BYD SEALION 7

Q: What's the difference between the Sealion 7, Seal, Seal U and Sealion 8?

The Sealion 7 is BYD 's five-seat electric mid-size SUV, and this page covers it. The Seal is an electric sports sedan, the Seal U is a smaller, different SUV also sold as a plug-in hybrid, and Sealion 8 is a name used in some markets for a larger plug-in hybrid SUV. The "7" in Sealion 7 is a model name, not a seat count.

Front three-quarter view of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, parked on an open road with a forest background showcasing its headlights, grille-less design, and smooth contours.

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Rear view of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, driving on a country road showing its taillights, sloping roofline, and clean aerodynamic design.

The BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, captured in motion on a country road showing its sloping roofline, aerodynamic shape, and rear design elements.

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Rear view of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, showing the taillight design, 4.5S badge, and rear body contours.

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Cargo area of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, showing the rear seats folded flat to expand the luggage capacity.

Close-up of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle’s center console showing the crystal-style gear selector, electronic parking brake, and control buttons.

Interior photo of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, showing the steering wheel, digital display, and center console with gear selector and touchscreen.

Interior view of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, showing the steering wheel, digital driver display, and large central touchscreen in a minimalist cabin.

Interior view of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, showing the panoramic glass roof, ambient lighting, and quilted leather front seats.

Front seat and cabin view of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, showing the quilted leather seats, center console, and interior detailing.

Rear seat view of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, showing quilted leather seats, center armrest, and interior door panel details.

Rear seats of the BYD Sealion 7 electric vehicle, a Chinese EV, featuring quilted leather upholstery, adjustable headrests, and a foldable center armrest.

Range

up to

456 – 502

0-100 km/hr

as fast as

4.5 – 6.7

Price

MSRP

$48k – 55k

Description:

The BYD Sealion 7 is an electric five-seat mid-size SUV with a sloping, coupe-like roofline, aimed at the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Skoda Enyaq Coupé. It’s effectively the SUV counterpart to the Seal sedan, offered with rear- or all-wheel drive, and despite the name it has five seats, not seven. BYD doesn’t sell passenger cars in Canada yet, so the specs below are for the European and UK versions.

Specifications:

Trim Levels:	SEALION 7
Est. Price (CAD)	48,000 – 55,000
Range (km)	456 – 502
Battery (kWh)	82.5 – 91.3
Power (kW)	230 – 390
0-100km/hr (sec)	4.5 – 6.7
Top speed (km/hr)	215
Torque (Nm)	380 – 690
Charge time (Level 3)	24m – 32m
Charge time (Level 2)	12h 44m – 14h 5m

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Range, Battery, and Charging of the BYD Sealion 7:

Range is rated at 456 to 502 km on the WLTP cycle: 482 km for the rear-wheel-drive Comfort, 456 km for the all-wheel-drive Design and 502 km for the all-wheel-drive Excellence.
Comfort and Design use an 82.5 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade battery built into the body structure, and the Excellence gets a larger 91.3 kWh pack.
DC fast charging peaks at 150 kW with the 82.5 kWh battery and 230 kW with the 91.3 kWh one, so a charge from 10% to 80% takes about 32 or 24 minutes.
A full Level 2 charge from empty takes an estimated 12 hours and 44 minutes (82.5 kWh) or 14 hours and 5 minutes (91.3 kWh) on a 7.2 kW home charger, and the onboard AC charger accepts up to 11 kW.
A heat pump and vehicle-to-load (V2L) are standard, but efficiency is mediocre and real-world winter highway range falls well below the official figures.

Powertrain and Performance of the BYD Sealion 7:

The rear-wheel-drive Comfort makes 230 kW and 380 Nm and reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
The dual-motor Design and Excellence make 390 kW and 690 Nm and need 4.5 seconds, and all three versions are limited to 215 km/h.
Braked towing capacity is 750 kg for the Comfort and 1,500 kg for the all-wheel-drive Design and Excellence.
It’s quiet and refined at speed, but the ride can feel unsettled and the steering short on feel.

Technology and Features of the BYD Sealion 7:

A large rotating central touchscreen runs most functions.
Depending on trim, a panoramic glass roof and Dynaudio audio are fitted.
A 360-degree camera and heated and ventilated front seats are also available, depending on trim.
A heat pump and vehicle-to-load (V2L) are standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the BYD Sealion 7 sold in Canada?

Not yet. BYD doesn't sell passenger cars in Canada, although it has set up a Canadian office in Markham, Ontario, and the Sealion 7 is one of the models reported testing in Canada. Testing doesn't confirm a launch, and BYD hasn't named models or a date. Our guide to Chinese EVs in Canada tracks which brands and models are expected.

Would the BYD Sealion 7 qualify for EV rebates in Canada?

Not federally if a Canadian Sealion 7 is built in China, because EVAP excludes China-built vehicles, and Manitoba's rebate excludes China-made EVs bought after March 19, 2025. Quebec's Roulez vert, the only other provincial purchase rebate, ends on December 31, 2026, and BYD hasn't announced a Canadian launch date.

What's the difference between the Sealion 7, Seal, Seal U and Sealion 8?

The Sealion 7 is BYD's five-seat electric mid-size SUV, and this page covers it. The Seal is an electric sports sedan, the Seal U is a smaller, different SUV also sold as a plug-in hybrid, and Sealion 8 is a name used in some markets for a larger plug-in hybrid SUV. The "7" in Sealion 7 is a model name, not a seat count.

How far can the BYD Sealion 7 go on a charge?

European versions are rated at 482 km on the WLTP cycle for the rear-wheel-drive Comfort, 456 km for the all-wheel-drive Design and 502 km for the all-wheel-drive Excellence. Real-world range falls well below those figures on cold highway trips, so expect noticeably less in a Canadian winter.

How long does the BYD Sealion 7 take to charge?

DC fast charging peaks at 150 kW with the 82.5 kWh battery, and a charge from 10% to 80% takes about 32 minutes, while the 91.3 kWh Excellence peaks at 230 kW and needs about 24 minutes. A full Level 2 charge from empty takes an estimated 12 hours and 44 minutes, or 14 hours and 5 minutes for the Excellence, on a 7.2 kW home charger. To plan home charging, try the EV charging cost calculator.

Is there an all-wheel-drive BYD Sealion 7, and how quick is it?

Yes. The Design and Excellence use two motors making 390 kW and 690 Nm and reach 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. The rear-wheel-drive Comfort makes 230 kW and needs 6.7 seconds, and all versions are limited to 215 km/h.

How big is the BYD Sealion 7, and how much trunk space does it have?

It's a five-seat SUV, 4,830 mm long, 1,925 mm wide and 1,620 mm tall, on a 2,930 mm wheelbase. Trunk space is 520 L, or 1,789 L with the rear seats folded, and there's a frunk too.

How safe is the BYD Sealion 7?

The Sealion 7 earned five stars from Euro NCAP in 2025. Some of the driver-assist alerts are intrusive. There are no North American crash-test ratings.

Can the BYD Sealion 7 tow?

Yes. Braked towing capacity is 750 kg for the rear-wheel-drive Comfort and 1,500 kg for the all-wheel-drive Design and Excellence. Towing will cut range considerably, as it does in any EV.

What is the BYD Sealion 7 like to drive?

It's quiet, comfortable on the highway and very quick in all-wheel-drive form. The ride can feel unsettled and the steering vague, and in one twin test it finished behind the Hyundai Ioniq 5.