BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km

Electric car · 502km WLTP · €44,990 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

BYD

Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

BYD's sportiest SUV — the Sealion 7 pairs 82.5kWh Blade Battery with a sleek coupe-SUV body, 502km range and 0-100 in 4.5 seconds in AWD trim.

BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km — electric car Ireland 2026
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€38,990 After SEAI + VRT grants
502km WLTP ~398km real-world
502WLTP range km82.5kWh battery
398Real range kmIrish conditions est.
150Max DC kWFast charging
4.5s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€38,990Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity82.5 kWh
WLTP range502 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~398 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)4.5s
Top speed215 km/h
Torque543 Nm
DrivetrainAWD
Max DC charge rate150 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity520 L
Towing capacity1,500 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,830 mm
Width1,925 mm
Height1,620 mm
Battery warranty8 years / 150,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range502km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~398km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

BYD highlights

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Blade Battery (LFP)
Safer, longer lifespan — charge to 100% daily without degradation
🏭
World's largest EV maker
BYD makes its own batteries, motors, chips and software
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V2L capable
Vehicle-to-load on select models — power devices from the car

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€44,990
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€38,990

💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€592
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,208
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,108/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the Sealion 7 costs approximately €592 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 Sealion 7 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
Sealion 7 RWD 456km
Entry		 82.5kWh · 456km €39,990€33,691
Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km
AWD		 82.5kWh · 502km €44,990€38,990

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 Sealion 7 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 138km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 178km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 88km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 138km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 7+ days between home charges

Based on ~398km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the Sealion 7 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 520L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,500kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,000 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability✅ AWD model
💡 Best for: Sporty electric SUV.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~12h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~8h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~69min
🚀 150kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~23min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. BYD vehicles support up to 150kW DC on compatible passenger cars.

BYD's proprietary Blade Battery uses lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry — more thermally stable than NMC cells, with a longer cycle life. LFP cells can be charged to 100% daily without the long-term capacity loss that affects NMC batteries.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,830 mm
Width1,925 mm
Height1,620 mm
Boot capacity520 L
Towing (braked)1,500 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty8 years / 150,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 8 years / 150,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km

The BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km has an Irish list price of €44,990 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €38,990. The range starts from €39,990 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km has a WLTP official range of 502km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 398km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €592. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,208. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer by sales volume. Founded in 1995 as a battery company, BYD is vertically integrated — manufacturing its own batteries, motors, semiconductors and software. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has held a significant stake since 2008. In Ireland, BYD is distributed through an authorised dealer network.
BYD's Blade Battery is an LFP cell arranged in a flat, blade-like configuration directly inside the battery pack — removing the module layer, increasing energy density and structural rigidity. It uses safer LFP chemistry that does not produce thermal runaway under damage or overcharge. BYD Blade Batteries have passed the nail penetration test without smoking or catching fire.
The BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km supports up to 150kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 12 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 69 minutes. At the maximum 150kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 23 minutes.
The BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the BYD Sealion 7 AWD Performance 502km is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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