BYD's cutting-edge electric vehicle arrives in Europe!
While starting work on its Turkey factory, #BYD is also preparing to bring its new models to Europe and our country.
Unveiled today in Paris, the Sealion 7 is based on the Chinese giant's latest platform. The vehicle features a new 91.3 kWh LFP battery pack, not yet sold even in China, targeting a range of over 600 km.
With both aerodynamic design and an inverter with silicon carbide chips developed by BYD, along with a next-generation motor achieving over 92% efficiency, the Sealion 7 is expected to be one of the lowest-consuming vehicles in its segment.
The BYD Sealion 7 will come with an entry-level 71.8 kWh battery + 170 kW (231 HP) motor, a mid-range 80.8 kWh + 230 kW (313 HP) motor, and a top-tier four-wheel-drive motor system producing 531 horsepower with a 91.3 kWh battery.
In addition to the new inverter and motor, a next-generation heat pump thermal management system that consumes 20% less energy has been used. As a result, the Sealion 7, with improved charging performance compared to previous BYD models, can charge from 10% to 80% in 28 minutes and from 80% to 100% in 18 minutes.
With the Seal U sold at a starting price of 42,000 euros in Europe, the vehicle is estimated to be priced at around 45-46,000 euros, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y. The entry-level model is expected to fall within Turkey’s 10% SCT tax bracket with a reduced 160 kW version.
