BYD India has announced that the Sealion 7 SUV will undergo a price hike at the start of 2026. The BYD Sealion 7 was launched in India back in February 2025, and competes with entry-level electric luxury crossovers like the BMW iX1 LWB, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo EC40, and more.
- Current Sealion 7 prices will be applicable for bookings on or before December 31
- Sealion 7 has sold over 2,000 units in India since launch
BYD Sealion 7 price increase details
Sealion 7 price will be hiked from January 1, 2026
At the time of writing, the BYD Sealion 7 price starts at Rs 48.9 lakh for the base Premium variant and extends to Rs 54.9 lakh for the top-spec Performance variant. BYD has promised that these prices will be applicable for prospective Sealion 7 buyers who book the electric SUV on or before December 31, 2025.
Over 2,000 units of Sealion 7 have been sold in India so far
From January 1, 2026 onwards, pricing for the Sealion 7 will be increased, though BYD has not revealed precise amounts. Alongside the price hike announcement, the Chinese EV maker confirmed that it has sold over 2,000 units of the Sealion 7 in India.
BYD Sealion 7 battery and range
82.56kWh battery with RWD and AWD options
The Sealion 7 comes equipped with an 82.56kWh LFP battery pack as the sole option. In the Premium variant, the battery powers a rear-mounted motor developing 313hp and 380Nm, while the Sealion 7 Performance variant adds a motor on the front axle, forming an AWD layout and bumping the output up to 530hp and 690Nm. Claimed range stands at 482km and 456km for the Premium and Performance variants, respectively.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
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