It was during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on January 18, 2025, that BYD launched its latest electric SUV model, Sealion 7. BYD Sealion 7 is the fourth electric vehicle launch in the country and follows through on the eMax 7, Seal, and Atto 3. The Sealion 7 is a new way of blending innovative technology, performance, and sustainability in an electric vehicle to catch the fancy of Indian buyers.
Sealion 7: Key Features and Specifications
The Sealion 7 comes in two variants, Premium and Performance, each catering to different consumer preferences.
Premium Variant
- Configuration: Single motor, Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Power: 313 PS (approximately 308 bhp)
- Torque: 380 Nm
- Battery: 82.56 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP)
- Range: Up to 567 km on a single charge
- Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds
Performance Variant
- Configuration: Dual motors, All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Power: 530 PS (approximately 523 bhp)
- Torque: 630 Nm
- Range: Up to 542 km on a single charge
- Acceleration: 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds
Sealion 7 has an innovative design resembling a sea lion. It comes in a sleek, coupe-like design. It is highly fashionable with its sweptback LED headlights and wraparound taillights. The cabin space is also huge and luxurious. It comes with a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, and all sorts of ADAS for the driver’s convenience and safety.
Sealion 7: Booking and Pricing Details
Booking of the Sealion 7 started from January 18, 2025, while a minimum booking of ₹70,000 as an initial amount. Incentives and the promotional offer, as announced by BYD, include a complimentary 7 kW home charger and matching the amount of booking, respectively. Pricing will be launched on February 17, 2025. Deliveries of the car will start in March.
BYD India’s electric passenger vehicle division head, Rajeev Chauhan, is confident that the Sealion 7 will make its mark on the Indian market. He said, “The Sealion 7 is designed not just for performance but also for comfort and sustainability. This launch underscores our commitment to bringing cutting edge EVs to India.”
BYD Strategy in India’s EV Market
The Indian EV market has been booming with government incentives and rising consumer interest in sustainable mobility. BYD has strategically launched it, hoping to grab a large portion of this fast-growing market while competing with well-established players like Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki.
ELCTRIK Speaks
The launch of the BYD Sealion 7 is a landmark event in the company’s journey forward to expand within India’s EV sector. With high-performance variants, advanced technology, and attractive features. Deliveries are going to start in March, and the vehicle is going to make an impact on the Indian EV landscape.
