The BYD Seal 07 Gen 2 is the second-generation Ocean-line sedan BYD is launching in China on November 5, 2026, with battery-electric and DM-i plug-in hybrid versions, a stretched body and a second-generation Blade battery. CnEVPost reported the launch date on November 1 after Auto Home cited official BYD information, and Ocean sales general manager Zhang Zhuo said display cars had reached 131 Chinese cities.
CarNewsChina covered dealer arrivals on October 30: rear-drive EV motors at 245 kW or 300 kW, Blade LFP packs of 76.744 and 88.682 kWh, and CLTC ranges of 775 and 875 km. A dealer allocation near 180,000 yuan has circulated; that figure is unconfirmed and is not a final retail price.
Here is what is confirmed on launch day, what still needs BYD’s price sheet, and how the car sits against Model 3 rivals and India’s Sealion 7 story.
What is the BYD Seal 07 Gen 2?
The BYD Seal 07 Gen 2 is a larger mid-size Ocean sedan for China, sold as a pure EV and as the Seal 07 DM-i plug-in hybrid. It uses Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 styling aligned with the Seal 08, sits on e-Platform 3.0 Evo for EVs, and adds DiSus-M body control plus flash charging.
Compared with the Seal 07 EV launched in March 2026, it is 85 mm longer and 50 mm wider, with a wheelbase stretched by 60 mm. Dimensions are 5,080 x 1,960 x 1,495 mm on a 2,960 mm wheelbase. Cabin highlights include front zero-gravity seats with massage, ventilation and heating, plus a 20-speaker Devialet audio system.
Display cars show a roof-mounted LiDAR unit. BYD has not published a full DiPilot trim map, so LiDAR availability across every variant remains to be confirmed.
BYD Seal 07 Gen 2 specifications at a glance
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Body | Mid-size sedan; EV and DM-i |
| Length x width x height | 5,080 x 1,960 x 1,495 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,960 mm |
| EV motors | 245 kW (329 hp) or 300 kW (402 hp), RWD |
| EV batteries | Blade LFP 76.744 kWh / 88.682 kWh |
| EV range (CLTC) | 775 km / 875 km |
| DM-i powertrain | 1.5T petrol + 160 kW motor |
| DM-i battery / e-range | 38.029 kWh; 245 km WLTC electric |
| Trunk | 618 L rear; EV also 160 L frunk |
| Suspension | Front double-wishbone, rear five-link; DiSus-M |
The two EV packs map to the two motor ratings CarNewsChina summarised: the smaller Blade pack with the 245 kW motor for 775 km CLTC, and the larger pack with the 300 kW motor for 875 km. Approximate WLTP conversions sit near 636 km and 718 km; those are estimates, not official European labels.
What powertrains does the Seal 07 Gen 2 offer?
The battery-electric Seal 07 Gen 2 is rear-wheel drive with 245 kW or 300 kW peak motors. Second-generation Blade LFP chemistry underpins both packs, and BYD is promoting flash charging with lines such as “ready in five minutes, full in nine minutes.” Real-world times still depend on temperature, state of charge and the charger.
The Seal 07 DM-i keeps a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine paired with a 160 kW drive motor. CarNewsChina lists the engine at 115 kW (154 hp). The 38.029 kWh LFP pack is rated for 245 km under WLTC. Depleted-battery fuel figures are not cleanly published yet, so we leave them blank until BYD’s catalogue confirms them.
Reservations for the EV opened on October 26 without a public price. Buyers could request priority production and a full deposit refund before confirming, according to CnEVPost.
How does Seal 07 Gen 2 size up against the Model 3?
On paper, the Seal 07 Gen 2 targets buyers who might pick a Tesla Model 3 or another long-range Chinese mid-size EV. It is longer than a typical Model 3 footprint, offers a frunk on the EV, and leads with strong CLTC marketing numbers. Flash charging and DiSus-M are the showroom talking points.
