Compare the BYD Sealion 7 vs BYD Seal
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both of these electric BYDs feature practical front boots and small rear windows that hamper rear visibility, while both share infotainment setups with menus that can be annoying to navigate. Where they differ most is on the road. The BYD Seal handles larger bumps well in town, feels quiet with very little wind or road noise on the motorway, and proves nimble on twistier roads. The BYD Sealion 7, by contrast, leaves you jostled over city bumps, feels unsettled on uneven country lanes, and suffers from noticeable wind noise and tyre roar at higher speeds. The BYD Seal is also more efficient. However, if carrying capacity is your main concern, the BYD Sealion 7 provides a bigger boot and offers more room with the back seats folded down.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 520 litres (4 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 485 litres (4 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down 1,789 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,830 mm x 1,925 mm x 1,620 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,800 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,460 mm |
| Towing capacity 750 kg | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 82.5 kWh | Battery size 82.5 kWh |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 230kW 83kWh Auto | Engine name 230kW 83kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 313 BHP | Engine size Electric • 312 BHP |
| Body type SUVs | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Rear wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 6.7 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 82.5 kWh | Battery size 82.5 kWh |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 520 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 485 litres |
| Boot (seats down) 1,789 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres |
| Length 4,830 mm | Length 4,800 mm |
| Width 1,925 mm | Width 1,875 mm |
| Height 1,620 mm | Height 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.93 m | Wheelbase 2.92 m |
| Turning circle 5.9 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.