The Sealion 7 electric SUV will make its debut in India on February 17, 2025, according to an official confirmation from BYD. Bookings for the car have been available since its initial display at the Auto Expo 2025, and deliveries are scheduled to start on March 7, 2025. In the Indian market, the Sealion 7 will be BYD’s fourth electric car and is anticipated to be its most expensive model.
The Sealion 7 is a global model that is already available in China and Europe. It will be offered in India in two variations, each of which would have an 82.5 kWh battery. The RWD Premium variant has a range of 587 kilometers, while the Performance AWD variant has a range of 542 kilometers (based on NEDC data). The SUV will be available with two powertrain options: a single-motor Premium variant producing 308 horsepower and a dual-motor Performance variant generating 523 bhp.
In terms of design, the Sealion 7 bears similarities with the BYD Seal sedan. It has a sharper front look, similar to the Seal sedan, with sleek, sharp LED headlights and vertically expanding daytime running lights. The vehicle’s rear features a full-width taillight and a rear diffuser. In India, the Sealion 7 will be offered in four colours: Shark Grey, Aurora White, Atlantis Grey, and Cosmos Black.
The Sealion 7’s interior has a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The air conditioning vents are located below the touchscreen. Additional features include electrically adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, a head-up display (HUD), a panoramic sunroof, and a 12-speaker premium sound system.
The Sealion 7 comes equipped with an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which includes adaptive cruise control, forward and rear collision warnings, front and rear cross-traffic alerts with automatic braking, and lane departure warning.
