, capturing key details to provide added security, accountability, and peace of mind.
- Parking Surveillance: Using its cameras, the vehicle monitors its surroundings while parked.
Cargo Capacity and Towing Ability
The trunk offers a cargo capacity of 520 liters (18.4 cu ft). With the rear seat folded down, this expands to 1789 liters (63.2 cu ft).
The maximum roof load is 75 kg (165.3 lb).
The frunk (front trunk) has a capacity of 58 liters (2.0 cu ft).
The maximum permitted vehicle weight is 2845 kg (6272 lbs), and the base curb weight is 2450 kg (5401 lbs). This leaves a payload of 395 kg (871 lbs), including occupants. Options can increase curb weight and reduce payload.
395 kg is considered low for this type of car and may limit how much cargo you can carry in addition to passengers.
A towbar can be added to the vehicle. The maximum permissible weight for a braked trailer is 1500 kg (3307 lbs), while for an unbraked trailer, it is 750 kg (1653 lbs).
Availability & Pricing
The BYD Sealion 7 Design had its world premiere on 10/14/2024, with deliveries starting in December 2024.
This model is available in Europe and China.
Pricing
Pricing may vary depending on local conditions, incentives, and promotions. Below are the starting prices for select countries:
- €58,999 (Germany)
- 469,900 NOK (Norway)
- €47,990 (Spain)
- €49,990 (France)
- £46,990 (United Kingdom)
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