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2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD

Electric SUV · Dual Motor Electric · AWD

82/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

EngineDual Motor Electric
Horsepower523 hp
Torque509 lb-ft
0–60 mph4.1 sec
Top speed112 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats5
Combined MPG87 mpg (92 city / 83 hwy)
Range270 miles
MSRP$57,200
Body styleElectric SUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Dual-motor AWD distributes torque fast enough to feel planted mid-corner
  • Flat Blade Battery floor creates exceptional cabin headroom
  • Refinement at highway speeds rivals established premium SUVs
  • Panoramic glass roof standard across most trim levels

What's not

  • 270-mile range shrinks noticeably with AC and highway speeds
  • Heavy dual-motor curb weight dulls steering feedback
  • BYD charging network is thin compared to Tesla Supercharger coverage
  • Resale trajectory unproven in export markets

The engine

Blade Battery

Dual-Motor Electric AWD

A dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup delivering instant, balanced torque, with a more powerful rear motor giving these BYDs a rear-biased, planted feel under hard launches.

Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with an 800-volt architecture; BYD began as a battery manufacturer, and its in-house Blade Battery technology defines its EV lineage.

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