BYD has confirmed the launch of its all-electric SUV, the Sealion 7, in India by the first quarter of 2025, with its unveiling scheduled for January 17 at the Bharat Mobility Expo. The BYD Sealion 7 will be company’s fourth model in the Indian market, following the Atto 3, Seal, and eMax7.
The SUV features a distinctive design, highlighted by a full-width tail lamp, a prominent rear diffuser, and a compact boot deck below the rear windscreen. Its angular headlamps and DRLs, extending towards the lower fascia, align with the styling seen on the Seal and Seal U. Adding to its bold look are the sculpted shoulder lines, pronounced haunches, and cladding around the wheel arches, making the Sealion 7 an eye-catching and well-proportioned addition to BYD’s lineup.
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The BYD Sealion 7 boasts a luxurious cabin with highlights like a 15.6-inch freestanding rotating touchscreen paired with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster for a tech-forward experience. Adding to passenger comfort are electrically adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and a premium 12-speaker sound system. The air-conditioning vents are strategically placed below the touchscreen, ensuring a seamless design. On the safety front, the SUV is equipped with an advanced ADAS suite, which includes adaptive cruise control, forward and rear collision warnings, cross-traffic alerts with automatic braking, and lane departure warning, providing a well-rounded package of technology and safety.
The BYD Sealion 7 offers two battery options in Europe: an 82.5 kWh pack for the RWD Comfort variant and a larger 91.3 kWh pack for the AWD Design and Excellence variants. The dual-motor AWD models produce an impressive 523 bhp and 690 Nm of torque, with the Excellence variant offering a range of 502 km and the Design variant delivering 456 km. Meanwhile, the single-motor RWD Comfort variant generates 308 bhp and 380 Nm, achieving a range of 482 km. This lineup ensures the Sealion 7 caters to a variety of driving preferences, combining power and efficiency.
