BYD’s premium electric SUV achieves the milestone since its February 2025 launch, with the expanding lineup now including Dynamic and limited-run Festive Edition variants.
BYD India has announced that the SEALION 7 has crossed 5,000 customer deliveries in the country since its launch in February 2025. The milestone highlights the growing customer interest in the company’s premium electric SUV, which combines performance, advanced battery technology and premium features.
The SEALION 7 is an important model in BYD India’s passenger vehicle portfolio as the company looks to strengthen its presence in the rapidly evolving Indian electric vehicle market. The SUV features the brand’s ocean-inspired design language and incorporates its proprietary Blade Battery technology and Cell-to-Body architecture.
BYD SEALION 7 Specifications And Performance
The BYD SEALION 7 is available in multiple variants, including Premium and Performance, with the company subsequently expanding the range through the introduction of the Dynamic and Festive Edition models.
The Premium variant comes equipped with an 82.56 kWh battery pack, offering a claimed NEDC driving range of 567 km on a single charge. The dual-motor Performance variant produces 390 kW of power and 690 Nm of torque, enabling it to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds.
Both the Premium and Performance variants come equipped with features such as a panoramic glass roof and a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system.
The SUV’s combination of driving range, performance and technology has helped it establish a presence in India’s premium electric SUV segment.
BYD Expands SEALION 7 Range With New Variants
In August 2026, BYD India introduced the SEALION 7 Dynamic at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs. 41.90 lakh. Positioned as a more accessible entry point into the lineup, the Dynamic variant gets a 71.8 kWh Blade Battery pack with a claimed NEDC range of 520 km.
Despite being the entry-level offering, it retains key equipment such as the panoramic glass roof and rotating touchscreen.
In October 2026, the company further expanded the lineup with the introduction of the SEALION 7 Festive Edition at Rs. 50.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the Premium variant, this limited-run edition is restricted to 150 units and features a Tan and Black interior theme.
Additional highlights include quilted Nappa leather seats, a panoramic glass roof with an electric sunshade and a head-up display. The special edition was introduced as part of BYD India’s ‘Celebrate Your Dreams with BYD’ festive campaign.
BYD SEALION 7 Receives Multiple Industry Awards
The SEALION 7 has also received several recognitions since its introduction. The electric SUV secured a maximum 5-star safety rating from Euro NCAP and won Luxury Mid-size SUV of the Year at the ACKO Drive TOTM 2026.
Other accolades include Premium EV of the Year at the car&bike Awards 2026, Premium SUV of the Year at the TV9 Awards and Best EV Design at the CarBike360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026.
BYD’s battery technology has also received industry recognition, with its Blade Battery being named Best New EV Battery Technology at the CarBike360 Auto Excellence Awards 2026. The company was additionally recognised as the Pioneer in Battery Technology by Jagran Hi-Tech.
BYD India Looks To Strengthen Its EV Presence
Commenting on the 5,000-delivery milestone, Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business at BYD India, said the SEALION 7 has been one of the company’s strongest-performing models in the country.
He highlighted the growing interest in electric SUVs offering a combination of performance, technology and premium comfort. The company intends to build on this momentum by strengthening the ownership experience and introducing more of its technologies to Indian customers through an expanding product portfolio.
On the global front, BYD secured the 91st position on the 2026 Fortune Global 500 list, marking its fifth consecutive year on the ranking.
The 5,000-delivery milestone further strengthens the SEALION 7’s position in BYD India’s portfolio as the company continues to expand its offerings for the country’s growing electric vehicle market.
