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BYD Sealion 7 vs Nissan Leaf

BYD Sealion 7

BYD Sealion 7

Verdict

The Sealion 7 goes 52% further on a charge, the Sealion 7 is 52% more powerful, while the Sealion 7 has a 13% bigger boot. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM 183,800RM 168,888
Body typeSUVHatchback
SegmentC-SegmentC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Powertrain
FuelElectricElectric
Number of Motors11
Motor Horsepower308 hp148 hp
Motor Torque380 Nm320 Nm
Battery TypeLithium Iron PhosphateLithium-ion
Battery Capacity82.5 kWh40.0 kWh
EV Range567 km270 km
Charger Type (AC)Type 2Type 1
Charging Rate (AC)11 kW6.6 kW
Charger Type (DC)CCSCHAdeMO
Charging Rate (DC)150 kW50.0 kW
V2L3.3 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission NameConstant Ratio Gearbox for EV
Transmission ManufacturerNissan
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h6.7 seconds7.9 seconds
Top Speed215 km/h155 km/h
Dimensions
Length4,830 mm4,480 mm
Width1,925 mm1,790 mm
Height1,620 mm1,540 mm
Wheelbase2,930 mm2,690 mm
Weight2,635 kg1,544 kg
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space500 litres435 litres
Front Tyre235/50R19215/50R17
Rear Tyre255/45R19215/50R17
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair KitSpace Saver
Factory TyresContinental EcoContact 6 QDunlop Enasave EC300
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)Japan (CBU)
ChassisUnibodyUnibody
Front SuspensionDouble WishbonesMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkTorsion Beam
Front Wheels19" Alloys17" Alloy
Rear Wheels19" Alloys17" Alloy
Front BrakesVentilated DiscVentilated Disc
Rear BrakesSolid DiscSolid Disc
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notese-Pedal, Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP5 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre AirbagDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable for Two Outer Rear Passenger SeatsAvailable on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYesYes
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsFull LEDLED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsPower-adjustable Front Seats, VentilatedManual Adjustment
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conDual-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear1 Front
Interior LightingMap Lights and Ambient LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade
Audio15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System5" Display Radio/CD Player with USB, Bluetooth, AUX-in and 4 Speakers
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationPowered BootManual Operation
Parking Sensor Front2 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes, with Around View Monitor (AVM)
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Head-up Display
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorDigital/Analogue
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Convenience Notes6.6 kW Wallbox, 7" Information Display, Climate Control Timer
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer150,000 km100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer6 years3 years
Warranty Notes8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty3-year/60,000 km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Complimentary Usage of Nissan SUV, MPV or Pick-up for 23 Days per Year
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM 335RM 100

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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