510 km
Range
4.5s
0-100 km/h
390 kW
Power
BYD Sealion 7
The Mid-Size Electric SUV
Estimated Canadian Price
Price & specs verified July 2026
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Overview
About the BYD Sealion 7
The BYD Sealion 7 is the mid-size electric SUV that targets the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a simple formula: more power, similar range, lower price. Dual motors produce 390 kW (530 hp) and 620 Nm of torque, dispatching 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds — quick enough to embarrass most sports sedans. An 82.56 kWh Blade LFP battery delivers 510 km of WLTP range, and the LFP chemistry means daily 100% charges without degradation anxiety, plus better cold-weather resilience than NMC rivals. The 520-litre trunk and flat-floor cabin make it a genuine family hauler. DC fast charging peaks at 150 kW, filling from 30 to 80% in about 28 minutes. In a Canadian winter, expect roughly 380 km of real range. At an estimated $52,000 CAD, the Sealion 7 sits between the Ioniq 5 and Model Y on price but outguns both on horsepower. The catches: it is not yet confirmed for Canada, Chinese-built EVs are excluded from the federal $5,000 EVAP rebate, and BYD's Canadian dealer network is still embryonic. For those willing to trade charging infrastructure and brand familiarity for raw performance-per-dollar, the Sealion 7 is worth watching.
Editorial take
Our Verdict
Strengths
- 530 hp and 4.5 s to 100 km/h — outguns the Model Y and Ioniq 5 on power
- 510 km WLTP from LFP: daily 100% charges, better cold-weather than NMC rivals
- 520 L cargo and flat floor — genuine family SUV utility
Watch Out For
- Not confirmed for Canada yet — timeline and tariffs remain uncertain
- No federal EVAP rebate eligibility (Chinese-built)
- BYD's Canadian dealer and service network is still embryonic
Real-world range
Where Can You Go?
510 km range — here's what that actually means.
Rated range
510 km
WLTP
Winter (-20°C)
~383 km
≈ 25% less in deep cold
Toronto → Montreal
540 km
Montreal → Quebec City
250 km
Vancouver → Whistler
120 km
Ottawa → Toronto
450 km
Calgary → Banff
130 km
Halifax → Moncton
260 km
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Cost of ownership
EV vs Gas: Your Savings
How much you save over 5 years by going electric.
Gas Car
BYD Sealion 7
You Save
$23,700
over 5 years driving electric in Canada
* Estimated over 20,000 km/yr for 5 years. EV: est. real-world ~18.6 kWh/100 km × $0.09/kWh (QC). Gas: a comparable car at ~10.5 L/100 km × $1.80/L. EV maintenance ~$1,500 vs gas ~$8,000 (oil, brakes). Actual amounts vary.
Spec sheet
Full Specifications
Performance
Power
390 kW (530 hp)
Torque
620 Nm
0-100 km/h
4.5 s (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed
200 km/h
Drivetrain
AWD
Battery & Charging
Range
510 km
Battery
82.56 kWh (LFP)
Max Charging
150 kW DC
Fast Charge (10-80%)
30-80% in 28 min
Space & Dimensions
Seats
5
Cargo
520 L
Dimensions
4830 × 1925 × 1620 mm
Weight
2160 kg
Key Highlights
510 km range — Blade LFP battery technology
4.5 s 0-100 km/h — AWD dual motor performance
Spacious 5-seat cabin with panoramic roof
Equipment
Equipment & interior
What the vehicle actually comes with — screen, seats, driver aids, charging. Manufacturer data, sources listed below.
