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BYD Sealion 7 Premium (2025) Quick Review - The Luxury EV for Less

The latest offering from BYD's Ocean Series is the Sealion 7, a full-electric crossover SUV with all the style and class one could want from a premium EV. We spend some time with this newcomer to see what makes it tick, and what it does different to the opposition.

Author - Chad Lückhoff
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BYD Sealion 7

While the internet is ablaze with videos and commentary on the hybrid BYD Shark 6 double cab, the all-electric Sealion 7 has quietly snuck in under the radar. We got a few hours with this striking new EV to see what it was about. Join us in this quick review of the BYD Sealion 7 Premium, a 2WD EV offering that boasts over 480 km of range and luxury appointments.

Related: BYD Official Prices and Specs - Three Exciting New Models for South Africa

With prices from a very agreeable R1 099 900 for this Premium model, the BYD Sealion 7 aims to take on the popular Volvo EX30, BMW iX1, and Mercedes-Benz EQA as the next, accessible EV for the daily commute. Click on the video below to see what the BYD Sealion 7 has on offer and what we think of this newcomer.


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Author - Chad Lückhoff

Written by Chad Lückhoff

With over 18 years of motorsport commentary and a passion for 90s Japanese Sports Cars, Chad Lückhoff is happiest when surrounded by drift cars and smoking tyres. His experience as the Technical Editor of the country’s top tuning magazine means that it’s the nuts and bolts of motoring that tickles his fancy. As comfortable in front of the camera as he is behind it, he’ll take you behind the wheel with his video reviews, written recounts, and invoking photography. One of the first to join the AutoTrader fray, Chad has been living his passion at AutoTrader for over 7-years.Read more

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