Testing the BYD Sealion 7 – DW – 05/27/2025
Emmanuel Schäfer
05/27/2025
May 27, 2025
The BYD Sealion 7 - a fully electric SUV from the world's largest e-car maker that aims to vie with the likes of VW's ID. series in Europe. Does it have what it takes to compete on that level? REV puts it to the test.
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Testing the BYD Sealion 7 – DW – 05/27/2025
Emmanuel Schäfer 05/27/2025 May 27, 2025 The BYD Sealion 7 - a fully electric SUV from the world's largest e-car maker that aims to vie with the likes of VW's ID. series in Europe. Does it have what it takes to compete on that level? REV puts it to the test.
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