Screen & interface
- Centre screen
- 15.6-inch rotating (portrait or landscape)
- Driver display
- 10.25-inch (UK) — BYD Australia lists 10.5-inch
- Apple CarPlay / Android Auto
- Yes
Seats & cabin
- Upholstery
- Vegan leather standard, Nappa leather on Excellence
- Heated seats
- Front and rear, standard
- Ventilated seats
- Yes
- Power adjustment
- 8-way driver, 4-way lumbar, power leg rest, memory
Comfort
- Panoramic roof
- Large panoramic sunroof with power shade
- Climate control
- Dual-zone with rear vents
- Heat pump
- Yes
Audio
- Sound system
- 12-speaker Dynaudio
Driver assistance
- DiPilot 10 with adaptive cruise and traffic jam assist
- Lane departure warning and lane centering
- Automatic emergency braking with cross-traffic detection
- Blind spot monitoring and door open warning
- Driver fatigue monitoring
- Child presence detection
- 360° camera
Practicality
- Front trunk
- 58 L
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
- 3.3 kW
- Power tailgate
- Yes
Charging
- Max AC charging
- 11 kW
Trims offered in other markets
- Comfort RWD (UK)
- 150 kW DC charging
- Design AWD (UK)
- 150 kW DC charging, all-wheel drive
- Excellence AWD (UK)
- Nappa leather, head-up display, 230 kW DC charging
What this means for Canada
Heated rear seats as standard equipment is rare at this price and genuinely useful here. The 230 kW DC charging headline belongs to the Excellence trim only — the other two are capped at 150 kW.
Reference: UK, Australian and New Zealand specs
Head to head
Equipment compared
Price and range only tell half the story. Here is the equipment, line by line, against the rival you would actually cross-shop.
| Equipment | BYD Sealion 7not sold here yet | Hyundai Ioniq 5sold in Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Heated seats | Front and rear, standard | Front standard on every trim; rear with the Ultimate package |
| Ventilated seats | Yes | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | not published | Yes |
| Centre screen | 15.6-inch rotating (portrait or landscape) | 12.3-inch |
| Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic roof | Large panoramic sunroof with power shade | Fixed Vision glass roof with sunshade (Ultimate package) |
| 360° camera | Yes | Yes |
| Front trunk | 58 L | 24 L |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | 3.3 kW | not published |
| Power tailgate | Yes | Yes |
| Max AC charging | 11 kW | 10.9 kW |
| Architecture | not published | 800 V |
The two columns do not rest on the same footing. The rival is described from its Canadian specification; the Chinese vehicle from the market where it is actually sold today. Any future Canadian version could differ.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 — The one to beat on winter equipment: heat pump, battery heating and battery preconditioning are standard on all three configurations, not optional. Charging is NACS with both AC and DC CCS adapters included, so public fast charging works either way. Hyundai does not publish a peak DC figure in kW — only that 10 to 80% takes about 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger — and gives no kW rating for its vehicle-to-load outlet.
"Not published" means the manufacturer does not document this — not that the vehicle lacks it.
Head to head
How It Compares
Available Colors
Essential accessories for your BYD Sealion 7
Ready for Canadian winter and charging. Our recommended categories on Amazon.ca:
Protect the cabin from road salt and snow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the range of the BYD Sealion 7?
The BYD Sealion 7 offers 510 km of range (510 km WLTP). In Canadian winter conditions (~-20°C), expect approximately 383 km — about a 25% cold-weather reduction.
How fast does the BYD Sealion 7 charge?
The BYD Sealion 7 supports DC fast charging up to 150 kW. A 10-80% charge takes approximately 30-80% in 28 min. The 82.56 kWh LFP battery provides excellent longevity.
How much does the BYD Sealion 7 cost in Canada?
The BYD Sealion 7 is estimated at $52,000 CAD. Chinese EVs are not eligible for the federal EVAP rebate ($5,000). In Quebec, the provincial Roulez vert rebate can bring the price down to approximately $50,000.
What battery type does the BYD Sealion 7 use?
The BYD Sealion 7 uses a 82.56 kWh LFP battery. LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries are known for safety, longevity (3,000+ cycles) and no cobalt. They handle deep discharge well and resist thermal runaway.
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