Waiting for BYD Sealion 7's India debut? Check launch date
What's the story
BYD will launch of its premium electric SUV, the Sealion 7, in India on February 17.
The vehicle was first showcased at Auto Expo 2025 and will be the Chinese automaker's most expensive offering in the Indian market.
On its debut, it will go against other electric vehicles like the upcoming facelifted Kia EV6, Hyundai IONIQ 5, and BMW iX1.
Model details
Sealion 7: Two variants and pre-launch bookings
The Sealion 7 will come in two variants: Premium RWD and Performance AWD. The Performance model offers an impressive acceleration, going from 0-100km/h in just 4.5 seconds.
Pre-launch bookings for the electric SUV are already open with a token amount of ₹70,000. As part of a promotional offer, BYD is matching the amount by contributing an additional ₹70,000 toward the vehicle's price.
Buyer benefits
BYD offers warranty and home charger for Sealion 7
Along with the Sealion 7, BYD is also providing an extensive 7-year/150,000km warranty. Buyers will also get a free 7kW AC home charger with free installation.
The first batch of deliveries for the electric SUV will start from March 7.
This package is designed to offer peace of mind and convenience to early adopters of this new electric vehicle in India.
Vehicle specs
Sealion 7: Specifications and global presence
The Sealion 7 is already available in China and Europe. Both the Premium and Performance variants come with an 82.56kWh battery, with front-wheel and all-wheel drive systems respectively.
The Premium variant promises a maximum range of 567km, while the Performance variant's range slightly reduces to 542km due to its higher power output.
These specs are pretty similar to BYD's Seal EV sedan, barring torque output.
Vehicle features
Sealion 7: Features and safety measures
The Sealion 7 also features a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.
Additional highlights include a head-up display (HUD), ventilated front seats, electrically adjustable driver's seat with memory function, panoramic glass roof, ambient lights, 12 speakers, wireless phone charger, and a powered tailgate.
It also supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) for powering external devices using the car's battery.
Safety design
Sealion 7: Safety features and exterior design
The Sealion 7 focuses on safety with 11 airbags and an ADAS suite with forward collision alert, blind spot detection, and lane departure assist.
It also gets a 360-degree camera setup, ISOFIX child seat mounts, hill hold control, and front/rear parking sensors.
The vehicle's exterior design is inspired by BYD's Ocean X styling with X design motifs. It will come in four colors: Cosmos Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White and Shark Gray.