BYD Sealion 7 or Seal? Sedan vs. SUV: Which Performance EV Will You Choose?
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The BYD Sealion 7 became the latest member in the company’s Indian portfolio. The electric SUV was launched at a starting price of ₹48.90 lakh, ex-showroom. Available in two trim levels- Premium and Performance, the latter has been priced at ₹54.90 lakh, ex-showroom. BYD likes to market the Sealion 7 as a performance e-SUV. The electric SUV is based on the BYD Seal, which was launched last year.
The BYD Seal is available in three trim levels- Dynamic, Premium and Performance, priced at ₹41 lakh, 43.50 lakh and ₹53 lakh, respectively. All the prices are ex-showroom. Interestingly, the top end variant of the Sealion 7 is pricier by ₹1.90 lakh than the top end variant of the Seal. Here’s how the top end variants of both the EVs compare.
BYD Sealion 7 vs BYD Seal: Specs
The high-performance variants of both electric vehicles are equipped with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) configuration, featuring one motor on each axle, complemented by an 82.56 kWh battery pack. The Seal Performance generates 522 bhp and 670 Nm of torque, whereas the Sealion 7 Performance offers a peak power of 523 bhp and a maximum torque of 690 Nm.
In terms of driving range, the Seal Performance is reported to achieve a distance of 580 km on a single charge, with an acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h of 3.8 seconds. Conversely, the Sealion 7 Performance is claimed to have a range of 530 km and an acceleration time of 4.5 seconds for the same speed.
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BYD Sealion 7 vs BYD Seal: Features
The vehicle will be equipped with a flat-bottom steering wheel, a 10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster, and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system. Additional interior features of this electric vehicle include a panoramic glass roof, front seats that are electrically adjustable with heating and ventilation options, two-zone automatic climate control, a 12-speaker audio system, and a head-up display. Furthermore, it will incorporate an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite along with a driver monitoring system.
The interior of the Seal features a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel, a digital driver's display, and a rotating touchscreen infotainment system. It will also include a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, ventilated seating, wireless charging capabilities, and Level 2 ADAS functionalities.
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