The Festive Edition of the BYD Sealion 7 is a 150‑unit run that keeps the same powertrain as the base Premium model but swaps the cabin to a Tan‑and‑Black theme.
Under the hood, the 82.56 kWh blade battery delivers 308 hp and 380 Nm, getting the SUV from 0‑100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and clocking a 567‑km NEDC range.
Inside, the Tan‑and‑Black trim sits over quilted Nappa leather seats, a panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade, a 15.6‑inch rotating touchscreen, a head‑up display, and 11 airbags for safety.
Compared to rivals, the Sealion 7 outpaces the Tata Nexon EV’s 312‑km range, matches the MG ZS EV’s 480‑km range while offering a fuller battery, and sits above the Hyundai Kona Electric’s 490‑km range in terms of power.
With India’s EV mandate pushing for 30% of new car sales to be electric by 2030, a premium SUV that balances range, performance, and a luxury cabin could sway buyers away from gasoline rivals.
The Festive Edition will be available from December 2023 in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, with booking slots opening next week. Next, keep an eye on BYD’s potential price adjustments for the base Premium variant and any software updates that may extend the battery’s real‑world range.