BYD Sea Lion 07 Electric SUV Showcased at NADA Auto Show 2024
The Sea Lion 07 is BYD's new midsize SUV which stands out with several innovative upgrades.
The BYD Sea Lion 07, BYD's new midsize SUV, has been showcased at the NADA Auto Show 2024. Built on the updated e-Platform 3.0 Evo, the Sea Lion 07 joins BYD's Ocean series with a host of fresh features.
Although it resembles the BYD Seal sedan, the Sea Lion 07 stands out with several innovative upgrades. The e-Platform 3.0 Evo brings a major leap forward from the previous version, enhancing powertrain integration and charging efficiency.
In China, the Sea Lion 07 offers three different powertrains. Two-wheel-drive models come with either a 230 kW or 170 kW electric motor, while the four-wheel-drive variant uses two motors with 160 kW and 230 kW outputs.
The single-motor options have ranges of 550 km or 610 km, while the dual-motor version provides a range of 550 km. The vehicle boasts a maximum torque of 690 Nm, with acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds for the single-motor model and 4.5 seconds for the dual-motor model. The battery options are 71.8 kWh and 80.64 kWh.
The SUV's dimensions are 4830 mm in length, 1925 mm in width, and 1620 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2930 mm. It offers a 58-liter frunk and a 500-liter boot.
Inside, it boasts a flat-bottomed, four-spoke steering wheel, a crystal gear selector, physical controls for essential functions, a 50-inch AR-HUD, and a 15.6-inch central screen.
For safety, it comes with 11 airbags, a tire pressure monitoring system, and driver monitoring assistance. The Sea Lion 07 also debuts BYD’s DiPilot 100 “God’s Eye” ADAS, featuring 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 mm-wave radars, and 11 cameras for advanced L2 driver assistance. This includes lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warnings, traffic sign recognition, and intelligent speed control.
