Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BYD Seal | BYD Sealion 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years (differs) | 2023-now | 2024-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 46,990 | € 47,990 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 74/100 | 70/100 |
| Efficiency (differs) | 72/100 | 58/100 |
| Practicality (differs) | 64/100 | 70/100 |
| Reliability | n/a | n/a |
| Value retention | n/a | n/a |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Sedan | SUV |
| Doors (differs) | 4 | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 570 | 502 |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 82.5 | 91.3 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 313 | 530 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 5.9 | 4.5 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 180 | 215 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4800 | 4830 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1875 | 1925 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1460 | 1620 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2055 | 2510 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 150 | 230 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | n/a | – |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 400 | 520 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 16.6 | 20.4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · Design RWD (2024)
Electric sedan on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade pack (lithium iron phosphate) as load bearing structure in the floor. Design RWD with 82.5 kWh, 313 hp on the rear axle and WLTP range 570 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 150 kW (800 V architecture on Excellence AWD; Design RWD lower). EU launch September 2023.
Profile · I (2024+)
Electric SUV coupe on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 Evo with 800 V architecture for the EU version. AWD top variant with dual motor, 530 hp, a 91.3 kWh LFP Blade pack and WLTP range 502 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to about 230 kW. EU launch at the Paris Motor Show October 2024, deliveries from late 2024. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure per version.
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