2025 BYD SEALION 7 Excellence AWD 530 HP | POV Test Drive & Review

[@GDrives_NL]

Could this be BYD's best car yet?

[@xMI55IONx]

It would obviously depend on one's needs but here in Europe I believe the BYD Seal refresh model will do exceptionally well once it's released in 2025.

[@Zavier-ks6cb]

The Sea Lion 07 is just the best SUV in the Ocean Series. The best sedan in the Ocean Series is the Seal. In the Dynasty Series, the Han and Tang are top - notch. And every car from BYD's luxury brands like Denza, FangChengBao, and YangWang is even better.

[@AbleHoe]

@@xMI55IONx nah BYD's are too heavy to compete with sedans. Model 3 will destroy it. BYD is a proper SUV/id3 size company

[@GDrives_NL]

@@Zavier-ks6cb Exactly! The Seal U and the Atto doesn't even come close to these cars.

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey gd nl is not the best but it's a very good SUV for that money level

[@MrCyberiad1]

I’m looking forward to receiving mine, in black, just after Xmas!

[@GDrives_NL]

Nice! Did you go for the Excellence AWD?

[@broondjongen4195]

Same here awaiting delivery, april next year though :s. Excellence Space Black and Black interior :)

[@GDrives_NL]

@broondjongen4195 Congratulations! Personally, I believe the colors indigo grey and black suit this model perfectly.

[@MrCyberiad1]

@ yes! Couldn’t resist the heated steering wheel and acceleration 😀

[@MrCyberiad1]

@@broondjongen4195 same! Hope you enjoy your new car!

[@cardorics]

Thanks for the review! 16:57 Quick tip, you can also change the camera angle by touching area around the car in the left part of the screen. Touch left area to show left camera, front for front, etc. And use three finger swipe to change fan speed and AC temperature :)

[@GDrives_NL]

Thnx for the pro tip mate!

[@xMI55IONx]

Not for me but surely a serious package for anyone after an SUV style EV. I hope to see more Chinese brands come to Europe, the likes of Xiaomi YU7, Zeeker 001 etc would be serious competition.

[@GDrives_NL]

With the current government in the Netherlands phasing out EV benefits, I’m concerned it might hinder the progress of electric vehicles. As an EV enthusiast, I’d love to see more alternatives on the market to keep the momentum going!

[@lazziebardakos2956]

Beautiful car. Do you ever and if so how often do you drive with the screen on portrait? I feel 95%"of people would drive with it set on landscape

[@GDrives_NL]

This isn’t my car, but I get what you mean. So far, I’ve driven three different BYD models, and the screen has always been in landscape mode. Portrait mode honestly looks a bit odd.

[@amandagrant4331]

enjoyed

[@GDrives_NL]

Thank you 😊

[@LabooStudio]

This color looks great! Thanks for the great review 👍

[@GDrives_NL]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 💪🏼

[@Sharukan77]

thx for video =)

[@GDrives_NL]

Thnx for watching 😊

[@maxmardjuadi5527]

how's the battery efficiency for this car?

[@GDrives_NL]

+/- 210 Wh/km

[@Achillias]

Hehe a dad, daughter moment 😂 👍. She already speaks English on a decent level. I'm not that fond on BYD. I'm more of a NIO, Avatr, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Zeekr guy. You should try the new Lynk & Co 02!

[@GDrives_NL]

What a kid 😅. I’ve driven 3 different BYD models so far, and they’re all so different from each other. I’m not sure I really get what BYD is going for. That said, I think the Sealion 7 is pretty solid in terms of looks, build quality, and how it drives. Definitely worth a try! Lync & Co2 is on my list 😊.

[@AbleHoe]

Haha, most of those brands you cant get in NL. And BYD is cheaper than all of them.

[@chiefvictrum]

Seems Avatar' navigation assistance is better than BYD, because it use Huawei' system. In China, besides those Brands who empowered by Huawei, Xpeng is also in the 1st tier of intelligent driving technology.

[@AbleHoe]

@@chiefvictrum are you Chinese? These cars don't have the same drivers assistance in EU.

[@GDrives_NL]

Exactly, Europe is still way behind compared to China. I think Nio is one of the few brands here that sells cars with Lidar. Brands like Xpeng have actually taken it out for the European market.

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

You both speak excellent english but I think the software is still a bit fussy about pronunciation. I think I prefer the seal U with a ICE as well as the battery for best of both worlds.

[@atilametin6688]

Hello. I hope you come to do turkey. Meanwhile I love this car but ıt hasn't arrived in turkey yet

[@GDrives_NL]

This car wil probably come to Türkiye in the 3rd quarter of 2025z

[@yangwen-li1146]

How does it compare to Seal U ?

[@GDrives_NL]

Apart from the build quality and materials used, I want to focus more on the driving experience. The Sealion 7 glides effortlessly and smoothly over the roads. There’s less body movement compared to the BYD Seal U. In my opinion, the Seal U feels like a bouncing ball, with a somewhat sluggish road handling.

[@LNT_Adventures_SG]

GLC/GLE coupe alternative

[@Novalight84]

The autopilot still needs a lot of updates, but otherwise a very nice car.

[@GDrives_NL]

BYD doesn’t market it as an autopilot function but as adaptive cruise control with lane assist. I know that in China, they’re capable of almost autonomous driving. My comparison is, of course, with Tesla’s autopilot, which I use daily. Honestly, I haven’t driven any car that comes close to beating it so far!

[@alisencelebi4743]

It doesn't have an autopilot. It's adaptive cruise control. I own one already, it's an amazing car for the value.

[@Novalight84]

@alisencelebi4743 ​It doesn't matter what you call it, but how it works is useless. I like the car itself ​

[@GDrives_NL]

⁠@@alisencelebi4743 it's a great car!

[@marcusclarkson5520]

i can not warm up Chinese cars yet.

[@GDrives_NL]

How come?