BYD Sealion 7 - How does it compare to a Tesla Model Y?
Uploaded 8 months ago by OnlyElectric
Video Summary
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.