Verdict
At RM183,800 versus RM169,000, the BYD Sealion 7 asks RM14,800 more, but the gap buys a much larger C-segment SUV: 4,830 mm long with a 2,930 mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot against the smart #1’s 4,270 mm, 2,750 mm and 411 litres. The EV hardware is also bigger, with an 82.5 kWh LFP battery and 567 km range, plus 11 kW AC charging and 3.3 kW V2L. The smart #1 counters with the same 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time, lower road tax and an easier B-segment footprint.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the longer-range, larger SUV, with 567 km, a 500-litre boot and 3.3 kW V2L.
Pick the smart #1 if you want the cheaper, smaller EV SUV that still matches the BYD’s 6.7-second sprint and adds auto parking.
Key differences
- Price: BYD RM183,800; smart RM169,000
- Range and battery: BYD 567 km/82.5 kWh; smart 315 km/49 kWh
- Output: BYD 308 hp/380 Nm; smart 268 hp/343 Nm
- Size and boot: BYD 4,830 mm/500 litres; smart 4,270 mm/411 litres
- Charging: BYD 11 kW AC/150 kW DC; smart 7.2 kW AC/150 kW DC
- Weight: BYD 2,635 kg; smart 1,780 kg
Sealion 7
- 567 km range from an 82.5 kWh LFP battery
- More space: 2,930 mm wheelbase and 500-litre boot
- 11 kW AC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- RM14,800 dearer
- 855 kg heavier
- No auto parking, unlike the smart #1
#1
- Lower road tax: RM260 versus RM335
- Matches the BYD’s 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Auto parking and 5-star EuroNCAP rating
- Much shorter range: 315 km versus 567 km
- Less luggage space: 411 litres versus 500 litres
- Slower AC charging at 7.2 kW versus 11 kW
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 183,800 | RM 169,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 268 hp |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm✓ | 343 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium Iron Phosphate | Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity | 82.5 kWh✓ | 49 kWh |
| EV Range | 567 km✓ | 315 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 7.2 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h✓ | 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 | 2,635 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| 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 |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 335 | RM 260✓ |
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.
Sealion 7 vs #1 FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or smart #1 better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is the stronger all-rounder if range and space matter, with 567 km and a 500-litre boot. The smart #1 is better if price, city size and auto parking matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs RM183,800 and the smart #1 costs RM169,000, so the BYD is RM14,800 dearer.
Which has the better range and charging?
The BYD goes further and charges faster on AC: 567 km range and 11 kW AC versus the smart #1’s 315 km and 7.2 kW. Both use CCS DC charging at 150 kW.