BYD Sealion 7 vs BYD Seal – Key Differences Explained

BYD (Built Your Dreams) recently expanded its Indian product portfolio with the Sealion 7 electric SUV. It’s the fourth EV from the Chinese automaker that goes head-to-head against the BMW iX1 LWB. The OEM also has BYD Seal electric sedan in its lineup, catering to a different segment. Both of these EVs share the brand’s performance DNA and advanced features. In this comparison, we analyze their key differences in terms of design, features, performance and value-for-money proposition.

BYD Sealion 7 Vs Seal – Prices

Sealion 7 Prices                           Seal Prices

Premium – Rs 48.2 lakh                Dynamic – Rs 41 lakh
Performance – 54.9 lakh               Premium – Rs 45.55 lakh
  Performance – Rs 53 lakh

The Sealion 7 is being offered in two variants – Premium and Performance – featuring an 82.56kWh battery pack. While the entry-level variant is priced at Rs 48.9 lakh, the top-end Performance trim costs Rs 54.9 lakh.

BYD Seal comes in three variants – Dynamic, Premium and Performance – available at Rs 41 lakh, Rs 45.55 lakh and Rs 53 lakh. The base variant is equipped with a 61.44kWh battery, the Premium and Performance variants use an 82.56kWh battery pack.

BYD’s new Sealion 7 commands premium pricing for its SUV-ish attributes and cabin space, while the Seal is a budget-friendly option.

BYD Sealion 7 Vs Seal – Battery, Range

Both variants of the Sealion 7 electric SUV feature the same 82.56kwh LFP battery pack. While the Premium variant delivers a maximum power of 313 bhp and 380 Nm of torque via rear wheels, the Performance trim returns a claimed power of 530 bhp with 690 Nm of torque via all-wheel drive. The latter accelerates 0 to 100 kmph in just 4.5 seconds. The WLTP-claimed range of the Premium and Performance variants stand at 482km and 456km, respectively.

The Seal is available with two battery options – 61.44kWh (Dynamic) and 82.56kWh (Premium and Performance). The smaller battery pack comes with a single motor setup and offers a maximum power of 204 bhp and 310 Nm of torque. Its NEDC claimed a range of 510km.

The larger battery version is offered with RWD, single motor and AWD dual-motor configurations, delivering power worth 312 bhp with 360 Nm and 530bhp with 670Nm, respectively. The RWD version returns a claimed range of 650km, while the AWD variant offers 580km. BYD claims that the Seal in its higher-spec form does 0 to 100 kmph in 3.8 seconds.

BYD Sealion 7 Vs Seal – Charging Time

The Sealion 7 supports both AC and DC fast charging. Using a 7kW wall box charger, it can be fully charged in nearly 8 to 9 hours. The EV takes around 45 minutes to charge from 0 to 80 percent by using a fast charger of up to 150kW.

The Seal EV, on the other hand, can be juiced up from 10 to 80 percent in 37 minutes at speeds of up to 150kW. With a regular 11kW AC charger, it takes 8.6 hours to get fully charge.

BYD Sealion 7 Vs Seal – Features

The BYD Sealion 7’s cabin shares resemblance with the Seal including the steering wheel and dashboard design. The EV offers a cargo area of 520 litres, which can be expanded up to 1,789 litres with the rear seats folded down. Additionally, there is a 58-litre of frunk. The SUV’s ADAS suite offers features such as intelligent cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, etc. Some of its key features are listed below:

15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment
Ventilated front seats
Connected car tech
Electrically adjustable driver’s seat with memory function
Floating digital instrument cluster
Panoramic glass roof with a sunshade
50W wireless phone charger
Heads-up-display
Powered tailgate
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) function
58-litres frunk
11 airbags
360-degree camera
ADAS features

BYD Seal has a premium cabin to offer. Similar to the Atto 3, the electric sedan has textured surfaces and flowing lines. The centre console has a few physical controls and a crystal toggle drive selector. The Seal has received 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP. Here are some of its key features:

15.6-inch rotating infotainment
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
Heads-up display
Two wireless charging pads
Rear seat with 60:40 split-folding function
Powered tailgate
50-litre frunk
8-way electronically adjustable driver’s seat with memory, heated and cooled front seats
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Leatherette upholstery
Dual-zone AC
10 airbags
ABS with hill hold
Automatic wipers
360-degree camera
ADAS tech