Car of the Year
BYD Sealion 7 Electric
Going by their numbers on the road, the Sealion 7 is another hit for BYD. It has a sporty, coupe-like roofline with a sloping tailgate, and functional interior. The cockpit features a rotating screen and physical controls that make it user-friendly for drivers new to the brand. The Sealion 7 lineup has two powerful Cat B models (Premium and Performance), along with a recently introduced Cat A variant (Dynamic).
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Reviews
 
The BYD Sealion 7 is a handsome-looking EV and feels quite premium for its price. Build quality feels solid, the seats are comfortable and plush, and the overall drive is smooth and quiet.Acceleration is one of the highlights. There is plenty of power when needed, but it is still comfortable and easy to drive daily. The cabin is spacious, well equipped and overall feels like very good value for the money.The danish factory Dynaudio system is decent, although personally I expected a little more. I later had the audio improved by a Dynaudio specialist in Ubi and was quite happy with the result.Overall, I�m very happy with the Sealion 7. It has a good balance of looks, comfort, performance and features, and I would recommend it to anyone shopping around this budget.
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Test driven the 2 variants - Dynamic and Extended Range.Price difference of $12k ie $213k vs $225k.Main differences include:1. Welcome seat2. Colour displays in the car interior doors/dashboard3. Self-calibrated side mirrors during parking.
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I has been purchased SL7 and Driving 2 months, my experience of this SL7 is exceptional, Valuable Money and everything is excellent, no regrets to buy SL7 is really good ev car
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There are plenty of reviews about driving the Sealion 7 and the instant feel after the ride. But few about the user experience post-purchase which is equally important. For me, the car has plenty of functions and is a comfortable ride. Especially for ICE drivers moving over to EV, the Sealion 7 has the right balance of buttons for ease of use instead of having to go to the monitor for every function like air con adjustments. All this you come to appreciate once you start using the car on a longer term basis. Having owned German cars like the BMW 5 series, Merc E-class and VWs, I must say the post-sales service from Harmony Auto is outstanding. People often forget it is the post-sales service that makes or breaks the user experience.
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Verdict
Is it any surprise that the Sgcarmart Car of the Year this year… is the best-selling model from the best-selling brand in Singapore in 2025? Nope, not really.

Yes, it is of course the BYD Sealion 7. Since it was first introduced at the 2025 Singapore Motor Show, the Sealion 7's popularity has been plain to see.

You've certainly encountered its distinctive 'X-shaped' face when commuting around, which headlines a sleek coupe-SUV silhouette. And standing at just 1,620mm tall, it's also less stilted than you may expect from a modern SUV.

Inside, the Sealion 7 packs a wealth of technology, features and functionality. A 15.6-inch infotainment display, ventilated seats, a PM2.5 filtration system, a panoramic glass roof, the list is really quite long.

But it is the execution that impresses. BYD may not position itself as a premium brand, but the Sealion 7 does reach into that premium space. It's less immediately flamboyant than some of its other stablemates, which allows the high quality materials to shine. It's also plenty spacious and comfortable.

There's a spread of powertrains available for the Sealion 7, from the modest 100kW model to the 390kW Performance variant. More important, though, is the car's comfort-leaning ride quality and general on-road sophistication. Tarmac imperfections are quietly swallowed up, allowing you to effortlessly and comfortably roll along on all your journeys.

And, arguably what has allowed BYD to make such rapid inroads into the car market is the value proposition of its products, and it's no different with this Sealion 7. It's packed full of features and amenities, delivers a wide suite of safety systems, is plenty comfortable and practical for families, and is stylish to boot.

It's no wonder it's the brand's best-selling model, and also quite comfortably Sgcarmart's Car of the Year 2025.