Bigger Stature, Same Fun

Are the driving enthusiasts’ thrills limited only to the sedan body-style? The Sealion 7, BYD’s fourth model for India, aims to bust that myth

- Gaurav Davare

EVER SINCE THE BYD SEAL ARRIVED IN INDIA about a year ago, it was a clear statement about the strides the Chinese car-maker has taken in recent times. The car offers impressive value as an electric sports sedan. It not only looks handsome, but also gets a lot of technology and fun dynamic capabilities while offering a healthy dose of range. That said, the sedan body-style isn't everyone's cup of tea and some prefer a bigger stature for a similar kind of experience, especially in a country like India where sport utility vehicles (SUV) are much in demand. Well, BYD listened and brought the Sealion 7 over to India as their fourth product for our country.

One wouldn't necessarily put SUV and driving enthusiast thrills in the same sentence, but can the Sealion 7 offer the best of both worlds without compromise? We got this electric sports SUV out of the confines of the indoor halls at the recent Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 and got to experience it around the scenic environment of Jaipur.

At a glance, the BYD Sealion 7 grabs attention without needing any flashy bits. It looks minimalist, yet elegant with all the curves in the right places, with the flush-fitting door-handles adding to the seamless look. Thanks to BYD's Ocean Series design language, you get some of the eye-catching bits from this car such as a low-slung face with sleek lighting and connected LED tail-lamps. It's only when you're take a closer look that you notice its rather long profile, with a length spanning over 4.8 metres. Even though this is an electric SUV, there is a hint of coupé in it with a nice sloping roof-line that flows nicely towards the tail-gate, complemented by a rear spoiler to give it a sporty stance.