The first customer received a 160-kilowatt (kW) rearwheel- drive SEALION 7 Design in Atlantis grey—a version developed exclusively for Türkiye—during a delivery ceremony attended by BYD Global Vice President Stella Li, BYD Türkiye General Manager Ismail Ergun, and BYD Europe Türkiye Country Manager Murphy Ruan. Li said Türkiye has become one of BYD’s key strategic markets, noting the company’s intention to tailor its products to local expectations.
“We are very pleased with the strong interest Turkish consumers have shown in our brand,” Li said during the ceremony. “To respond to this demand, we are developing products specifically for the Turkish market. Launching and delivering the SEALION 7 here with a locally tailored version is a source of pride.” She added that BYD would continue offering advanced-technology vehicles in Türkiye while closely following the evolving needs of local consumers. Ergun said the personal participation of BYD’s global vice president demonstrated the company’s commitment to Türkiye and its customers. He added that the SEALION 7’s launch generated exceptional interest. “Following our November 5 debut, we received more than 1,500 orders within a single week,” he said.
“We expect to increase deliveries by the end of the year to meet this strong demand.” The SEALION 7 introduces a new dynamic to Türkiye’s electric SUV market with its design, high equipment level, and advanced safety standards, Ergun emphasized. The SEALION 7 joins BYD’s Ocean Series, following the Dolphin, Seal and Seal U models, and is offered in two versions—the Türkiye-specific 160 kW rear-wheeldrive and the 390 kW all-wheel-drive Excellence trim. Together with the SEALION 7, BYD’s lineup in Türkiye now includes the Dolphin, Atto 2, Atto 3, Seal U EV, Seal U DM-i, Seal, Han and Tang. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (km/h) in 7.8 seconds and provides a 440 km driving range under the WLTP standard, powered by a 71.8 kWh battery. Charging options include 11 kW AC for a full charge in about 7.5 hours, and 150 kW DC fast charging reaching 30% to 80% in 20 minutes.
