BYD’s automotive division creates another media buzz with its Sealion 07 DM-i Intelligent Driving Version, which presents itself as a PHEV with an incredible 820-mile range. The Sealion 07 presents itself at a price range of $26,300 to $31,800 while featuring the groundbreaking retractable drone landing pad technology.
The Sealion 07 represents an embodiment of BYD’s Ocean Aesthetics design principles through its water-inspired curved body and its smooth design lines. The Sea Lion 07 marks the fourth model in BYD’s Ocean Series after the Dolphin and Seal and their respective U versions. The Sealion 07 delivers powerful performance through its acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and its maximum speed reaches 134 mph.
The Sealion 07 utilizes the fifth-generation DM platform from BYD and provides customers with both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options. This vehicle demonstrates exceptional fuel economy because it needs only 4.7 liters of fuel to cover 50 miles of distance. The vehicle offers a combined range of 820 miles after complete fueling and charging.
The most notable aspect is the drone landing pad, which retracts for dynamic drone takeoff and automatic charging and air-ground photography functions. The vehicle comes standard with the DiPilot intelligent driving system from BYD. The DiPilot 300 system in the high-end version runs on LiDAR technology to deliver automatic lane changes and traffic light recognition capabilities.
Safety is a central focus of the vehicle due to its high-strength body frame, 10 airbags, driver monitoring system, and 360° panoramic imaging system. The Blade Battery from BYD brings lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology that delivers safety enhancements and extended battery life and zero cobalt content to resolve major environmental problems.
The Sealion 07 breaks traditional hybrid EV boundaries through its innovative design, which combines performance capabilities with environmentally friendly features.
