BYD Sealion 7 Range

[DeputyDog]

Any members bought the Sealion? I have been reading mixed reviews in Facebook regarding the range. Some people having been reporting very poor range.

 

I'm thinking buying a SL7, but it would be good to hear 1st hand reports rather than Thai translated comments on Facebook.

 

Cheers...

[mistral53]

from a dreaded FB post:

 

Sealion 7 AWD Performance Bangkok - Nakhon Sawan
Loading extra 200 kg. Total weight 2,710 kg.
- Departure from Central Rama 3 (Battery 100%)
- To SHELL Recharge province. Nakhon Sawan, total distance is 222 kilometers (Battery 53%)
The first 100 kilometers use a speed of not exceeding 100 km/h.
100 kilometers distance after using 100-120 km/h speed.
Compare GPS speed on screen : 100km/h GPS : 97 km/h
Energy usage test using ACC(Adaptive Cruise Control) + ICC (Intelligent Cruise Control)
speed 80km/h. average power consumption 14.2 kWh/100km.
speed 100km/h. average power consumption 17-18 kWh/100km
Reference to graphics on screen even when driving in ECO mode both motors are working.
Battery size 82.5 kWh. If you drive chillingly at 80 km/h, there is a chance to drive 560 kilometers in 1 charge.
Testing the firepower in the Regen by lifting the foot off the throttle.
Regen Standard -23 to -25 kW
Regen Larger -55 to -60 kW
The hydrogen power seen on the top screen when the brakes are heavily pressed at -126kW
*Sealion has a Profile in Car Scanner. It can be connected but there is no information from the sent car, so it is not possible to see various information about the car.
**Carrying cement bags weighing 20 kilograms, volume 10 bags, weight 200 kilograms. Let the nearby weight travel with full passengers.

 

YMMV....... 

[motdaeng]

 

this is the video from the data shared by mistral53 ... it's in thai with english subtitles ...

 

 

[motdaeng]

an other video about the sealion 7, this time from teslabjorn ...     

 

 

[motdaeng]

some additional videos about the sealion 7 ...

 

the car is getting excellent overall reviews everywhere. keep in mind that, despite its performance awd version (530 hp) being on par with a sports car,

it still drives like a suv for families ...

 

one drawback is its relatively high energy consumption, as highlighted in the videos. however, if you maintain a more modest speed of around 80 km/h,

the car is surprisingly efficient (130 wh/km) given its substantial weight (sunday driving, second video).

 

https://youtu.be/249f6zG2MtU?si=gGYOkM8gvlUyuXqA

 

https://youtu.be/6vM5l6Nh_p0?si=ikAedqH_xSa0aqoZ

 

[DeputyDog]

52 minutes ago, motdaeng said:

some additional videos about the sealion 7 ...

 

the car is getting excellent overall reviews everywhere. keep in mind that, despite its performance awd version (530 hp) being on par with a sports car,

it still drives like a suv for families ...

 

one drawback is its relatively high energy consumption, as highlighted in the videos. however, if you maintain a more modest speed of around 80 km/h,

the car is surprisingly efficient (130 wh/km) given its substantial weight (sunday driving, second video).

 

https://youtu.be/249f6zG2MtU?si=gGYOkM8gvlUyuXqA

 

https://youtu.be/6vM5l6Nh_p0?si=ikAedqH_xSa0aqoZ

 

 Thanks. I have a heavy right foot, No modest driving at 80 for me..lol.. That guy in the video has a very annoying English accent..

[motdaeng]

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[brfsa2]

I test drove this beast today. It is a BEAST, that 690NM of torque is insane. I drove in ECO mode, and it feels like ATTO3 in sport mode.

I will likely get the RWD with 380NM.

 

Space is so good, very large, tech is amazing and feeling so luxurious. I'm hooked on this car, tried all other in the same range, didnt like any. but this is it!

something as good as my Toyota Fortuner Legender but purely EV. This is the closest to that car.