Verdict
At RM163,800, the BYD Sealion 7 costs RM19,000 less and has the longer claimed 520 km range, plus a 6-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty. That suits Malaysian buyers who prioritise purchase cost and longer trips between charges. The RM182,800 Zeekr 7X answers with far stronger 416 hp and 440 Nm outputs, a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time, and 450 kW DC charging against 110 kW. Its RM615 annual road tax is much higher than the Sealion 7’s RM220, though.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if RM19,000 savings, 520 km range and a longer 6-year vehicle warranty matter more than outright pace and charging speed.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want 416 hp, 450 kW DC charging, a larger 539-litre boot and more parking assistance.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Motor output: BYD Sealion 7 228 hp and 380 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- EV range: BYD Sealion 7 520 km; Zeekr 7X 480 km.
- DC charging: BYD Sealion 7 110 kW; Zeekr 7X 450 kW.
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Sealion 7 7.3 seconds; Zeekr 7X 6.0 seconds.
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
Sealion 7
- RM19,000 lower purchase price.
- Longer 520 km EV range.
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty and nine airbags.
- 110 kW DC and 7 kW AC charging trail the Zeekr 7X's 450 kW and 22 kW rates.
- 228 hp and 380 Nm make it slower to 100 km/h than the Zeekr 7X.
- 500-litre boot is 39 litres smaller.
7X
- 416 hp and 440 Nm, with a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 450 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging capability.
- 539-litre boot, auto parking and contactless powered boot.
- RM19,000 higher purchase price.
- 480 km EV range is 40 km shorter.
- RM615 annual road tax is RM395 more, and the vehicle warranty is one year shorter.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM163,800✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 228 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh | 75 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 520 km✓ | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 kW | 450 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 | 7.3 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| 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) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available on Outer Two Rear 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 | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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✓ | 5 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 |
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.
Used Sealion 7 & 7X for sale
Sealion 7 vs 7X FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for performance, charging capability and boot space, with 416 hp, 450 kW DC charging and 539 litres. The BYD Sealion 7 is the more rational cost-and-range choice at RM19,000 less with 520 km range.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800 and the BYD Sealion 7 costs RM163,800, so the Zeekr is RM19,000 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The Zeekr 7X has the higher charging ratings: 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC, versus 7 kW AC and 110 kW DC for the BYD Sealion 7.
