2025 BYD Sealion 07 EV China specification and export sourcing guide| Specification | 550 Standard RWD | 610 Long Range RWD | 610 Smart RWD | 550 AWD Smart | Overseas Sealion 7 Reference |
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| China MSRP reference | RMB 189,800 | RMB 199,800 | RMB 219,800 | RMB 239,800 | Market-dependent local pricing |
| Estimated FOB China | From approx. US$27,100 | From approx. US$28,500 | From approx. US$31,200 | From approx. US$34,000 | Not a China domestic FOB reference |
| Export role | Lowest entry price | Best range-value balance | Better smart equipment | Performance flagship | Official-market comparison only |
| China source name | Sea Lion 07 EV / Sealion 07 EV | Sea Lion 07 EV / Sealion 07 EV | Sea Lion 07 EV / Sealion 07 EV | Sea Lion 07 EV / Sealion 07 EV | Usually sold as BYD Sealion 7 |
| Fuel type | Pure electric | Pure electric | Pure electric | Pure electric | Pure electric |
| Platform | e-Platform 3.0 Evo | e-Platform 3.0 Evo | e-Platform 3.0 Evo | e-Platform 3.0 Evo | Regional specification may differ |
| Battery type | BYD Blade LFP battery | BYD Blade LFP battery | BYD Blade LFP battery | BYD Blade LFP battery | Blade Battery by market |
| Battery capacity | 71.8 kWh | 80.64 kWh | 80.64 kWh | 80.64 kWh | Regional capacity/range labels vary |
| China CLTC range | 550 km | 610 km | 610 km | 550 km | WLTP or local-cycle range, not CLTC |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | RWD/AWD by market |
| Motor layout | Single rear motor | Single rear motor | Single rear motor | Dual motor | Regional specification varies |
| Peak power | 170 kW | 230 kW | 230 kW | 390 kW combined | Performance versions often quote 390 kW |
| Peak torque | 380 Nm | 380 Nm | 380 Nm | 690 Nm combined | Regional figures may vary |
| 0-100 km/h | About 7.3 seconds | About 6.7 seconds | About 6.7 seconds | About 4.2 seconds China reference | Often quoted around 4.5 seconds overseas |
| Top speed | 225 km/h China reference | 225 km/h China reference | 225 km/h China reference | 225 km/h China reference | May be limited differently by market |
| Fast charging | 10-80% in about 25 minutes | 10-80% in about 25 minutes | 10-80% in about 25 minutes | 10-80% in about 25 minutes | Local connector and charger network dependent |
| China DC connector note | GB/T China-market charging interface | GB/T China-market charging interface | GB/T China-market charging interface | GB/T China-market charging interface | CCS or other connector by official market |
| Body style | Mid-size coupe electric SUV | Mid-size coupe electric SUV | Mid-size coupe electric SUV | Mid-size coupe electric SUV | Mid-size electric SUV |
| Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm | 4830 mm | 4830 mm | Regional bumper/spec changes possible |
| Width | 1925 mm | 1925 mm | 1925 mm | 1925 mm | Regional specification should be checked |
| Height | 1620 mm | 1620 mm | 1620 mm | 1620 mm | Regional specification should be checked |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 2930 mm | 2930 mm | 2930 mm | Regional specification should be checked |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front storage | 58 L frunk reference | 58 L frunk reference | 58 L frunk reference | 58 L frunk reference | May vary by market |
| Rear cargo space | About 500 L launch reference | About 500 L launch reference | About 500 L launch reference | About 500 L launch reference | Regional measurement method may differ |
| Suspension note | Independent SUV chassis; verify DiSus-C by trim | Independent SUV chassis; verify DiSus-C by trim | Independent SUV chassis; verify DiSus-C by trim | Independent SUV chassis; verify DiSus-C by trim | Regional chassis tune may differ |
| Infotainment | DiLink 100 reference | DiLink 100 reference | DiLink 100 reference | DiLink 100 reference | Regional infotainment and apps differ |
| Central screen | 15.6-inch screen reference | 15.6-inch screen reference | 15.6-inch screen reference | 15.6-inch screen reference | Market equipment differs |
| AR-HUD | Check by trim | Check by trim | 50-inch AR-HUD reference by configuration | 50-inch AR-HUD reference by configuration | Market equipment differs |
| Audio | Check exact sound package | Check exact sound package | Dynaudio 12-speaker reference by configuration | Dynaudio 12-speaker reference by configuration | Market equipment differs |
| Driver assistance | DiPilot 100 by configuration | DiPilot 100 by configuration | DiPilot 100 by configuration | DiPilot 100 by configuration | ADAS content adapted to local rules |
| Sensor package | Verify camera/radar equipment | Verify camera/radar equipment | Up to 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 mm-wave radars and 11 cameras | Up to 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 mm-wave radars and 11 cameras | Regional package differs |
| Safety equipment | 11 airbags reference | 11 airbags reference | 11 airbags reference | 11 airbags reference | Regional homologation may differ |
| Vehicle-to-load / power supply | 220V power supply reference by configuration | 220V power supply reference by configuration | 220V power supply reference by configuration | 220V power supply reference by configuration | Socket format differs by market |
| Steering | LHD China domestic stock | LHD China domestic stock | LHD China domestic stock | LHD China domestic stock | RHD exists through official RHD markets, not China domestic stock |
| Main export concern | Lowest price but shorter range | Best B2B balance | Smart equipment proof | Higher price and AWD demand check | Do not copy overseas specs onto China-stock cars |
| Pre-export check | VIN, battery, charging port, language, documents | VIN, battery, charging port, language, documents | ADAS, HUD, audio, software proof | AWD, tire, brake and insurance cost check | Compare only as reference, not as guaranteed China spec |
For export sourcing, the 610 Long Range RWD is usually the cleanest commercial version of the 2025 BYD Sealion 07 EV: it keeps the 80.64 kWh Blade Battery and 610 km CLTC range without pushing the quote into the AWD performance price zone.
