BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD)
The BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD) is priced at ₹54,90,000 ex-showroom and delivers about 374.5 km of real-world range (69% of its 542 km ARAI claim). Charging: 82.56 kWh Blade battery, DC fast charge up to 150 kW, 10-80% in about 45 min; AC 11 kW. Specs are sourced from official listings, as of July 2026.
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₹54,90,000 (ex-showroom)
sourced from official listings · sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify
Range at a glance
Real-world range is about 31% lower than the ARAI-certified figure.
What is the real-world range of the BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD)?
The BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD) delivers a real-world range of approximately 374.5 km on a full charge, based on field testing rather than lab conditions. Its ARAI-claimed range is 542 km, so real-world range runs about 31% lower than the certified figure.
How much does the BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD) cost?
The BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD) is priced at ₹54,90,000 ex-showroom in India (as of 2026-07-18). This excludes RTO registration, insurance, and any state EV subsidy; on-road price varies by state.
Full specifications
| ARAI range | 542 km |
|---|---|
| Real-world range | 374.5 km |
| Model Family | byd-sealion-7 |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh |
| Charging Note | 82.56 kWh Blade battery, DC fast charge up to 150 kW, 10-80% in about 45 min; AC 11 kW |
| Motor power | 390 kW |
| Real World Range Source | https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/byd-sealion-7-range-test-in-real-world-with-city-and-highway-mileage-435096 |
| Image Url | /images/cars/byd-sealion-7.jpg |
| Image Credit | Image: BYD Media Hub (media.byd.com) |
Subsidy: EVs attract a 5% GST rate, versus 28% plus cess on comparable petrol vehicles.
Pros
- Strong performance, especially the 530 hp AWD Performance
- Fast 150 kW DC charging on the 82.56 kWh Blade battery
- SUV ride height with sedan-like handling and equipment
- Well-equipped cabin with Level 2 ADAS and premium features
Cons
- Real-world range on the AWD Performance drops sharply under hard use
- Priciest EV in BYD India's range after the 2026 revision
- Only two trims, both on the same battery; no cheaper entry pack
- Firm, performance-biased ride may not suit comfort seekers
On-road price in your city
- Ex-showroom₹54,90,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹1,92,150
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
Estimate as of July 2026. Includes ex-showroom, road tax, registration and an insurance estimate, less any state EV subsidy; excludes dealer handling. Delhi EV Policy: road tax and registration waived for EVs; e-2W get up to a ₹30,000 purchase subsidy (ex-factory up to ₹2.25 lakh). No direct cash subsidy for e-cars. source.
On-road price by city: Delhi · Bengaluru · Mumbai · Pune · Hyderabad · Chennai
Cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the BYD Sealion 7 Performance (AWD) costs about ₹2,116/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹76,451/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹2,116 | ₹25,749 | ₹1,28,745 |
| You save | ₹6,284 | ₹76,451 | ₹3,82,255 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 4.5 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
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Verification: sourced - sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify