Head-to-head comparison

BYD Sealion 7 vs SWM X30 L EV

Verdict

BYD Sealion 7 wins on Range, Performance, Safety, Practicality, and Charging.

SWM X30 L EV is €19,040 cheaper.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreBYD Sealion 7SWM X30 L EV
Overall7655
Value7982
Range7150
Performance9750
Safety8335
Practicality6150
Charging6340
Spec
BYD
Sealion 7
SWM
X30 L EV
PropulsionBEVBEV
Segmentsuvvan
Pricing€47,990 - €56,990€28,950
Battery Capacity91.3 kWh41.9 kWh
WLTP Range456km—
Power Output530hp—
Torque690Nm220Nm
Top Speed215km/h—
0-100 km/h4.5s—
Drive TypeRWD—
DC Charge Time24min—
DC Charge Power150.0 kW—
Length4830mm4495mm
Width1925mm—
Height1620mm—
Wheelbase2930mm2925mm
Trunk Volume520L—
Seats (Seats)52
Euro NCAP Rating5 ★—
EU Homologated
Warranty6y / 150,000 km—

Facts

Facts about BYD Sealion 7

Euro NCAP (9 aprilie 2025): 5 stele – Adulți 87%, Copii 93%, Pietoni/bicicliști 76%, Asistență 79%. Slăbiciuni: protecție „slabă” a toracelui pasagerului din spate la testul cu barieră rigidă; rezultate slabe la stâlpii parbrizului pentru capul pietonului.

Sealion 7Euro NCAP
euroncap.comofficialEurope / global

ADAC Autotest (27 februarie 2026): consum Ecotest 24,1 kWh/100 km inclusiv pierderi la încărcare, autonomie ADAC ≈430 km, putere de încărcare DC maximă 226 kW și medie 173,1 kW până la 80%; 4 din 5 stele Ecotest din cauza consumului ridicat.

Sealion 7 Excellence AWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global

ADAC, test de iarnă 2026 (0°C, 111 km/h medie): autonomie 293 km față de 502 km WLTP (≈58%), consum 35,3 kWh/100 km față de 21,9 WLTP; în 20 min de încărcare a recuperat 161 km; climatizarea automată nu menținea temperatura țintă; cel mai mare consum din test.

Sealion 7 Excellence AWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global

Green NCAP (decembrie 2025): BYD Sealion 7 4 stele, index general 8,4/10; consum măsurat: 19,9 kWh/100 km (WLTP lab), 21,6 (vreme caldă), 31,3 (autostradă), 25,3–29,5 (iarnă).

Sealion 7 Comfort RWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
greenncap.comofficialEurope / global

Facts about SWM X30 L EV

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the SWM X30 L EV?

The SWM X30 L EV is cheaper, starting at €28,950 versus €47,990 for the BYD Sealion 7 — a difference of €19,040.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the BYD Sealion 7 or the SWM X30 L EV?

The BYD Sealion 7 scores higher overall: 76/100 versus 55/100.

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