Entry-level BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic trim launched at Rs 41.90 lakh

To make the BYD Sealion 7 EV more accessible, the Chinese carmaker has introduced a new Dynamic trim at Rs 41.90 lakh, ex-showroom. While the Rs 49.90 lakh-Premium trim continues to be offered, the new Dynamic now slots below it as the entry-level trim and is Rs 8 lakh cheaper. Compared to the Premium trim, the Sealion 7 Dynamic gets a smaller battery and fewer features.

BYD Sealion 7: Prices

BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic trim: Battery specs, range

BYD has equipped the Dynamic trim with a 71.8kWh Blade battery pack, which powers a 231hp rear-wheel-drive motor. The carmaker claims a range of 520km on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). In terms of acceleration, the Dynamic version has a claimed 0-100kph sprint time of 7.3 seconds.

On the other hand, the Premium and Performance trims come with an 82.56kWh battery pack. The Sealion 7 Premium uses a rear-wheel-drive setup, producing 313hp, while the 530hp Performance version gets dual motors, enabling all-wheel drive. The NEDC range for the Premium and Performance trims is 567km and 542km, respectively.

BYD Sealion 7

₹41.90 - ₹55.90 Lakh (Ex-showroom price)

Range/Mileage

520 km - 567 km

Specifications

Fuel Type/ Propulsion: ElectricMotor Type: Permanent Magnet MotorNumber of Motors: 2+ 43 more

Features

Power Windows: Front and Rear12 Volt Port: YesCabin Boot Access: Yes+ 147 more

Variants

DynamicPerformancePremium

BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic trim: Features

Like the higher trims, the Dynamic version gets LED headlights and tail-lights, a 15.6-inch touchscreen (rotatable), a 10.25-inch driver’s display, powered front seats with ventilation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a panoramic glass roof, a 360-degree camera setup, 11 airbags, Level 2 ADAS and more. 

BYD Sealion 7 Premium’s interior shown for representational purposes.

However, it has smaller 19-inch alloy wheels (compared to the top-spec Performance trim’s 20-inch units) and 10 speakers – two fewer than in the Premium and Performance. Furthermore, it misses out on a head-up display, a gesture-controlled function for the tailgate, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, powered lumbar adjustment for the driver’s seat and a PM2.5 air filter, among other things.

With the more affordable Dynamic trim, the Sealion 7 is now better placed to take on the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Rs 55.71 lakh), Kia EV6 (Rs 65.98 lakh) and BMW iX1 LWB (Rs 52.7 lakh).