Verdict
At RM163,800 against RM182,800, the BYD Sealion 7 saves a Malaysian buyer RM19,000, carries lower RM220 annual road tax and goes 520 km on its 71.8-kWh battery. That is the sensible long-distance pick. The Zeekr 7X costs more and its 480-km range is shorter, but its 416-hp motor cuts the 0-100 km/h time to 6.0 seconds, while 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC charging are a major advantage where suitable chargers are available. Its 539-litre boot also beats the BYD's 500 litres.
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 if you want the RM19,000 saving, 520-km range and a six-year vehicle warranty.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if much quicker acceleration, 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC charging matter more than price and rated range.
Key differences
- Price: BYD Sealion 7 RM163,800; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Motor output: BYD Sealion 7 228 hp and 380 Nm; Zeekr 7X 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: BYD Sealion 7 7.3 seconds; Zeekr 7X 6.0 seconds.
- EV range and battery: BYD Sealion 7 520 km, 71.8 kWh; Zeekr 7X 480 km, 75 kWh.
- Charging: BYD Sealion 7 7 kW AC and 110 kW DC; Zeekr 7X 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC.
- Boot space: BYD Sealion 7 500 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
Sealion 7
- RM19,000 lower purchase price and RM220 annual road tax.
- Longer 520-km EV range.
- Six-year vehicle warranty and panoramic glass roof.
- 228-hp motor is 188 hp down on the Zeekr 7X.
- 7-kW AC and 110-kW DC charging trail the Zeekr 7X's 22 kW and 450 kW.
- 500-litre boot is 39 litres smaller.
7X
- 416 hp, 440 Nm and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 22-kW AC and 450-kW DC charging.
- 539-litre boot, rear air-con climate control and auto parking.
- Costs RM19,000 more and annual road tax is RM615 versus RM220.
- 480-km range is 40 km shorter than the BYD Sealion 7's 520 km.
- Five-year vehicle warranty is one year shorter, and it has no sunroof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM163,800✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM220✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 228 hp | 416 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 71.8 kWh | 75 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 520 km✓ | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | 22 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 110 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 | 7.3 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 2,160 kg | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 500 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/45R19 | 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) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver Centre Airbag | 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 |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | 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 | 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 | 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 Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | — |
| 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, 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 | 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, 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.
Used Sealion 7 & 7X for sale
Sealion 7 vs 7X FAQ
Is the BYD Sealion 7 or Zeekr 7X better?
The BYD Sealion 7 is better for lower upfront and annual costs, a 520-km range and a six-year vehicle warranty. Choose the Zeekr 7X for its 416 hp, 6.0-second sprint, faster charging and larger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM19,000 more: RM182,800 versus RM163,800 for the BYD Sealion 7. Its annual road tax is also RM615, compared with RM220.
Which one charges faster?
The Zeekr 7X charges faster on both inputs, rated at 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC. The BYD Sealion 7 is rated at 7 kW AC and 110 kW DC.
