BYD Sealion 7 Electric

The latest iteration of the German powerhouse's flagship has now gone all-electric... ...except it's not German at all - This is the BYD Sealion 7, a car so refined you could easily mistake for a Porsche model if you covered the badge. BYD has been making waves in the last 2 years with the Atto 3 and the Seal, and it has now delivered another product to rival the Tesla Model Y. Can the Chinese outplay the... Chinese? From the rear, it stands out with its menacing stance and "droplet' designed lights. It has two spoilers for improved aerodynamics, but that's where the flair ends. The front and sides are a complete eyesore. It has plastic wheel arches and vents, and looks like a catfish. But forget that. Step inside to a world of luxury with quilted leather, comfy and plush seats, a panoramic moonroof, heads-up display, it's almost a moving home. The diffused ambient lighting gives a premium feel and isn't too bright or dark. The crystal gear selector gives you a reminder before you set off that you're driving a really special car. Acceleration is zippy, but there's not quite the handling to match the power of this car. There's plenty of body sway too - passengers with motion sickness, or passengers in general, to be honest might not be the biggest fan. Seating comfort is brilliant though and excels in every aspect. For $210,000, it's quite literally a bargain. You get alot for your money. It's big, it's powerful and ticks almost every box.... Read More

Value for money. Feature-rich. You get lots for $210k. BUT be aware, buy at your own risk. The aftersales is effectively non-existent. "Is like that one", "this is normal" were the responses I got when my SL7 from Sime Motors on Alexandra Rd has glitches that included software, audio, and scratches on delivery. Have a look at their QC being done in the carpark of that building. You will go "Joking right...". That should have been the warning to me.... Read More