Verdict
The BYD Seal makes the stronger long-distance case: its 82.56-kWh battery is rated for 570 km, against the Zeekr 7X’s 75-kWh pack and 480 km. It is also fractionally quicker to 100 km/h at 5.9 seconds despite giving away 108 hp and 80 Nm. But the 7X is the more useful SUV, with a 539-litre boot, 22-kW AC charging and 450-kW DC capability. For Malaysian family duties and frequent fast-charging stops, the Zeekr’s practicality is persuasive; for range and lower annual road tax, take the Seal.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want the longer 570-km range, a 6-year manufacturer warranty and RM335 annual road tax in a lower-slung sedan.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you need a 539-litre SUV boot, far quicker 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC charging, plus reclining rear seats.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Seal RM171,800; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Battery and range: BYD Seal 82.56 kWh and 570 km; Zeekr 7X 75 kWh and 480 km.
- Charging: BYD Seal 7 kW AC and 150 kW DC; Zeekr 7X 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC.
- Motor output: BYD Seal 308 hp and 360 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Annual road tax: BYD Seal RM335; Zeekr 7X RM615.
Seal
- 570-km EV range from an 82.56-kWh battery.
- 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Six-year manufacturer warranty and panoramic glass roof.
- 7-kW AC and 150-kW DC charging are much slower than the 7X’s 22 kW and 450 kW.
- 400-litre boot is 139 litres smaller than the 7X’s.
- Rear occupants get vents rather than the 7X’s single-zone automatic rear climate control.
7X
- 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC charging capability.
- 539-litre boot and 60:40 rear seats with electric recline.
- 416 hp, 440 Nm, matrix LED headlamps and auto parking.
- 480-km range is 90 km behind the Seal despite its 75-kWh battery.
- RM615 annual road tax is RM280 higher.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty is one year shorter, and there is no sunroof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh✓ | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | 570 km✓ | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Seal vs 7X FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Zeekr 7X better?
The BYD Seal is better for maximum quoted range, lower road tax and a longer manufacturer warranty. The Zeekr 7X is better for SUV cargo space, charging speed, rear-seat amenities and parking assistance.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM11,000 more than the BYD Seal. That gap brings a larger boot, 22-kW AC charging, 450-kW DC charging, auto parking and a more powerful motor.
Which one charges faster?
The Zeekr 7X charges faster on both formats: 22 kW AC versus 7 kW for the Seal, and 450 kW DC versus 150 kW. Both use 800V architecture and have 3.3-kW V2L.