Verdict
At RM163,800, the BYD Sealion 7 costs RM5,200 less than the smart #1 yet brings a much larger 71.8-kWh battery, 520-km range and 500-litre boot. That is the stronger case for Malaysian intercity use and family luggage. The smart #1 counters with 268 hp, a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time and 150-kW DC charging, against 228 hp, 7.3 seconds and 110 kW for the BYD. Its 4,270-mm body is also 560 mm shorter, but range is the decisive trade-off.
Sealion 7
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want 520 km of range, a 500-litre boot and a lower RM163,800 price.
#1
Pick the smart #1 if you prioritise its 6.7-second sprint, 150-kW DC charging and shorter 4,270-mm body.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; smart #1 RM169,000.
- Battery and range: BYD Sealion 7 71.8 kWh and 520 km; smart #1 49 kWh and 315 km.
- Motor output and 0-100 km/h: BYD Sealion 7 228 hp, 380 Nm and 7.3 seconds; smart #1 268 hp, 343 Nm and 6.7 seconds.
- DC charging: BYD Sealion 7 110 kW; smart #1 150 kW.
- Length and wheelbase: BYD Sealion 7 4,830 mm and 2,930 mm; smart #1 4,270 mm and 2,750 mm.
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 litres; smart #1 411 litres.
Sealion 7
- 71.8-kWh battery and 520-km range.
- 500-litre boot and 2,930-mm wheelbase.
- RM5,200 cheaper, with a head-up display and ventilated front seats.
- 110-kW DC charging trails the smart #1's 150 kW.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 7.3 seconds versus 6.7 seconds.
- At 4,830 mm long, it is 560 mm longer than the smart #1.
#1
- 268 hp and a 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 150-kW DC charging.
- Shorter 4,270-mm length, plus auto parking and Highway & Traffic Jam Assist.
- 49-kWh battery delivers 315 km, 205 km short of the Sealion 7.
- 411-litre boot is 89 litres smaller than the Sealion 7's.
- Costs RM5,200 more despite lacking a head-up display and ventilated front seats.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM163,800✓ | RM169,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220✓ | RM260 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 228 hp | 268 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 343 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh✓ | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | 520 km✓ | 315 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7.2 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | 150 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 | 7.3 seconds | 6.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,270 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,822 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,636 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | 1,780 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres✓ | 411 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 235/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Comfort Suspension |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre 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 |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Yes |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Yes, Powered |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | 200,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 4 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 8 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/200,000 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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Sealion 7 vs #1 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or smart #1 better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is the better all-round choice for range, luggage capacity and purchase price: 520 km, 500 litres and RM163,800. Choose the smart #1 for quicker acceleration and faster 150-kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM163,800 and the smart #1 costs RM169,000, so the smart #1 is RM5,200 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The smart #1 has the higher DC charging rate at 150 kW versus 110 kW for the BYD Sealion 7. Their AC rates are close: 7.2 kW for the smart and 7 kW for the BYD.