Car Buyer's Guide

BYD Sealion 7 Premium

Mk1 · launched Nov 14 2024 · SUV · CBU

The BYD Sealion 7 Premium is the entry of 2 Sealion 7 variants, priced at RM183,800.

BYD Sealion 7 Premium

Colours — exterior

  • Atlantis Grey Metallic
  • Aurora White Metallic
  • Cosmos Black Metallic
  • Shark Grey Metallic

Colours — interior

  • Black dash
  • Black Nappa seats

How this variant compares

Performance costs RM16,000 more and adds Child Safety Lock.

Powertrain

Fuel
Electric
Number of Motors
1
Motor Horsepower
308 hp
Motor Torque
380 Nm
Battery Capacity
82.5 kWh
EV Range
567 km
Charging Rate (AC)
11 kW
Charging Rate (DC)
150 kW
V2L
3.3 kW

Drivetrain

Transmission
Single Ratio Automatic
Driveline
All Wheel Drive

Performance & Efficiency

0-100 km/h
6.7 seconds
Top Speed
215 km/h

Dimensions

Length
4,830 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
1,620 mm
Wheelbase
2,930 mm
Weight
2,635 kg
Doors
5
Seats
5
Boot Space
500 litres
Front Tyre
235/50R19
Rear Tyre
255/45R19
Spare Tyre
N/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory Tyres
Continental EcoContact 6 Q

Chassis

Assembly
China (CBU)
Front Suspension
Double Wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Front Wheels
19" Alloys
Rear Wheels
19" Alloys
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)

Safety

Airbags
Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Seat Belts
5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIX
Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking System
Yes
Lane-keeping Assist
Steering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats

Lighting

Headlamps
LED Projector
Taillamps
Full LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators

Cabin

Front Seats
Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated
Rear Seats
60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con
Rear Vents
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets
1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior Lighting
Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders
2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade
Panoramic Glass Roof Shade
Audio
15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start
Keyless Push Button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Boot Operation
Powered Boot
Folding Wing Mirrors
Parking Brake
Electronic

Driving aids

Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Hill Start Assist

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
4 Sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes, 360-degree Camera

Infotainment

Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer
6 years
Warranty Notes
8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty

Premium FAQ

How much is the BYD Sealion 7 Premium in Malaysia?

The BYD Sealion 7 Premium is priced at RM183,800 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance) — about RM1,875/mo a month on a 9-year loan at 2.5% flat.

Is it worth paying more for the Performance?

The Performance costs RM16,000 more than the Premium and adds Child Safety Lock — worth it only if you want that kit.

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