The BYD Sealion 7 is an all-electric coupe-style family SUV with a Blade Battery and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen. In the UAE it comes as a 308 hp rear-wheel-drive Premium or a 523 hp dual-motor AWD Performance.

Pros

Strong Performance trim: 523 hp, AWD, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s
Up to 482 km range on the Premium (456 km WLTP on Performance)
Well equipped: 15.6-inch rotating screen, panoramic roof, HUD, leather seats
Front trunk plus 500 L of storage
UAE launch offers: 0% finance, free registration and insurance, and 1 year of ADNOC charging

Cons

Base Premium is only rear-wheel drive with a single motor (6.7 s to 100 km/h)
The AWD Performance has a shorter range (456 km WLTP) than the Premium (up to 482 km)
The page gives conflicting prices (trim cards vs FAQ), so confirm the final price
No crash-test rating, airbag count or warranty terms on the UAE page

SWOT

Strengths

Blade Battery with LFP chemistry
Two clear trims, from a 308 hp RWD to a 523 hp AWD
Rich standard equipment for the price

Weaknesses

Safety rating and warranty not published on the page
Dimensions and seat count not stated on the page

Opportunities

Offers: 0% finance, free registration, insurance and complimentary service
1 year of ADNOC charging included in the offer
Up to AED 4,000 saving with Blue FAB credit cards (see terms)

Threats

Offers are subject to terms, and the down payment affects the monthly rate
Resale value for newer EV models in the Gulf is uncertain

Key specs

Price & basics6

Body type: SUV · Midsize electric coupe SUV
Dimensions: 4830 × 1925 × 1620 mm · 2930 mm wheelbase
Seats: Not disclosed
Powertrain: Dual-motor electric, 82.5 kWh LFP Blade Battery
Drivetrain: AWD
Cargo space: 500 L

Performance & range8

Max power: 530 hp
Torque: 690 Nm
0–100 km/h: 4.5 s
Top speed: 215 km/h
Combined range: 462 km
EV-only range: Not disclosed
Consumption: 21.4 kWh/100 km (test cycle not stated in document)
Charging: AC 11 kW, DC 150 kW, CCS2 port; charging times not stated

Safety3

Airbags: Not disclosed
Driver assistance: Adaptive cruise control (ACC/ICC), intelligent speed limit information and control, front and rear collision warning, AEB, front and rear cross-traffic alert and braking, lane departure warning, emergency lane keeping assist, front 2 and rear 4 parking radars, tyre pressure monitoring, W-HUD
Safety index: Not disclosed

Ownership1

Warranty: Not published on the UAE model page.

Tech & comfort3

Screens: 15.6" electrically rotating central touchscreen (DiLink 8155 ecosystem, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, OTA) plus 10.25" full LCD instrument cluster; W-HUD
Speakers: 12
Comfort highlights: Leather seats, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade, dual wireless phone charging, and a spacious cabin. A front trunk adds storage.

User reviews2