2026 BYD Sealion 7
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
This 2026 BYD Sealion 7 is brand new with 0 km on the clock, offered in the EV Performance AWD specification and presented ready for immediate delivery. The clean, unused condition gives you a factory-fresh example to set up to your family's needs.
It carries an 82.5 kWh battery pack to underpin long-distance touring and everyday commuting, with all-wheel drive helping to keep traction under load and in varied conditions. Five-door practicality and flexible cargo space make it a comfortable family cruiser, while electric drive simplifies running costs and reduces service items compared with ICE alternatives; this suv is aimed at buyers who want space with low everyday fuss.
Located in Woodmead East, Midrand (Gauteng). Enquire to book a viewing or test drive of this Sealion 7 EV Performance AWD, or search for a new Sealion 7 for sale and compare similar listings on Auto.co.za.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
Introducing the 2026 BYD Sealion 7 EV Performance AWD, a high-performance electric SUV combining striking design, impressive practicality and exhilarating performance.
Powered by a potent 390 kW electric drivetrain delivering 670 Nm of torque, this all-wheel-drive SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.50 seconds. The automatic gearbox ensures smooth, effortless driving, while the electric powertrain delivers responsive performance whenever you need it.
Inside, the Sealion 7 offers comfortable seating for five, with five-door practicality and a generous boot capacity of up to 1,769 litres. It is an ideal choice for everyday commuting, family travel and longer journeys.
Measuring 4,830 mm in length, 1,925 mm in width and 1,620 mm in height, the Sealion 7 provides a confident road presence while maintaining a ground clearance of 140 mm.
This vehicle comes with a full service history, offering added confidence and peace of mind. A compelling blend of performance, space and electric SUV versatility, the 2026 BYD Sealion 7 EV Performance AWD is ready to impress.
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BYD Sealion 7 safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2025.
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
BYD Sealion 7
BYD’s Sealion 7 steps into the premium electric SUV ring with some serious intent, aiming straight at the Tesla Model Y, Volvo EX40, and BMW iX1. It’s not cheap enough to lure first-time EV dabblers, but it stops just shy of those R1.8-million showpieces. Six examples, all 2026 stock, are out there right now — a clear sign this is an all-new arrival on the local market. The only flavour on offer? Performance AWD, with prices stretching from R1,269,500 to R1,494,885 and a sweet spot hovering near R1,299,900. That’s the thick of Model Y Long Range territory, and on paper at least, BYD’s numbers stack up well enough to make you look twice. No base rear-driven version appears on local listings, so if you’re hoping for an accessible BYD ticket into EV life, you’re out of luck — and that matters for buyers juggling tight budgets. Still, the dual-motor AWD system throws down a gauntlet to Tesla, and the latest BYDs are finally getting their interiors right: upmarket, but not trying too hard. Not a single used Sealion 7 has surfaced yet, which isn’t a shock for a 2026 launch, but it means there’s no local, real-world track record to lean on. South Africans are going to want to see if that claimed range holds up on the N1 in the dead of summer, and whether DC charging speeds live up to brochure promises. For now, BYD’s big SUV feels like it’s what the Sealion 7 should have been from the start — but the real test begins once they’re actually in customer hands.
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2026 BYD Sealion 7
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