Verdict
At RM171,800, the BYD Seal costs RM11,000 less and is the sharper long-distance proposition: its 82.56-kWh battery is rated for 570 km, 90 km beyond the Zeekr 7X’s 480 km, while its 5.9-second century sprint narrowly beats 6.0 seconds. The Zeekr counters with SUV access, a 539-litre boot and radically quicker 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC charging. For Malaysian family use and frequent fast-charging stops, the 7X’s practicality is tangible; for lower road tax, longer range and a sedan body, take the Seal.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want 570 km of range, a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time and RM335 annual road tax for RM11,000 less.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you need a 539-litre boot, five-door SUV access and 450-kW DC charging.
Key differences
- Range: BYD Seal 570 km; Zeekr 7X 480 km.
- Charging: BYD Seal 7 kW AC and 150 kW DC; Zeekr 7X 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC.
- Boot space: BYD Seal 400 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Performance: BYD Seal 308 hp, 360 Nm and 5.9 seconds; Zeekr 7X 416 hp, 440 Nm and 6.0 seconds.
- Dimensions: BYD Seal 4,800 mm long and 1,460 mm tall; Zeekr 7X 4,787 mm long and 1,650 mm tall.
- Airbags: BYD Seal nine; Zeekr 7X seven.
Seal
- 90 km more rated range
- RM280 lower annual road tax
- Nine airbags and front-passenger ISOFIX
- 150-kW DC charging trails the Zeekr 7X’s 450 kW
- 400-litre boot is 139 litres smaller
- Rear air-con is vents only, not single-zone automatic climate control
7X
- 539-litre boot and five doors
- 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC charging
- Contactless powered boot and auto parking
- 480-km range is 90 km shorter
- RM615 annual road tax is RM280 higher
- Seven airbags versus the Seal’s nine
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh✓ | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | 570 km✓ | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | 450 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds✓ | 6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 9 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | Available on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Seal vs 7X FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Zeekr 7X better?
The BYD Seal is better for range, lower running tax and outright value, with 570 km, RM335 road tax and a 5.9-second sprint. The Zeekr 7X is better for SUV practicality, carrying 539 litres in its boot and charging at up to 450 kW DC.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM11,000 more than the BYD Seal. That gap brings a larger 539-litre boot, 22-kW AC charging and 450-kW DC charging, but not longer range.
Which one charges faster?
The Zeekr 7X charges faster on both AC and DC power: 22 kW AC versus 7 kW, and 450 kW DC versus 150 kW for the BYD Seal. Both use 800V architecture and provide 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load output.