Rivals inside China include volume EVs from the Geely camp, a space we covered with the Geely EX2 and EX5 models. European-facing compact EVs such as the Skoda Epiq Sportline show how differently brands package export value. The Seal 07 Gen 2 itself remains China-first today.
BYD Seal 07 Gen 2: confirmed vs not confirmed
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 China launch | Confirmed (Auto Home / BYD via CnEVPost) |
| Display cars in 131 cities | Confirmed by Ocean sales GM Zhang Zhuo |
| 5,080 mm length, 2,960 mm wheelbase | Confirmed in previews |
| EV 245 / 300 kW RWD; Blade 76.744 / 88.682 kWh | Confirmed in MIIT-linked reports |
| CLTC 775 / 875 km | Confirmed in dealer/preview coverage |
| DM-i 1.5T + 160 kW; 38.029 kWh; 245 km WLTC e-range | Confirmed in previews |
| DiSus-M, flash charging, Devialet 20-speaker | Reported in previews |
| Roof LiDAR / full DiPilot trim map | Visible on displays; trim map not final |
| Dealer allocation ~180,000 yuan | Unconfirmed rumour; not final retail |
| Official retail prices and export plans | Not announced at pre-launch |
Will the Seal 07 Gen 2 come to India?
No. India already has BYD’s Sealion 7 SUV gathering early deliveries, which we tracked when Sealion 7 crossed 5,000 India deliveries. The Seal 07 Gen 2 is a China Ocean sedan refresh first. No India homologation or launch date has been announced for this generation.
That still matters for Indian readers. BYD’s China cadence shows how quickly Ocean cars grow in length, battery energy and charging claims. Features that land in China in late 2026 often shape the next export wave, even when the badge that arrives later is an SUV rather than this sedan.
CarBike Insight Analysis
Launching a second-generation Seal 07 only about eight months after the March 2026 EV launch signals that BYD is chasing share in a soft Seal family market. CnEVPost notes Seal-lineup sales fell 14.11% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, so a bigger cabin, Blade flash charging and a louder audio brand are aimed at stopping the slide.
Treat the roughly 180,000 yuan dealer allocation as unconfirmed until BYD publishes the retail ladder. The outgoing Seal 07 EV started at 169,900 yuan, so a similar band would not surprise, but guessing is not reporting. Watch the launch for trim names, ADAS packaging and whether the 300 kW, 875 km car is a halo or a volume trim.
Our view: the hardware story is strong on range and charge marketing; the open questions that decide sales are price, insurance class and how much LiDAR-backed DiPilot ships on popular trims. Until those land, park the Model 3 charts and wait for the official sheet.
FAQ
What is the BYD Seal 07 Gen 2?
It is BYD’s second-generation Ocean mid-size sedan for China, launching on November 5, 2026, as a rear-drive EV and a Seal 07 DM-i plug-in hybrid with a larger body and second-generation Blade batteries.
What is the Seal 07 Gen 2 EV range?
Previews list 775 km CLTC with the 76.744 kWh Blade pack and 245 kW motor, and 875 km CLTC with the 88.682 kWh pack and 300 kW motor. Approximate WLTP conversions sit near 636 km and 718 km.
Does the Seal 07 Gen 2 have a plug-in hybrid?
Yes. The Seal 07 DM-i pairs a 1.5-litre turbo engine with a 160 kW motor and a 38.029 kWh LFP pack rated for 245 km of WLTC electric range. Final fuel figures with a flat battery are still pending.
Is the 180,000 yuan price confirmed?
No. CarNewsChina reported a preliminary dealer allocation near 180,000 yuan, but that is not the final retail price. BYD had not published the launch ladder before the November 5 event.
Will BYD Seal 07 Gen 2 come to India?
No India launch has been announced for this generation. BYD’s current India volume story centres on Sealion 7. Treat Seal 07 Gen 2 as China-first unless BYD later confirms exports.
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