After the Seal EV, BYD Cars Philippines is adding yet another performance-oriented all-electric vehicle, and this time, it’s an SUV. The BYD Sealion 7 brings a new form, exhilarating power, and worry-free range to the compact SUV segment (watch our walkaround).
Previewed at the Manila International Auto Show, the Sealion 7 is designed under the direction of Wolfgang Egger (of Alfa Romeo, Audi, and Lamborghini fame). It features a fastback-like silhouette and a focus on clean volume and form. It has standard LED headlights, 20-inch alloy wheels, hidden door handles, a panoramic glass roof, and a hands-free power tailgate with kick sensor.
For the local market, it comes in a choice of four exterior colors: Shark Gray, Cosmos Black, Aurora White, and Deep Sea Blue.
Underneath, the Sealion 7 packs dual electric motors producing a combined 530 horsepower and 690 Nm of torque. This allows this five-seater SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds—putting it in the realm of supercars.
Putting the precision of electric motors to good use, the Sealion 7 can allocate power to the wheels that need it the most. The Intelligent Torque Adaption Control System allocates drive torque to minimize and even eliminate skidding, while Frequency Selective Dampers adjust the ride in real time.
Performance notwithstanding, the Sealion 7 is also practical. Using the BYD LFP blade battery, it offers 542 kilometers on a single charge. What’s more, it can be juiced up either using AC charging (11 kW) or DC fast charging (150 kW) using a CCS Type 2 charging port. And like other BYD models, it also comes with a Vehicle-to-Load function.
Inspired by the dynamic flow and speed of sailboat racing, the Sealion 7’s interior embodies a sense of movement. In front of the driver is a 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster and a heads-up display. At the center is a 15.6-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with a 12 speaker Dynaudio system.
The premium touch continues with dual climate control with rear AC cents, wireless device charger, dynamic ambient lighting, and power front seats with 8-way adjustment for the driver and 6-way adjustment for the front passenger. Both seats have built-in ventilation, with the driver having memory presets and even a built-in leg rest.
Befitting its role as BYD’s EV flagship its performance is balanced by a long list of standard safety features. Apart from a complete set of active and passive safety features, it comes with BYD’s DiPilot ADAS. On top of that, it has front and rear parking sensors and a 360-degree camera.
The Sealion 7 AWD Performance is priced at P 2,588,000.
2026 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance Philippine Specs
Dimensions & Capacities
- Overall Length: 4,830 mm
- Overall Width: 1,925 mm
- Overall Height: 1,620 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,930 mm
- Ground Clearance: 163 mm
- Front Track: 1,660 mm
- Rear Track: 1,660 mm
- Turning Radius: 5.9 m
- Curb Weight: 2,340 kg
- Cargo Capacity: 58 (frunk), 500 L (rear seats up), 1,769 L (rear seats down)
- Seating: 5
- Front Motor: Squirrel Cage Induction Asynchronous Motor
- Rear Motor: Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
- All-Wheel Drive
- Front Motor Output: 218 PS
- Rear Motor Output: 318 PS
- Front Motor Torque: 310 Nm
- Rear Motor Torque: 380 Nm
- Combined Motor Output: 530 PS
- Combined Motor Torque: 690 Nm
- Driving Range: 542 km
- Top Speed: 215 kph
- 0-100 kph: 4.5 seconds
- Drive Modes: Economy, Normal, Sport, Snow
- Battery Type: BYD Blade Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
- Battery Capacity: 82.6 kWh
- Charger Type: CCS Type 2
- Maximum AC Charging Rate: 11 kW
- Maximum DC Charging Rate: 150 kW
- Regenerative Braking
- Portable Charging Cable
- Wall-Mounted Charger (7 kW)
- Vehicle-to-Load Technology
- V2L Adapter
- Front Suspension: Independent Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
- Frequency Selective Dampers
- Front Brakes: Ventilated & Drilled
- Rear Brakes: Ventilated
- Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold
- Wheel & Tire Size: 245/45R20
- Spare Tire: Tire Repair Kit
- Electronic Power Steering
- Auto On/Off LED Headlights w/ Follow Me Home Function
- Daytime Running Lights
- Rear Fog Light
- Front & Rear Sequential Turn Signal Indicators
- Heated Power Folding Sideview Mirrors w/ Puddle Lamps, Auto Tilt Function
- Power Tailgate
- Rain-Sensing Wipers
- Leather Steering Wheel w/ Tilt/Telescopic Adjust
- Leather Seats
- 8-way Power Adjust Driver’s Seat w/ Leg Rest, Memory
- 6-way Power Adjust Front Passenger Seat
- Front Ventilated Seats
- 10.25-inch LCD Instrument Cluster
- Dual Zone Climate Control w/ Rear Vents, PM2.5 Filter
- 15.6-inch Rotating Infotainment Touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 12-speaker Dynaudio System
- Sound Proof/Privacy Glass
- Panoramic Glass Roof
- Dynamic Ambient Light w/ Rhythm Function
- DiLink w/ 4G Connectivity, Voice Assistant, OTA Update
- Smart Keyless Entry w/ Push Button Start/Stop
- NFC Card
- Speed-Sensing Door Locks
- Wireless Charger
- USB Type A x 2, USB Type C x 2
- 8 SRS Airbags
- Electronic Stability Control w/ Hill Hold Control
- Hill Descent Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- 360-degree Camera w/ See Through View
- Front & Rear Parking Sensors
- DiPilot ADAS
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking System
- Front Collision Warning
- Rear Collision Warning
- Front Cross Traffic Alert w/ Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert w/ Braking
- Lane Departure Assistance
- Blind Spot Detection
- Emergency Lane Keeping Assist
- Driver Attention Warning
- Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control
Model Y Please
ReplyDeleteI consider this car as a "sprinter". Why? Its because it goes fast, off to a great start... but it doesn't last long. 🤣
ReplyDeleteGoes fast to the service center but takes forever to get fixed
Deletei'm not a BYD fan boy but this is such a kwentong walang kwenta. 2026 na. sana naiisip mo if factual ba mga sinasabi mo?
DeleteWhich makes it perfect as a daily driver. Everyday driving usually requires fast and sudden accelerations for overtaking. No one should be driving on public roads maintaining speeds that should only be reserved for quick overtakes.
DeleteTesla left the group
ReplyDeleteLol. I’ll take Tesla efficiency any day over this inefficient blob. The SL7 AWD has a bigger battery than the MY AWD and yet it still gets less range than the MY. A classic case of design over function.
DeleteU get high-tech and good software from Tesla
DeleteBuy a BYD, CCP gets ur data and leaves with you shit product
So much Tesla fanboying lol. As if Elon Musk is a paragon of good intentions compared to the CCP 😄
DeleteMaybe look at the history of Tesla diving into and sharing private recordings without permission 😬
Since when did comparing efficiency become fanboying? Tesla makes efficient vehicles, that’s just an established matter of fact. The BYD SL7 falls short in efficiency compared to the TMY is another matter of fact. It’s on you if your BYD fanboy ego was hurt by that. Just go enjoy your BYD Destroyer. Ironic how a BYD fanboy calls someone else a fanboy.
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