BYD Sealion 7 Acceleration Test – See Results

The Chinese carmaker has been expanding its lineup in the Indian market consistently over the last few years

We recently conducted an acceleration test of the BYD Sealion 7. The electric SUV is the latest offering from the Chinese car marque in India. In essence, it is the SUV iteration of the Seal sports electric car. BYD has expanded its footprint in India with products at multiple price points. On top of that, it is ensuring that it undercuts the legacy carmakers by a significant amount and offers much more tech and performance. Only time will tell how well the customers embrace these EVs. For now, let us take a look at the details of the acceleration test.

BYD Sealion 7 Acceleration Test

We recently got some time with the EV. During our review of the BYD Sealion 7, we decided to put the EV through its paces to analyze the real-life performance. In the first lap, the electric SUV accelerated from a standstill with vigour and reached 100 km/h in just 4.18 seconds. Furthermore, it clocked 120 km/h in just 6.09 seconds. That is supercar territory which is especially impressive for an SUV. For the second lap, the 0 to 100 km/h sprint came up in 4.23 seconds, while the EV reached 120 km/h in 6.17 seconds. I must admit it is one thing to read the performance specs on paper and quite another to experience in the real world.

BYD Sealion 7

The BYD Sealion 7 is a power house when it comes to the latest tech, connectivity, convenience and safety amenities. Some of the top highlights include:

• 15.6-inch Rotating Centre Screen
• 10.25-inch Full TFT LCD Instrument Cluster
• In-car WiFi Hotspot
• Cloud Service – BYD App
• Onboard 4G Connectivity
• Nappa Leather Seats
• 12-speaker Dynaudio Music System
• Ventilated and Heated Front Seats
• Heated Rear Seats
• Electrically Adjustable Driver’s Seat with Lumbar and Leg Support
• 50 W Wireless Charger
• 128-colour Ambient Lighting
• 520-litre Rear and 58-litre Front Storage
• Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Heat Pump
• ADAS Active Safety Package
• 360-degree Camera
• Multiple Airbags
• ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
• Onboard Navigation

Apart from that, the electric SUV carries two battery packs – 82.5 kWh and 91.3 kWh. These use Blade Battery technology and a mass-produced 8-in-1 electric powertrain.  In the RWD iteration, the claimed WLTP range is a decent 482 km, while in the performance-focused AWD trim, this drops down to a still respectable 455 km on a single charge. With the top variant, the electric SUV boasts a range of over 500 km. Also, the power and torque figures range from 308 hp / 380 Nm to 523 hp / 690 Nm, respectively. In the most powerful settings, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h. With a 250 kW DC fast charger, the battery is juiced up from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes. The prices range from Rs 48.90 lakh to Rs 54.90 lakh, ex-showroom.

Also Read: BYD Sealion 7 Revealed at Bharat Mobility Show 2025