2025 BYD Sealion 07 from China is the China-source version of BYD's mid-size electric SUV that many overseas buyers know as the Sealion 7. This naming point matters. A quote for Sealion 07 EV should not be mixed with Sealion 6 DM-i, Song Plus DM-i or later Sealion 07 plug-in hybrid discussions, because the China-market 2025 Sealion 07 EV is a pure electric SUV based on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 Evo.
For buyers comparing electric SUVs from China, the Sealion 07 sits above compact city EVs and below luxury flagship SUVs. It is larger and more performance-focused than many entry EV crossovers, but it is still easier to price and explain than premium electric SUVs with air suspension and complex local service requirements. You can compare related China-source EV options through new cars from China and request sourcing support through BY Motor Car.
Why the 610 Long Range RWD is the export sweet spot
The entry 550 Standard RWD gives the lowest advertised price, but many export buyers ask first about range, charging and resale confidence. That is why the 610 Long Range RWD is often the better B2B recommendation. It uses the larger 80.64 kWh Blade Battery, keeps rear-wheel drive simplicity and offers a 610 km CLTC range reference without the higher cost of the AWD flagship.
The AWD Smart version is more exciting on paper, with dual motors, 390 kW combined output and a much quicker 0-100 km/h time. But for many importers, performance is not the first sales argument. The stronger retail story is usually range, BYD brand trust, Blade Battery, a large cabin and a price that stays close enough to Tesla Model Y, Xpeng G6, Deepal S07 and other China-source electric SUV alternatives.
China Sealion 07 EV is not exactly the same as overseas Sealion 7
BYD uses the Sealion 7 name in several overseas markets, while the China-source vehicle is commonly listed as Sea Lion 07 EV or Sealion 07 EV. The cars are closely related, but equipment, charging connector, software, warranty, homologation and even quoted acceleration figures can vary by region. A China domestic unit should therefore be sold as a China-source vehicle, not as an official-market Sealion 7 clone.
This is especially important for right-hand-drive markets. China domestic inventory is left-hand drive, while RHD Sealion 7 supply belongs to official RHD market channels. If the destination market requires RHD, local type approval or distributor warranty, the importer should not assume that a China domestic LHD VIN will satisfy those requirements.
Charging connector and software should be checked before deposit
On specification sheets, the Sealion 07 EV looks strong: 10-80% fast charging in about 25 minutes, BYD's newer e-Platform 3.0 Evo electrical architecture and improved cold-temperature charging behavior. In real export work, however, the first practical question is the charging interface. China-market units use China domestic charging standards, so the buyer must plan charging compatibility, adapter strategy and local charging-station access before shipment.
The second practical question is software. Importers should request photos or video of the language menu, navigation status, phone pairing, dashboard warnings, app functions, OTA screen and ADAS settings. China-region connected services may not behave the same way overseas, and a retail buyer will care about that more than a brochure number.
Owner concerns are more practical than emotional
Forum-style buyer questions around the Sealion 07 EV usually focus on range realism, charging speed outside China, software language, insurance cost, tire size, body-panel availability and whether the coupe SUV roofline affects rear visibility or cargo use. These are not reasons to avoid the car. They are the exact items that should appear in a serious export checklist.
Cold weather and hot-weather range should also be explained honestly. CLTC range is useful for comparing Chinese trims, but it is not the same as a customer's daily range in winter, on highways, with heavy air-conditioning use or in mountainous areas. For a dealer, the better sales method is to present the 550 km and 610 km CLTC numbers as China-cycle references, then discuss real local use separately.
Where Sealion 07 fits in a dealer lineup
The Sealion 07 EV works best as a modern family electric SUV with stronger styling and performance than a budget EV. It is not the cheapest BYD export choice; Dolphin, Yuan Plus and some compact EVs will be easier for pure price buyers. It is also not the most luxurious BYD SUV; Tang and Denza models serve a different customer.
Its best role is between those two zones: a stylish five-seat electric SUV with good range, BYD battery credibility, fast acceleration in upper trims and a more emotional shape than a boxy family crossover. For importers building an EV showroom, that makes the Sealion 07 a useful alternative to Model Y-style demand without relying on a purely premium price story.
What to verify on the real vehicle
Before payment, the quote should confirm VIN, model year, trim, battery capacity, CLTC range label, motor layout, drive type, charging port, onboard charger information, software language, ADAS package, HUD, audio system, tire specification, paint color, interior color, PDI media, invoice status and export document readiness. For AWD cars, also verify motor output, tire condition and brake specification, because buyers often compare them directly with performance EVs.
The 2025 BYD Sealion 07 from China is a strong export product when it is described precisely. Sell it as a China-source pure electric Sealion 07 EV with clear trim proof, charging planning and software checks, and it becomes a credible electric SUV for dealers who need more than an entry-level BYD but do not want to overpay for a luxury EV.
