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BYD Sealion 7 problems, pros & cons — what owners in Nepal say

4 questions buyers asked about this car, answered from what owners here report. Last checked 2026-10-09.

Compiled from what owners in Nepal report publicly, then reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh, Editor. This is owner sentiment, not our own road test, and it carries no star rating — we do not publish one unless verified owners have given us a score. How we compile and check this.

The short version

Owners are unhappy on both counts — the car and what it sells for. Worth reading the complaints in full.

The carMostly negative
The priceWidely disputed

Questions buyers asked

Does the BYD Sealion 7 have all-wheel drive?

No, it does not come with an all-wheel drive option.

Last checked 2026-10-09 · confidence medium

What is the performance of the BYD Sealion 7?

It has been criticized for being slow, with a 0-100 km/h time slower than competitors.

Last checked 2026-10-09 · confidence medium

Are there any missing features in the BYD Sealion 7?

Yes, the rear screen wiper is missing.

Last checked 2026-10-09 · confidence medium

What is the actual mileage of the BYD Sealion 7 in Nepal?

Users report getting around 300 kms in the valley, which is lower than the company's claim of 400+.

Last checked 2026-10-09 · confidence medium

What owners actually said

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“Yesto premium gadi, yetro thulo battery, power limited to 100kw. 0-100km nexon bhanda pani slow.”

Owner’s own wordsYouTube comment

“byd did bad importing the car in lower battery cus body to power ratio will not match. poor move from byd”

Owner’s own wordsYouTube comment

“Oh god why to fool all Nepal..all these features are just bull shit (except air bag)...”

Owner’s own wordsYouTube comment

“Motor kw thorai bhayo jasto lagyo jaba ki mg s 6 ma 180 kw ko motor aucha. Price pani thorai byd bhanda.”

Owner’s own wordsYouTube comment

“Even my 10yrs old ktm duke 200 will do 0-100 in 9.5 sec on a good day. Mg s5 is claiming 8.5 sec time and 75lac car doing it in 11.8 sec is just pure madness. All show no go.”

Owner’s own wordsYouTube comment

“I’ve driven mine for about 1500 kms now. Barely getting 300 kms in the valley. Haven’t been outside yet. Company claimed 400+ seems a distant reality right now.”

Owner’s own wordsFacebook

BYD Sealion 7 pros and cons from owners

Pros — what owners rate

  • looks premium
  • good review
  • dream car
  • competes with Tesla

Cons — problems owners report

  • limited power at 100kw
  • slow acceleration compared to competitors
  • poor battery to body ratio
  • missing features like rear screen wiper
  • overpriced for Nepal
  • lack of all-wheel drive option
  • concerns about after-sales service
  • Mileage is significantly lower than advertised.

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