
In association with Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility, the leading Chinese automotive brand, BYD has unveiled its 2025 Sealion 7 in the UAE. The compact electric SUV is equipped with the world's fastest mass-produced electric motor and is available at the starting price of AED 172,900. The newly launched EV is designed exclusively to meet the growing demand for sustainable environment friendly family cars in the UAE. The launch is part of the BYD Close to You initiative that aims to offer more electric vehicles at affordable price points.

BYD has offered its new Sealion 7 in two powertrain options, single and dual motor, and an 82.5kWh battery pack that features the brand's Blade battery technology. The single motor powertrain in Sealion 7 RWD churns out 313 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque. It can accelerate 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and achieve a top speed of 215 km/h. The Chinese automaker has claimed 482 km of maximum range on a single charge, and the battery can be charged 0-100% in 11 hours using AC charging, while the fast charging unit can charge the battery 10-80% in 45 minutes.
While the charging time is the same, the Sealion 7 AWD gets a dual motor setup capable of delivering 530 hp of power and 690 Nm of torque. This variant of Sealion 7 EV can accelerate 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds with a top speed of 215 km/h. The buyers of Sealion 7 AWD can expect a maximum range of 456 km on a single charge, comparatively less than Sealion 7 RWD.
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The new BYD Sealion features a sleek and aerodynamic exterior that blends sportiness while maintaining elegance. It showcases BYD's Ocean Aesthetics design philosophy to give EV a more futuristic and premium look.
From the front side, the EV gets a closed-off panel with sharp LED headlights and a thin light bar stretching across the front. A sloping roofline gives Sealion a coupe-like design with flush door handles and aerodynamically designed side mirrors for reducing drag. There are 19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheels options depending on the buyer's model. On the rear side, BYD has provided full-width LED tail lights, a sculpted tailgate, a subtle roof spoiler, and more styling elements to make it look sporty from the rear side.
The new BYD Sealion 7 measures 4830 mm in length, 1925 mm in width, 1620 mm in height, and has an overall wheelbase of 2930 mm. This electric SUV has a frunk of 58 liters and a boot space of 500 liters, making it ideal for family car buyers. Moreover, BYD has claimed that the new Sealion 7 can tow up to 1500 kg and has a ground clearance of 163 mm for better road presence and performance.
For a clean and minimalistic look, the new Sealion 7 gets a modern layout free from physical buttons. The dashboard and cabin area are designed using soft-touch premium material and leather fabric with a metallic accent. The seats are well-engineered and designed using high-quality upholstery with heated, ventilated, and electric adjustment functions in the front seats. The rear seats are also comfortable and have ample legroom area with reclining options.
There is customizable LED ambient lighting with a large glass roof for air and a premium cabin feel. Some technological specifications of the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 include a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch rotating infotainment display, AR-HUD, a wireless charger, and a 12-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system. The vehicle also has a 360-degree camera, seven airbags, and a vehicle-2-load function.
The new BYD Sealion 7 EV is available in RWD and AWD trims. Additionally, the Sealion 7 offers buyers five different single-tone color options and two interior color schemes. While the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 RWD is priced from AED 172,900, the Sealion 7 AWD costs from AED 192,900.

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