New BYD Seal 07 EV to offer over 700 km of WLTP range

The new BYD Seal 07 EV sedan will offer up to 718 km of WLTP range in China, thanks to a Blade 2.0 LFP battery that supports flash charging, the latest filing from the Chinese ministry revealed. This 5.1-meter sedan will enter the domestic market soon with an electric motor for 300 kW (408 hp) and a top speed of 240 km/h.

The new BYD Seal 07 sedan was unveiled by the Chinese MIIT on August 7 as a smaller counterpart of the Ocean series’ flagship Seal 08. This newcomer is going to replace the ongoing Seal 07 that entered the domestic market in March this year. The new model boasts hefty dimensions of 5080/1960/1495 mm with a wheelbase of 2,960 mm.

The entry-level Seal 07 BEV offers a 76.744 kWh LFP battery that weighs 539 kg, as released by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in the catalogue of NEVs eligible for vehicle purchase tax reduction. The traction battery occupies almost 28% of the car’s curb weight. It sends power to a TZ205QYS e-motor with a peak power output of 245 kW (329 hp). The entry-level Seal 07 can run up to 775 km under CLTC conditions. This number translates to 636 km WLTP. The battery could be charged from 10% to 97% in nine minutes.

The long-range version of the Seal 07 BEV boasts a more powerful TZ205QYD electric motor with a peak power output of 300 kW (408 hp). It is powered by a larger 88.682 kWh pack with a weight of 618.6 kg. It accounts for 30% of the car’s curb weight. This modification offers a CLTC range of 875 km. It is 718 km under the WLTP cycle applied in Europe. The Seal 07 BEV also has a top speed of 240 km/h.

The BYD Seal 07 will also be available with a plug-in hybrid (DM-i) system with the BYD472ZQB 1.5-liter turbocharged engine under the hood. Its peak power output reaches 115 kW (154 hp). The ICE is paired with a TZ210XYC electric motor for 160 kW (215 hp). This version can speed up to 190 km/h. It adopts a 38.029 kWh LFP battery pack for 245 km of EV range. The Seal 07 DM-i consumes 4.25 liters of fuel per 100 km with a drained battery.

According to China EV DataTracker, BYD handed over just 1,005 units of the ongoing Seal 07 (including PHEV and BEV variants) to clients in August 2026. The company is clearly getting ready for the next-gen launch.