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BYD SEALION 7 Excellence AWD
The SEALION 7 gives BYD a faster-charging, longer-range family SUV that can now sit in more premium EV shortlists.
Last verified 9 March 2026
BYD SEALION 7 works best when families and predictable charging matter more than headline acceleration.
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Cost snapshot
881/yr
Using this EV's battery, range, and the cost calculator's starter inputs. Treat the amount as the same money unit you enter in the full tool.
Charging fit
Strong home-charging fit
Starter setup only: 9 hours of dedicated wallbox or level 2 charger charging gives this EV a 100/100 fit score. Use your real parking and install setup in the full tool.
Overnight recovery
~294 km/night
On the charging-fit tool's starter setup, this EV recovers about 59.9 kWh over 9 hours. Adjust the charger type and hours in the full tool.
Pros
What works in its favour
Best for buyers who want a spacious AWD EV SUV with modern charging hardware and do not need legacy-brand reassurance.
- Families
- Tech-forward buyers
- Performance-biased SUV shoppers
Cons
What to watch before you buy
- Large wheels and performance tuning can trade away some efficiency in real use.
- Service and software confidence still depend more on local market maturity than with the most established EV incumbents.
Reviewed 2026-03-09
Specs that affect ownership
Focus on the numbers that actually change the experience.
On the WLTP cycle this EV is certified at 502 km. In everyday mixed driving, expect roughly 375–440 km (our estimate from the certified figure). How we estimate this.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price & cost | |
| Price | Upper mid-market |
| Performance | |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h |
| Drive | Dual motor AWD |
| Range & charging | |
| Range | 502 km (WLTP) |
| Efficiency | 5.5 km/kWh |
| Battery | 91.3 kWh |
| Fast charge (10–80%) | 10-80% at 230 kW DC (165 kW avg) |
| DC charging (peak) | 230 kW |
| AC charging | 11 kW |
| Connector | CCS |
| Space & practicality | |
| Boot space | 520 L |
| Frunk | 58 L |
| Length | 4830 mm |
| Towing capacity | 1500 kg |
| Seats | 5 |
| Body style | Midsize crossover |
| Features | |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes |
Spec figures checked against the published source.
Battery warranty: 8 years or 160k km, covering at least 70% of capacity. Verify on the BYD official site.
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Common questions
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Is the BYD SEALION 7 Excellence AWD worth buying?
Best for buyers who want a spacious AWD EV SUV with modern charging hardware and do not need legacy-brand reassurance.
Who is the BYD SEALION 7 Excellence AWD best for?
Best fits include: Families, Tech-forward buyers, and Performance-biased SUV shoppers.
What should I watch out for with the BYD SEALION 7 Excellence AWD?
The main caveats are these: Large wheels and performance tuning can trade away some efficiency in real use; and Service and software confidence still depend more on local market maturity than with the most established EV incumbents.
What is the real-world range of the BYD SEALION 7 Excellence AWD?
Expect roughly 375–440 km in everyday mixed driving (our estimate from the certified figure). The certified figure is 502 km on the WLTP cycle.
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