BYD Sealion 7 EV to launch today. Check range, specs and expected price

BYD Sealion 7 will be launched today, February 17, 2025. The electric performance e-SUV was first showcased for the Indian market during the Bharat Mobility Global Auto Expo 2025 and the bookings of the electric vehicle are already underway. Once launched, the Sealion 7 will join the other BYD models on sale in India, which include the Atto 3, Seal, and the eMax 7.

The BYD Sealion 7 comes as a four-door electric SUV with a coupe-like roofline, in line with many other contemporary cars. The Sealion 7 comes incorporating the Chinese carmaker's Ocean series design language. The front profile is dominated by the sweptback ‘double-u’ LED headlights along with LED daytime running lights (DRL).

It gets flared wheel arches with black cladding, while at the back, the BYD Sealion 7 features wraparound LED taillights connected by a sleek LED light bar, a dual-tone rear bumper, and two spoilers - one on the roof and the other on the boot lid. The EV will be available in four different colour choices- Atlantis Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White, and Shark Grey.

BYD Sealion 7: Specs

The BYD Sealion 7 will be available in both RWD and AWD configurations. Both variants will get the same 82.6 kWh battery pack. The RWD model generates 308 bhp peak power and 380 Nm of maximum torque. Also, it is capable of running up to 560 kilometres on a single charge.

The AWD model of the Sealion 7 on the other hand generates 523 bhp peak power and 690 Nm of maximum torque. The AWD model is capable of running up to 530 kilometres.

BYD Sealion 7: Features

In terms of features, it will get a flat-bottom steering wheel with a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system. Other features inside the cabin of this EV include a panoramic glass roof, electrically adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, two-zone automatic climate control, a 12-speaker audio system, and a head-up display.

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Also, it gets an ADAS suite along with a driver monitoring system. Interestingly, both the variants of the Sealion 7 will get the same set of features.

BYD Sealion 7: Expected price

Upon launch, the BYD Sealion 7 will challenge the models like Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo EX40, and Volvo C40 Recharge in India. The BYD Sealion 7 will be the flagship model for the brand in India, sitting above the Seal. It is expected that the entry-level ‘Premium’ variant of the Sealion 7 will be priced at ₹ ₹50 lakh, while the top-of-the-line ‘Performance’ variant is expected to be priced at ₹60 lakh. Both the prices are ex-showroom.

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