2025 BYD Sealion 7, two variants, range up to 567 km, starting from RM184k
Sime Darby Motors, the official distributor of BYD in Malaysia, has launched another new electric vehicle, the 2025 BYD Sealion 7.
Available in two main variants, the BYD Sealion 7 is priced starting from RM183,800 for the Premium variant and from RM199,800 for the Performance variant.
The BYD Sealion 7 Premium features a single rear-wheel drive (RWD) electric motor with an output of 308 hp and 380 Nm of torque, enabling acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds.
Meanwhile, the Performance variant is equipped with a dual all-wheel drive (AWD) electric motor that delivers 523 hp and 690 Nm of torque, achieving 0 to 100 km/h in as little as 4.5 seconds.
Both variants are equipped with an 82.56 kWh battery pack. The driving range for the Premium variant is up to 567 km, while the Performance variant has a range of up to 542 km.
The Sealion 7 supports AC charging at 11 kW and fast DC charging up to 150 kW, allowing the battery to be charged from 10% to 80% in just 32 minutes.
Standard features for the Sealion 7 include 19-inch alloy wheels, while the AWD version comes with 20-inch wheels and red brake calipers.
The cabin is well-equipped with a 10.25-inch digital cluster screen, a 15.6-inch central display with adjustable orientation, a 50-inch augmented reality head-up display, leather-wrapped seats, dual-zone climate control, and a PM2.5 air filtration system.
In addition, the Sealion 7 supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 50W wireless charging system for smart devices, and features a Dynaudio sound system with 12 speakers.
Both variants come standard with safety features including nine airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera system, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) featuring adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, front and rear cross-traffic alerts, high beam assist, and driver attention warnings.
In terms of practicality, the Sealion 7 offers a cargo space of 500 liters, which expands to 1,769 liters with the rear seats folded down. Additionally, it includes a 58-liter front trunk (frunk).
There are four color options available: Cosmos Black, Aurora White, Atlantis Grey, and Shark Grey.
BYD Malaysia is offering an early booking package (valid until November 17), allowing customers to receive a complimentary home charger and RM800 charging credit, provided they register their vehicle by December 31, 2024.
