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BYD Sealion 07

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 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.

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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 520 L (18 cu ft) and expands to 1,789 L (63.2 cu ft) when the rear seats are folded down. The model is also equipped with a 58 L (2.0 cu ft) 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

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 230 kW (308 hp; 313 PS) rear-wheel drive model and a 390 kW (523 hp; 530 PS) 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, BYD India expanded the Sealion 7 lineup by introducing an entry-level "Dynamic" trim priced at ₹41.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Positioned ₹8 lakh below the Premium trim, the Dynamic variant features a smaller battery capacity and a revised feature set to offer a lower starting price point. 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 en

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. Outside China.

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Specifications

name: BYD Sealion 7
Manufacturer: BYD Auto
aka: BYD Sealion 07 EV (China)
Production: May 2024 – present
Assembly: China: Xi'an, Shaanxi; Changzhou, Jiangsu
Designer: Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Class: Mid-size SUV
Body style: 5-door crossover SUV
Platform: e-Platform 3.0, e-Platform 3.0 Evo (China and European 91.3 kWh model)
Related: BYD Song L EV, Denza N7, BYD Seal, BYD Seal 06 GT
Layout: Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
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
Charging: 11 kW (AC), 150 kW (DC), 230 kW (DC, 91 kWh AWD), 180–240 kW (DC, China)
Wheelbase: 2930 mm
Length: 4830 mm
Width: 1925 mm
Height: 1620 mm
Kerb weight: 2155–2435 kg
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