Which BYD SEALION 7 is the base model, and what does it cost?

The Dynamic, from ₹41.90L ex-showroom Delhi, is where the SEALION 7 range starts. Kit you get even here: Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats. What you give up against the top Performance: no head-up display, 10 speakers against 12 and no driver seat memory, and 3 more.

Which BYD SEALION 7 is the top model, and what does it cost?

The Performance tops the range at ₹55.90L ex-showroom Delhi. Over the base Dynamic it adds head-up display, speakers (12 against 10) and driver seat memory, and 3 more.

What fuel does the BYD SEALION 7 run on?

Every one of the 3 SEALION 7 variants on sale is an electric, from ₹41.90L for the Dynamic Electric AT, ex-showroom Delhi.

Which cars does the BYD SEALION 7 compete with?

The SEALION 7 runs ₹41.90L to ₹55.90L ex-showroom Delhi, and 6 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Toyota Fortuner from ₹34.76L, the Skoda Kodiaq from ₹36.99L, the Volkswagen Tayron from ₹41.99L, the MG Majestor from ₹42.49L, the Tesla Model Y from ₹50.89L and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 from ₹55.71L.

Is there a cheaper alternative to the BYD SEALION 7?

The Toyota Fortuner starts at ₹34.76L, which is ₹7.14L under the SEALION 7. It seats 7 and comes in petrol and diesel as well.

All 3 BYD SEALION 7 variants

Sorted by price.

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₹42,57,555 to ₹64,54,155 on the road

Where that range comes from

Every price in the table is ex-showroom, the figure before road tax, registration and the rest of it. Road tax is set by the state you register in rather than by the maker, so what you actually hand over moves with where you live.

The two ends of that range differ in two ways at once: the bottom is the cheapest variant in the state that taxes it least, and the top is the dearest variant in the state that taxes it most.

Hold the variant still and only the geography moves: the Dynamic Electric AT comes to ₹42,57,555 in Aizawl and ₹48,44,155 in Guwahati, a difference of ₹5,86,600 on the identical car. Of the 21 states we can price it in, 12 of them are level at the lowest, and Assam comes out highest. You register where you live, so read that as a reason to check the quote you were given, not as somewhere cheaper to buy.

Comprehensive own-damage cover sits on top of all of it. That has been market-priced since 2007 and moves with the insurer and your no-claim bonus, so budget for it from real quotes rather than from any number here.

See the SEALION 7 priced state by state, 21 of them →

Prices below are ex-showroom. For the on-road total, set your city above, or start with Mumbai, Pune or Delhi.

EMI from about ₹70,400 a month at 9.5% a year over 5 years with 20% down. Every variant's EMI →

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BYD SEALION 7 Dynamic

71.8 kWh Blade Battery Electric · single-speed automatic

₹41.90L

ex-showroom Delhi

520 kmclaimed range

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The entry car, and the only one on the smaller battery. You still get 11 airbags, the full driver-aid suite, the rotating 15.6 inch screen and a Dynaudio system, but the cabin is the plainest of the three.

BYD SEALION 7 Premium

82.56 kWh Blade Battery Electric · single-speed automatic

₹49.90L

ex-showroom Delhi

567 kmclaimed range

ElectricAutomatic

Rs 8 lakh over the Dynamic buys the big battery, 47 km more claimed range, faster 11 kW home charging and the cabin most people picture: leather, seat memory, a head-up display and mood lighting.

BYD SEALION 7 Performance

82.56 kWh Blade Battery Electric AWD · single-speed automatic

₹55.90L

ex-showroom Delhi

542 kmclaimed range

ElectricAutomatic

A second motor takes it to 0 to 100 in 4.5 seconds on 20 inch wheels. Rs 6 lakh over Premium, and it costs you 25 km of claimed range for the privilege.

What owners and testers say

Independent evidence only. Never the maker’s own marketing.

+ The cabin genuinely feels like a European luxury car inside, which is not something you can say of much at this money+ 170 mm of ground clearance, which is the fix for the thing owners disliked most about the Seal+ Rear seats recline and there is a lot of legroom, so it works if you are driven rather than driving− Real-world range lands well short of the claim: 369 km against 542 km when CarWale ran one flat− Rearward visibility is poor, because the rear screen is angled so steeply− Some of the tech is buried where you would not think to look for it

This cartap a row for the evidence

BYD ownership, across every model

Tap any row for the full account and its sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-23.

