BYD Sealion 7 Electric SUV Launched In India With A Price Tag Of Rs 48.90 Lakh
The Chinese electric automotive giant BYD, which has surpassed Tesla as the largest EV maker on the planet, has officially launched the Sealion 7 all-electric SUV in India. This brand-new model from BYD was first showcased at the Bharat Mobility Show, which was held earlier in January. BYD is offering the Sealion 7 in two variants in India, namely Premium and Performance. It starts at Rs 48.9 lakh ex-showroom.
BYD Sealion 7 Launched in India: Details
Variants and Pricing
As mentioned, BYD has launched the Sealion 7 all-electric SUV in two variants, which are Premium and Performance. The former, which is priced at Rs 48.9 lakh, is the rear-wheel-drive version, and the latter is priced at Rs 54.90 lakh and offers an all-wheel-drive configuration.
BYD had already commenced the bookings of this model at the Bharat Mobility Global Auto Expo 2025 for an amount of Rs. 70,000. Deliveries of the BYD Sealion 7 will start from March 7 this year.
Powertrain Options
The newly launched BYD Sealion 7 is a powerful electric SUV that comes coupled with a massive 82.56 kWh battery pack. The Premium variant of the Sealion 7 comes with a single electric motor offering a maximum power of 308 bhp and 380 Nm of torque. All the power of this variant is sent to the rear wheels. As for the claimed range, it is 567 km on a single full charge.
Then there is the more expensive Performance variant, which comes with a dual-motor setup offering a maximum power of a whopping 523 bhp and 690 Nm of torque. This variant gets an all-wheel-drive system and provides a claimed range of 542 km. It can do a sprint from 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.5 seconds.
Exterior Design
Now, let’s talk about the exterior design of the BYD Sealion 7. This new electric SUV boasts a very sleek, fastback-inspired body style. It takes a lot of its overall design inspiration from its sibling, the BYD Seal sedan. At the front, it gets a closed-off grille, sleek LED headlights with C-shaped LED DRLs, and aggressive bumper styling.
Moving on to the side profile, the Sealion 7 gets a set of dual-tone alloy wheels with red brake calipers. The Premium variant offers a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, while the Performance AWD variant offers a set of 20-inch wheels. The SUV also gets flush electronic door handles and a coupe-like sloping roofline.
As for the rear-end design, the Sealion 7’s main highlights include connected wraparound LED taillights. It also gets a roof-mounted spoiler and a second lip-mounted spoiler as well. The rear bumper also looks slightly aggressive with its double-bubble diffuser. This electric SUV is being offered in four exterior colors, namely Atlantis Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White, and Shark Grey.
Interior and Features
The BYD Sealion 7 also gets a modern and futuristic cabin. The main highlight of this SUV’s interior is the 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which can be rotated to be used in portrait as well as landscape orientation. It also gets a four-spoke steering wheel with controls for audio and ADAS.
Other features of the BYD Sealion 7 include a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a wireless charging pad, and two cup holders. It also gets ventilated front seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear AC vents, a panoramic sunroof, and premium leather upholstery.
In terms of safety features, the BYD Sealion 7 comes equipped with features such as 11 airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Its suite of ADAS offers adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and an emergency braking system, along with others.
Competitors
The BYD Sealion 7 is competing directly with a number of other premium electric SUVs in India. The list of its rivals includes the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Volvo EX40, and Volvo C40 Recharge.