The BYD Sealion 7, also sold in China as the BYD Sealion 07 EV, is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is the first vehicle of the Sealion family of SUV under the Ocean Series product line-up.
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]
| layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
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| motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
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| powerout | 170 kW 230 kW 390 kW |
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| battery | 71.8 kWh BYD Blade LFP 80.64 kWh BYD Blade LFP 82.56 kWh BYD Blade LFP 91.3 kWh BYD Blade LFP |
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| charging | 11 kW (AC) 150 kW (DC) 230 kW (DC, 91 kWh AWD) 180–240 kW (DC, China) |
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| wheelbase | 2930 mm |
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| length | 4830 mm |
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| width | 1925 mm |
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| height | 1620 mm |
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| weight | 2155–2435 kg |
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| sp | uk |
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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 and expands to 1,789 L when the rear seats folded down. There is a 58 L 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]
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]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Brunei on 21 May 2025 in the sole variant: Performance AWD.[20]
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 rear-wheel drive model and a 390 kW all-wheel drive model.[9]
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]
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]
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]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[23]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[24] The entry-level Dynamic RWD variant, equipped with the smaller 71.8 kWh battery has a power output of 100 kW eligible for the Category A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bracket, was added in September 2025.[25]
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.[26]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Brunei on 21 May 2025 in the sole variant: Performance AWD.[20]
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 rear-wheel drive model and a 390 kW all-wheel drive model.[9]
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]
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]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[23]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[24] The entry-level Dynamic RWD variant, equipped with the smaller 71.8 kWh battery has a power output of 100 kW eligible for the Category A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bracket, was added in September 2025.[25]
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.[26]
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.[27]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Mexico on 13 January 2025, in the sole variant using the 82.5 kWh battery pack.[28]
The Sealion 7 was launched in Australia on 12 February 2025 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[29]
The Sealion 7 was launched in New Zealand on 19 February 2025 in two variants: Premium and Performance.[30]
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.[31]
