Pricing for the BYD Sealion 7 is expected to be announced soon, but a full list of equipment for the two-member lineup has appeared online.
A member of the BYD Sealion 7 Australia group on Facebook shared a spec sheet which he claimed to have received via email.
This has the same layout as BYD’s other local spec sheets, indicating we are looking at an Australian document. We’ve detailed the contents below.
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The Sealion 7 is launching this month as BYD’s rival to the top-selling Tesla Model Y, slotting in above the Atto 3 and serving as an electric alternative to the plug-in hybrid Sealion 6.
BYD has thus far confirmed only that the Sealion 7 will start under $60,000.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Specifications | Sealion 7 Premium | Sealion 7 Performance |
---|---|---|
Drivetrain | Single-motor | Dual-motor |
Battery capacity | 82.56kWh | 82.56kWh |
Battery type | Lithium iron phosphate | Lithium iron phosphate |
Power | 230kW | 390kW |
Torque | 380Nm | 690Nm |
Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
Kerb weight | 2225kg | 2340kg |
0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Claimed range (WLTP) | 482km | 456km |
Max AC charge rate | 11kW | 11kW |
Max DC charge rate | 150kW | 150kW |
The Sealion 7 has vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality.
It features double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension with Frequency Selective Damping shock absorbers.
Dimensions
Dimensions | BYD Sealion 7 |
---|---|
Length | 4830mm |
Width | 1925mm |
Height | 1620mm |
Wheelbase | 2930mm |
Cargo capacity (rear) | 500L |
Cargo capacity (front) | 58L |
Safety
The Sealion 7 has yet to be tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
Standard Equipment
There are just two members of the Sealion 7 lineup.
The Premium comes standard with the following equipment:
The Performance adds:
Colours
Only a black interior is available, despite other BYDs being offered with a light interior option.
The following exterior finishes are available:
- Atlantis Grey
- Cosmos Black
- Aurora White
- Shark Grey
Shark Grey appears to be the only cost option.
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