Romanians looking for information about BYD’s Sealion 7 — translated as BYD’s performance‑focused Sealion model — can now point to a fresh Central‑European announcement: BYD published a European launch briefing on 5 November 2026 setting out the SEALION 7’s specs, trims and positioning for the region.

Launch and core specs

BYD describes the SEALION 7 as a high‑performance, pure‑electric mid‑size SUV in its Ocean series. The company lists three trim levels (Comfort, Design AWD and Excellence AWD) with rear‑ or all‑wheel drive and battery options that deliver WLTP ranges up to 502 km. Performance versions are quoted at 390 kW with 0–100 km/h in 4.5 seconds; the Comfort rear‑drive variant produces 230 kW and does 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. Top speed is given as 215 km/h and fast‑charging capability up to 230 kW on the flagship specification. All of these technical details are in BYD’s European media release.

Availability in Romania and local information

For Romanian customers the vehicle is already present in local marketing tools: BYD Romania hosts a SEALION 7 configurator and equipment listing on its site, confirming local market availability and specification options for buyers who want to configure the car in Romanian. The Romanian configurator shows trim and equipment choices such as the 15.6" rotating infotainment screen and Vehicle‑to‑Load (V2L) capability as standard.

BYD’s European launch material also highlights safety and comfort equipment: the company points to a six‑year manufacturer warranty plus an eight‑year warranty on battery and electric motor, a comprehensive ADAS package (DiPilot) and a 12‑speaker Dynaudio audio option in higher trims. Those features are part of BYD’s case that the SEALION 7 should appeal to tech‑minded family buyers.

What this means for the market

BYD’s formal push of the SEALION 7 across Europe — and the presence of a Romanian configurator — answers the basic search intent of Romanian buyers: the car is offered, specified and marketed for the region. The SEALION 7 adds a sportier, larger alternative inside BYD’s lineup (which already includes the Dolphin, Seal and Seal U) and gives dealers a volume model with both long‑range battery options and higher‑performance AWD variants. BYD’s public materials underline how the brand is using a mix of battery chemistry, in‑house software and aggressive model‑line expansion to grow share in CEE markets.

If you’re a Romanian buyer searching for BYD’s Sealion 7 today, start with the local configurator to check available trims and order timing; BYD’s Europe release gives the technical and safety credentials to compare against other mid‑size electric SUVs.

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Sources: BYD Media Hub (Poland), BYD Romania configurator, BYD UK media.