Verdict
The BYD Seal is the driver’s choice here: its 308 hp rear motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 5.9 seconds, against 7.3 seconds, and its 82.56-kWh battery stretches range to 570 km. Its 800V architecture and 150-kW DC rate also give it a charging advantage. The BYD Sealion 7 answers with SUV access, a 500-litre boot and five doors, plus lower RM220 annual road tax versus RM335. For Malaysian families carrying bulkier loads, that practicality matters more than the Seal’s extra pace and 50 km of range.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want 570 km of range, 150-kW DC charging and a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time in a sedan.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you need SUV body access, a 500-litre boot and lower annual road tax.
Key differences
- Motor output: BYD Seal 308 hp and 360 Nm; BYD Sealion 7 228 hp and 380 Nm.
- Battery and range: BYD Seal 82.56 kWh and 570 km; BYD Sealion 7 71.8 kWh and 520 km.
- DC charging: BYD Seal 150 kW on 800V architecture; BYD Sealion 7 110 kW on 400V architecture.
- Acceleration: BYD Seal 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds; BYD Sealion 7 in 7.3 seconds.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; BYD Sealion 7 500 litres.
- Annual road tax: BYD Seal RM335; BYD Sealion 7 RM220.
Seal
- 308 hp and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 570 km range from an 82.56-kWh battery
- 800V architecture with 150-kW DC charging
- Costs more than the Sealion 7
- 400-litre boot is 100 litres smaller
- Four-door sedan body is less practical for loading than the five-door SUV
Sealion 7
- 500-litre boot and five doors
- Lower annual road tax
- 380 Nm of motor torque
- 520 km range is 50 km shorter
- 110-kW DC charging and 400V architecture trail the Seal
- 7.3-second 0-100 km/h time is 1.4 seconds slower
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800 | RM163,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM220✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp✓ | 228 hp |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 380 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh✓ | 71.8 kWh |
| EV Range | 570 km✓ | 520 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW✓ | 110 kW |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 7.3 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | 2,160 kg |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 500 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/45R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 6 Q |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Seal vs Sealion 7 FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or BYD Sealion 7 better?
The BYD Seal is better for range, DC charging and acceleration. The BYD Sealion 7 is better if a five-door SUV body, 500-litre boot and lower annual road tax matter more.
What is the price difference?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800 and the BYD Sealion 7 costs RM163,800, so the Seal is RM8,000 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The BYD Seal charges faster on DC, at up to 150 kW versus the Sealion 7’s 110 kW. Both have 7-kW AC charging and 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load capability.