Why there is no overall score

Scores are our reading of published, independent evidence, not the manufacturer's, and we deliberately publish no single overall rating: a car can be excellent on safety and weak on resale, and one number would hide that. How we score, and how makers can respond.

What each trim adds

Dynamic
from ₹41.90L
About this trim
The entry car, and the only one on the smaller battery. You still get 11 airbags, the full driver-aid suite, the rotating 15.6 inch screen and a Dynaudio system, but the cabin is the plainest of the three.
Premium
from ₹49.90L (+₹8.00L over Dynamic)
- Speakers10 → 12
- Driver seat memory
- Head-up display
- Ambient lighting
- Leatherette upholstery
Is the Premium worth it over the Dynamic? →
Performance
from ₹55.90L (+₹6.00L over Premium)
- Wheel size19" → 20"
Is the Performance worth it over the Premium? →

Rivals to the BYD SEALION 7

6 rivals, one per maker, cheapest first

The cheapest way in is the Toyota Fortuner at ₹34.76L, against the SEALION 7 at ₹41.90L ex-showroom Delhi.

Toyota Fortuner
₹34.76L to ₹50.46L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 7
Starts ₹7.14L underSeats 7Also in petrolAlso in diesel
SEALION 7 vs Fortuner: which to buy →Which Fortuner to buy →
Skoda Kodiaq
₹36.99L to ₹46.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 7
Starts ₹4.91L underSeats 7Also in petrol
SEALION 7 vs Kodiaq: which to buy →
Volkswagen Tayron
₹41.99L to ₹47.74L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 7
Starts at much the same moneySeats 7Also in petrol
SEALION 7 vs Tayron: which to buy →
MG Majestor
₹42.49L to ₹44.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 7
Starts ₹59,000 overSeats 7Also in diesel
SEALION 7 vs Majestor: which to buy →
Tesla Model Y
₹50.89L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹8.99L over
SEALION 7 vs Model Y: which to buy →
Hyundai IONIQ 5
₹55.71L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹13.81L over
SEALION 7 vs IONIQ 5: which to buy →

Common questions

Which cars does the BYD SEALION 7 compete with?: The SEALION 7 runs ₹41.90L to ₹55.90L ex-showroom Delhi, and 6 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Toyota Fortuner from ₹34.76L, the Skoda Kodiaq from ₹36.99L, the Volkswagen Tayron from ₹41.99L, the MG Majestor from ₹42.49L, the Tesla Model Y from ₹50.89L and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 from ₹55.71L.
Is there a cheaper alternative to the BYD SEALION 7?: The Toyota Fortuner starts at ₹34.76L, which is ₹7.14L under the SEALION 7. It seats 7 and comes in petrol and diesel as well.

Where the BYD SEALION 7 shows up

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Good to know about the BYD SEALION 7

Base and top model, how it is sold, and what each way costs

BYD SEALION 7 base model and top model

Which BYD SEALION 7 is the base model, and what does it cost?: The Dynamic, from ₹41.90L ex-showroom Delhi, is where the SEALION 7 range starts. Kit you get even here: Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats. What you give up against the top Performance: no head-up display, 10 speakers against 12 and no driver seat memory, and 3 more.See the Dynamic Electric AT in full →
Which BYD SEALION 7 is the top model, and what does it cost?: The Performance tops the range at ₹55.90L ex-showroom Delhi. Over the base Dynamic it adds head-up display, speakers (12 against 10) and driver seat memory, and 3 more.See the Performance Electric AT in full →

How the BYD SEALION 7 is sold

The engine question is one you can skip here: the BYD SEALION 7 is sold exactly one way, so there is no fuel or gearbox to weigh up before you start on trims.

What fuel does the BYD SEALION 7 run on?: Every one of the 3 SEALION 7 variants on sale is an electric, from ₹41.90L for the Dynamic Electric AT, ex-showroom Delhi.

Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and features follow each maker's official material. Data last checked 23 August 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.