BYD Sealion 7 - How does it compare to a Tesla Model Y?

Uploaded 8 months ago by OnlyElectric

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Here's a summary of the YouTube video review on the BYD Seal Lion 7:
- Its exterior design has a streamlined, cool, and European look, and body paint options are available.
- The car's size is similar to the Tesla Model Y at 4.83m.
- Wheel sizes range from 19 or 20 inches, with the review car having 20-inch wheels.
- The car is fitted with frequency-selective damping, a passive damping system for comfort and sportiness.
- The rear-drive model has a 0-100 km/h time of 6.7 seconds, and the all-wheel-drive model accelerates in 4.5 seconds.
- Charging times range from 24 to 32 minutes for a 10-80% charge, supporting fast charging at up to 200kW.
- The rear features an SUV coupe shape, but the BYD’s naming conventions of cars sometimes gets confusing.
- It has a 60-liter frunk.
- The front indicator lights are of cascading style.
- The flush door handles have good feedback.
- Interior material quality is very high, superior to earlier BYD models; this includes double laminated windows for good soundproofing.
- A large 15.6-inch screen can be set up in horizontal or vertical mode, with rapid responsiveness.
- Real buttons at the steering wheel.
- The higher trims have animal skin seats.
- Offers a head-up display, digital instruments, plus a super large screen.
- Carplay does not support the swiveling of the screen.
- Two wireless charging pads are available.
- There are adaptive cup holders in the interior.
- The trunk provides 520 liters of space.
- The quality of the cameras is exceptional.
- The car has all wheel drive.
- The lane-keeping assist works well.
- A driver tiredness detection feature is available.
- Rear seat is spacious with the head and leg room, as well as a panoramic sunroof.
- The test car had a consumption of 21.3 kWh per 100km.
- The reviewer felt good with the car with its acceleration, comfortable ride and design.
- Driving dynamics are good but feel artificial.
- The car's rear and driver seat has Isofix.
- The prices start from 48,000 euros for the rear-drive with small battery, and 59,000 with the all-wheel-drive and bigger battery, which is comparable to Tesla prices.
- The suspension provides more comfort.
- It does not appear animal free, however, some reviewers find that the car's interior have more attention to detail.
- The reviewer would prefer it more if the car was better centered.
- The seat and head restrains are easy to access.

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