Global EV Comparison: BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD vs Sealion 7 Excellence AWD

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) has a starting price of €53990, compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...), which starts at €58990.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture China China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €53990 €58990
GCC Score 6.9 7.2

Range and Efficiency

While the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Range (WLTP) 456 km 502 km
Range (GCC) 388 km 427 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84 kWh 93 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 82.5 kWh 91.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.3 kWh/100 km 21.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.7 km/kWh 4.68 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5.7 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 230 kW, while the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) maxes out at 150 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 230 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 6.5 7.2

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

With equal motor power, both cars deliver the same 0-100 km/h acceleration time.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) IM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 390 kW 390 kW
Motor Power (hp) 523 hp 523 hp
Motor Torque 690 Nm 690 Nm
0-100 km/h 4.5 s 4.5 s
Top Speed 215 km/h 215 km/h
Performance Score 6.3 6.3

Dimensions

The BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) and BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) are about the same size.

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Length 4830 mm 4830 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2189 mm 2189 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1925 mm 1925 mm
Height 1620 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase 2930 mm 2930 mm

Cargo and Towing

Both models provide equal trunk space and the same total cargo volume when the rear seats are folded.

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

When it comes to towing, both cars offer identical towing capacity (up to 1500 kg).

Property BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2340 kg 2435 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 520 l 520 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1789 l 1789 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 58 l 58 l
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 7.7 7.7
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