BYD Uzbekistan Factory has successfully completed the certification process for its new electric crossover model, the BYD Sealion 7. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This officially indicates that it has been authorized for sale and potential production within the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan. This information is confirmed by the "Chinese Cars" portal in the industry, which provided information based on relevant documents.
This step is a logical continuation of the model's presentation to the public previously held in Tashkent. The initial presentation of the electric vehicle took place at the e-Mobility Festa exhibition in the spring of 2024.
There, it was introduced as a model intended for the Chinese market under the name Sealion 07. The crossover's main structure is based on the advanced e-Platform 3.0 architecture, which is also successfully used by the company's other models.
Configurations with one and two electric motors are offered in the market. The rear-wheel-drive versions have models with 231 and 313 horsepower.
The all-wheel-drive, dual-motor flagship variant has a total power of 530 horsepower and reaches a speed of 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. Range is an important parameter for electric vehicles.
The Sealion 7 model offers two options based on battery capacity: 71.8 kWh or 80.64 kWh. This allows for a range of 550 to 610 kilometers on a single full charge, calculated according to the CLTC cycle.
The car's dimensions are related to the mid-size crossover category. Its length is 4830 mm, width is 1925 mm, and height is 1620 mm.
The 2930 mm wheelbase ensures the spaciousness of the cabin and stable driving. The interior is based on the principles of modern minimalism.
In the center, there is a large rotating touchscreen multimedia display, which is also connected to a digital instrument panel. There are no physical buttons or switches on the central console at all.
All functions of the vehicle, including climate control and system settings, are managed through the interface of the main unit. So far, company representatives have not provided specific information regarding the start of sales and prices in Uzbekistan.
However, the certification of the model indicates that preparations for its introduction to the market are actively underway. Additionally, this authorization opens up the possibility of localizing production at the factory in the Jizzakh region.
This project serves to strengthen BYD's strategic position in Central Asia and allows Uzbekistan to serve as a foundation for expanding exports to neighboring countries. It is worth noting that the BYD brand has been officially operating in our country and offers a wide range of models, including Yuan Up, Song Pro, Song Plus, Seagull, e2, and Chazor Champion sedan.
The name Sealion 7 is not chosen by chance. This model is part of BYD's "Ocean Series."
This series also includes models like Seal (seal), Dolphin (dolphin), and Seagull (seagull). This series differs from the "Dynasty Series," which includes the Han, Tang, Song, and Yuan models.
