SEALION 7 82.5 kWh AWD Design

The BYD SEALION 7 82.5 kWh AWD Design is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £51,990. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 4.5 seconds, quicker than 79% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 252 miles (405 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 47% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 125th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.0 mi/kWh (204 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 82.5 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 115 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 268 miles (431 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses LFP chemistry, which manufacturers generally allow to be charged to 100% routinely.

Its UK starting price works out at £207 per mile of real-world range, higher than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).

Second-hand, a 2024 example is estimated at £24,700–£27,800 and a 2025 one at £29,600–£33,800, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2024 car should still manage about 242 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.