- Nov 14, 2024 11:42 am Sime Darby Beyond Auto has launched the BYD Sealion 7, a fully electric SUV in Malaysia. The first to be launched in within the Asia-Pacific region, it is offered in two variants, Premium and Performance, with pricing starting at RM183,800 on-the-road without insurance. BYD Sealion 7 Premium – RM183,800 BYD Sealion 7 Performance – RM199,800 The BYD Sealion 7 measures 4,830 mm in length, 1,925 mm in width, and 1,620 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,930 mm, making it almost similar in size with the Xpeng G6 and Tesla Model Y. Although the Xpeng is significantly cheaper, starting from just RM166k with the same range offering. The Sealion 7 Premium comes with 19-inch wheels paired with Continental Eco Contact tyres, whereas the Performance comes with 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres. Four colours are available, Cosmos Black, Aurora White, Atlantis Grey and Shark Grey. Standard exterior equipment for the BYD Sealion 7 includes: LED headlight and taillight Negative ion air purifier The BYD Sealion 7 is offered in two powertrain options here in Malaysia. The Premium variant features a single rear-mounted electric motor producing 313 hp (230 kW) and 380 Nm for the rear wheels. The Performance variant meanwhile boasts a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup delivering a more potent 530 hp (390 kW) and 690 Nm, enabling a 0-100 km/h sprint in 4.5 seconds. Equipped with an 82.5 kWh battery pack, the BYD Sealion 7 has a NEDC-rated range of 567 km (Premium) and 542 km (Performance) variants. The BYD Sealion 7 supports AC charging of up to 11 kW and DC charging up to 150 kW. This translates to a charging time of 32 minutes from 30-80%. Additionally, it offers Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality, allowing you to power external devices. The Sealion 7 utilises BYD’s proprietary Blade Battery. This battery system is designed to withstand high impacts and extreme conditions such as compression, bending, heating up to 300 degrees and overcharging by 260% without causing a fire or explosion. In terms of safety, the BYD Sealion 7 is equipped with nine airbags and is equipped with the brand’s suite of advanced driver safety assistance systems (ADAS), which includes: Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)