BYD has announced pricing and specifications for its new Sealion 7 electric SUV.
There will be three trim levels to choose from with the range kicking off at £44,990 for the entry-level Comfort. It comes fitted with an efficiency-boosting heat pump, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control and a 15.6-inch rotatable infotainment screen. The mid-level Design boasts 20-inch alloy wheels and the all-wheel-drive version is priced at £49,290. The Excellence adds a head-up display and Nappa leather upholstery and is £57,290.
The basic and mid-level cars come with an 82.5kWh battery pack with the choice of rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. BYD claims the former can travel up to 300 miles on a single charge and the latter version drops this down to 283 miles. The flagship Excellence comes fitted as standard with all-wheel-drive and has a larger 91.3kWh battery unit that can do a claimed 312 miles between top-ups.
All models are compatible with DC rapid charging with the smaller battery pack having a maximum charging rate of 150kW and a 10 to 80 per cent charge time of 32 minutes. The larger 91.3kWh version has a charging speed of up to 230kW and can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 24 minutes.
Practicality for the Sealion 7 is also boosted by a 520-litre boot capacity or 1,789 litres when the rear seats are folded down. The car also features a front boot with an additional 58 litres of space and BYD claims that the cabin features 20 small storage compartments.
Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice president, said: “We’ve noticed demand for this type of vehicle in Europe, so we’re delighted to introduce the Sealion 7. We’re confident that its mix of SUV design, and packaging,
“Blade battery technology, range, high performance and generous specification will appeal to many customers across Europe. The Sealion 7 shows how BYD is reacting to customer demand and tastes in the region, and widening our product line-up to ensure the best possible coverage of the most important vehicle types. This will be a key factor as we continue our progress in Europe.”
The Sealion 7 will go on sale here in the UK in the first quarter of 2025 and will sit at the top of BYD’s product portfolio.
