BYD Sealion 7

[mersaylee]

On 1/12/2025 at 4:58 PM, Avonez said:

Got the sealion 7 at pre launch. It's an attractive offer considering the alternatives and met most of my expectations. Design, ventilated seats, nappa leather and value. The Dynaudio sound system is pretty good. The $12k Coe spike was a bonus too. Usually the dealer will price to sell for new car launches. Heard more than 100 sold at pre launch.

While the interior is premium, the plastic inner boot cover cladding could be made padded. The different front and rear tires sizes will impair tire rotation. Will likely change them out to the same size when they are worn out. 

The closest alternatives are

Xpeng G6 - pricier, no glove box

Zeekr 7x - road tax too high for single motor at 310kw 

Didn't consider the rest as didn't meet my expectations. 

 

 

Congrats...do you know what this is for?🤔

Doesn't seem to lock at any seatbelt position of the front passenger seat

[Heartlander]

On 1/12/2025 at 4:58 PM, Avonez said:

Got the sealion 7 at pre launch. It's an attractive offer considering the alternatives and met most of my expectations. Design, ventilated seats, nappa leather and value. The Dynaudio sound system is pretty good. The $12k Coe spike was a bonus too. Usually the dealer will price to sell for new car launches. Heard more than 100 sold at pre launch.

While the interior is premium, the plastic inner boot cover cladding could be made padded. The different front and rear tires sizes will impair tire rotation. Will likely change them out to the same size when they are worn out. 

The closest alternatives are

Xpeng G6 - pricier, no glove box

Zeekr 7x - road tax too high for single motor at 310kw 

Didn't consider the rest as didn't meet my expectations. 

 

Congrates! Ho much did you pay and for which variant? So you were not asked to top up the COE? When you collecting your ride?

Edited January 12 by Heartlander

[Beanoyip]

On 1/12/2025 at 4:58 PM, Avonez said:

Got the sealion 7 at pre launch. It's an attractive offer considering the alternatives and met most of my expectations. Design, ventilated seats, nappa leather and value. The Dynaudio sound system is pretty good. The $12k Coe spike was a bonus too. Usually the dealer will price to sell for new car launches. Heard more than 100 sold at pre launch.

While the interior is premium, the plastic inner boot cover cladding could be made padded. The different front and rear tires sizes will impair tire rotation. Will likely change them out to the same size when they are worn out. 

The closest alternatives are

Xpeng G6 - pricier, no glove box

Zeekr 7x - road tax too high for single motor at 310kw 

Didn't consider the rest as didn't meet my expectations. 

 

 

can share what was the cost for Sealion7? 

[Avonez]

Pre launched price was $193k+with guaranteed Coe. The first batch was sold out by buyers who probably didn't even see or test drive the car. I don't think any dealer will risk its reputation by asking ppl to top up COE for new car launch 🙂

It's true BYD has transformed itself radically and is the most profitable Chinese EV by a huge margin while some are struggling to stay afloat. I would never have considered BYD 5 years ago. This is also their first 11kw capable vehicle in our market. 

I also noticed this trend of fancy DRL design and startup display with EV. We know you got big battery but I think this is getting a bit too loud and distracting at best. 

 

 

[steveting99]

On 1/6/2025 at 9:13 PM, Rskc said:

Looks like solar panel prices...😄

The crazy thing is, there are experts predicting the price of battery cells will drop to $10/kWhr in the next 10 years by China EV and Battery Co. If Opex, DD&A, profit, cell to pack stabilize around $10/kWhr - looking at $20/kWhr at the pack level. Which means the highest component cost of an EV will drop to high single digit or low double digit at worst case. I don't see how ICE dinosaur vehicle manufacturers are going to compete with this. 

[Koster]

On 1/12/2025 at 1:25 PM, Heartlander said:

Really curious how many units were sold prior to this COE exercise. And whether the AD asked these buyers to top up or not. 

250

 

On 1/12/2025 at 1:10 PM, Heartlander said:

From Motor show videos, seems this Sealion 7 is launched during the show at 209k, quite diff from 193k before latest COE exercise. Now here all diam diam already. Hopefully those who pre-booked eventually get it at 193k without being asked to top up.

 

193k is guaranteed coe so sure will get COE.

[Actan72]

On 1/10/2025 at 3:06 PM, inlinesix said:

What's your annual mileage?

25k km.  part time family taxi driver😄

[inlinesix]

On 1/13/2025 at 8:28 AM, Actan72 said:

25k km.  part time family taxi driver😄

Conservatively, maximum 15% in 5 years.

[Actan72]

On 1/13/2025 at 8:40 AM, inlinesix said:

Conservatively, maximum 15% in 5 years.

u mean the battery degrading portion ?  

[inlinesix]

On 1/13/2025 at 11:32 AM, Actan72 said:

u mean the battery degrading portion ?  

Yes.

It does not mean that by 10 years the degradation will be double

[jonleelk]

Was at BYD showroom checking out the Sealion yesterday.  SE said those who booked at $193k about 95% secured COE.  She also advised scrap value for Sealion is $3k only.  Much lower compared to ICE, is it due to the upfront rebate given for EV?

Edited January 16 by jonleelk

[Lala81]

On 1/16/2025 at 9:30 AM, jonleelk said:

She also advised scrap value for Sealion is $3k only.  Much lower compared to ICE, is it due to the upfront rebate given for EV?

almost all EVs are like that. Yes to the rebate. So the depreciation is pretty straightforward, just purchase price divide by 10 years. 

[inlinesix]

On 1/16/2025 at 9:30 AM, jonleelk said:

Was at BYD showroom checking out the Sealion yesterday.  SE said those who booked at $193k about 95% secured COE.  She also advised scrap value for Sealion is $3k only.  Much lower compared to ICE, is it due to the upfront rebate given for EV?

If OMV is $38k, ARF should be $45k.  After VES A1 rebate + EEAI, ARF should be $5k.

[Solar]

On 1/16/2025 at 10:03 AM, Lala81 said:

almost all EVs are like that. Yes to the rebate. So the depreciation is pretty straightforward, just purchase price divide by 10 years. 

If one takes loan, in my opinion, should consider the interests incurred.

If pay full cash, like most of us do 😂, we need to add $6k to the published price.

[Rocker88]

Anyone already received their Sea Lion? Is there a group chat for Sea Lion owners?

[Jtis]

On 1/10/2025 at 5:41 PM, Mkl22 said:

100% upfront rental and can prorate to the day of use.

only extra is the additional 10% road tax each year till year15. 

I thought a good question is whether the additional 10% road tax surcharge each year till year 15 ought to apply to EVs.

I recall clearly that that the official explanation published was that older vehicles pollute more, so encourage scrap by 10 years by having the surcharge. I suppose that's kind of factual 10-20yrs ago with progressively tightening euro  emissions standards during that time. But EVs now have no emissions per se (emissions are from power stations), and so emissions don't get worse with EV's age. 

Interesting to hear what the eventual official line on this is, and if the considerations and explanation on road tax surcharges will change. 

[Koster]

On 1/16/2025 at 11:07 AM, Solar said:

If one takes loan, in my opinion, should consider the interests incurred.

If pay full cash, like most of us do 😂, we need to add $6k to the published price.

Will it make sense to take loan then redeem after taking the 6k discount?

[Melvin05]

Do feel free to join this link - strictly for sg sealion owners https://t.me/BYDSealion07sg