BYD India Announces ₹50,000 Price Hike for SEALION 7 Premium Variant

BYD India, the domestic subsidiary of BYD, the world's leading New Energy Vehicle manufacturer, has announced a price adjustment for its electric SUV lineup effective January 1, 2026. The company will implement a ₹50,000 increase on the BYD Sealion 7 Premium variant, while the Performance variant will maintain its current pricing.

The announcement provides a transition window for prospective buyers, with BYD India confirming that all bookings completed on or before December 31, 2025 will be processed at existing ex-showroom prices.

Revised Pricing Structure

Following the January 1 adjustment, the BYD Sealion 7 Premium variant with an 82.56 kWh battery will be priced at ₹49,40,000, up from ₹48,90,000. The Sealion 7 Performance variant will remain at ₹54,90,000.

According to Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles Business at BYD India, the pricing modification addresses evolving cost factors while maintaining the vehicle's market positioning. "The BYD Sealion 7 remains a strong value offering, backed by its advanced electric architecture, high performance and comprehensive safety package," Chauhan stated.

Since its market introduction, the BYD Sealion 7 has recorded sales exceeding 2,300 units across India. The model has received industry recognition, including an Excellence in Battery Technology award from Motoring World and a Luxury Mid-Size SUV designation from Acko Drive.

Technical Specifications

The BYD Sealion 7 utilizes the company's Cell-to-Body architecture and Blade Battery technology. Both variants feature an 82.56 kWh battery pack and hold a 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating.

The Performance variant generates 390 kW of power and 690 Nm of torque, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds. The Premium variant produces 230 kW and 380 Nm, with 0-100 km/h acceleration completed in 6.7 seconds. The vehicles offer a certified range of up to 567 km on the NEDC cycle.

BYD India currently operates 47 showrooms across 40 cities nationwide, providing sales, service, and charging infrastructure support. The company continues its "One BYD Infinite Connections" customer program, which offers selected participants visits to BYD's development and testing facilities in Zhengzhou, China.

BYD has delivered over 15 million New Energy Vehicles globally, contributing to a reduction of more than 121 billion kilograms of CO₂ emissions as of November 30, 2025. The company appears in Kantar BrandZ's Top 10 Most Valuable Global Automotive Brands and ranks #91 on the 2025 Fortune Global 500, with a brand valuation of $14.4 billion.

The price adjustment comes as BYD India continues expanding its electric vehicle presence in the Indian market, focusing on premium segment growth and customer experience development.