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 electricmid-size crossover SUV manufactured by BYD Auto since 2024. It is the first vehicle of the "Sealion" (海狮; Hǎishī) family of SUV under the "Ocean Series" product line-up.
Overview
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 as the BYD Sealion 7.[9]
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.
Outside China, BYD marketed the model as the Sealion 7. In September 2024, the model was introduced in Hong Kong,[12] Nepal,[13] and Mauritius.[14] European launch of the model was held in October 2024.[15]
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.[12][16]
BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD
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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.[17]
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, both powered by a 82.5 kWh battery.[9]
Malaysia
The Sealion 7 was launched in Malaysia on 14 November 2024 in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD; it uses an 82.5 kWh battery.[18]
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.[19]
Singapore
The Sealion 7 was launched in Singapore on 13 January 2025 in two variants: Premium and Performance, it uses an 82.5 kWh battery.[20]
Australia
The Sealion 7 was launched in Australia on 12 February 2025 in two variants: Premium and Performance, it uses an 82.5 kWh battery.[21]
Indonesia
The Sealion 7 was launched in Indonesia at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show on 13 February 2025 in two variants: Premium and Performance, it uses an 82.5 kWh battery.[22]
Powertrain
China
In China, two LFPblade 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.[11]
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