There are less than 2 months left to end this year and BYD after less than a month launched the multi-purpose electric car BYD M6, today they launched an electric car that is positioned as their flagship product which is BYD Sealion 7 with two variations which are BYD Sealion 7 Premium and BYD Sealion 7 Performance.
The difference between the two BYD Sealion 7 Premium and Performance versions is in terms of acceleration speed 0-100km/h, maximum electric power and maximum torque, travel distance and also weight and drive type but both have the same Blade battery capacity of 82.kWh and also speed the same maximum of 215 km/h. BYD Sealion 7 Premium weighing 2,635 kg is driven by a rear electric motor that has a maximum power of 230kW and 380 maximum torque providing acceleration from 0-100km/h in 6.7 seconds and has a travel distance of 567 KM NEDC. The BYD Sealion 7 Performance is 2,750 kw powered by front and rear electric motors that have a maximum electric power of 390 kW and a maximum torque of 690 Nm, providing acceleration from 0-100km/h as fast as 4.5 seconds and a travel distance of 542 KM NEDC.
In addition, both versions of the BYD Sealion 7 have 11kW AC charging and 150 kW DC fast charging which enables 30-80% charging as fast as 32 minutes. It is also equipped with V2L function, 9 airbags, 360-degree camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, 15.6-inch display that can rotate, 12 DYNAUDIO speakers, intelligent driving function, Nappa leather-covered seats, translucent roof with and more.
Malaysia is among the first countries in Asia Pacific to receive the BYD Sealion 7 and starting today, the earliest buyers will receive a wall charger and also a RM 800 charging credit. For previous buyers of BYD vehicles, they are also offering a trade-up promotion for 11,000 existing BYD users if they want to upgrade to BYD Sealion 7. BYD Sealion offered in 4 color options is sold at a price of RM 183,800 for the Premium version, while the Performance version will be sold at a price of RM 199,800.
Also offered together are a vehicle warranty for 6 years or 150,000 KM mileage, a battery warranty for 8 years or 160,000 KM mileage, and an electric motor warranty for 8 years or 150,000 KM mileage. All of these are subject to the year or mileage achieved first.