BYD Sealion 7
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your Sealion 7+−
The BYD Sealion 7 has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Which BYD Sealion 7 versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every BYD Sealion 7, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- BYD Sealion 7 Comfort
- BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD
- BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
Whichever Sealion 7 trim you drive, it is the same cable, so you can order with confidence.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
Free tracked UK delivery on every order. Built to order in the UK and dispatched fast. 30-day no-fuss returns.
Note: Performance SUV coupe. AC up to 11kW. DC up to 230kW (Performance) / 150kW. 82.5kWh Blade LFP.
How long does it take?
Charging
the BYD Sealion 7.
The BYD Sealion 7 is a performance-oriented electric SUV coupe that arrived in the UK in 2024, sitting at the upper end of BYD's range. It uses BYD's proprietary Blade LFP battery chemistry, with all UK variants sharing the same 82.5kWh pack. That large battery brings two charging connections: a Type 2 inlet for AC charging at home and public points, plus a CCS port for rapid DC sessions. The headline DC figure is impressive at up to 230kW on the Performance trim, though all AC charging goes through the car's onboard 11kW charger.
The cable you bring to any AC charging session is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead. The 82.5kWh Blade battery is sizeable, so home charging from very low will take the better part of a night regardless of cable rating. What matters at home is matching the cable to your wallbox output, not chasing the car's theoretical maximum.
All UK Sealion 7 variants share the same 82.5kWh Blade LFP battery. LFP chemistry tolerates regular top-ups well, so charging to 100% daily is fine with this battery. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the Sealion 7 need?
For home charging, a Type 2 to Type 2 cable rated to 7.4kW (32A single-phase) covers everything a standard UK home wallbox can deliver. The Sealion 7's onboard charger handles up to 11kW, but that full figure needs a three-phase supply. UK homes run on single-phase, capped at 7.4kW, so the car's 11kW ceiling is irrelevant for home use unless you have an unusual three-phase domestic connection. A 5m cable is the right starting point for most driveways.
If you use 22kW public AC points regularly, a 22kW three-phase cable lets the Sealion 7 pull its full 11kW at those stations rather than being limited to 7.4kW. That halves the time needed at an AC public point versus a single-phase cable. For anyone who rarely uses public AC charging and mainly tops up at home, the 7.4kW cable is the practical pick and there is no speed to gain from upgrading.
What does it cost to charge?
The 82.5kWh Blade battery costs roughly £6 to fill from empty on an off-peak EV tariff at around 7.5p per kWh, or around £22 at a standard domestic rate of around 27p per kWh. An overnight off-peak tariff is the biggest lever on running costs given the battery size. Public rapid DC charging at 45p to 80p per kWh is considerably more expensive, which makes home charging the priority for everyday use. Rates vary, so check your supplier.
Also for your Sealion 7
Goes well with.
Plug & Cable Holder · Type 2
Wottz Plug and Cable Holder
Carry Bag
Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
Wottz Dust Cap
BYD Sealion 7 FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usCan the BYD Sealion 7 charge at 22kW?+−
Yes, the BYD Sealion 7 has a three-phase onboard charger, so with a 22kW cable and a three-phase supply it can charge at up to 11kW.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
Does the BYD Sealion 7 support V2L?+−
Yes. The BYD Sealion 7 supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so a V2L discharge cable lets you run tools, appliances and devices straight from the battery through the Type 2 inlet, at up to 3.6kW.
What charging cable does the BYD Sealion 7 need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC points. A 5m, 7.4kW cable suits most home setups. The Sealion 7's onboard charger accepts up to 11kW on three phases, so a 22kW cable only adds speed at three-phase public AC stations. On a standard UK home supply the ceiling is 7.4kW regardless of cable.
How fast does the BYD Sealion 7 charge on AC?+−
The Sealion 7's onboard AC charger accepts up to 11kW on a three-phase supply. On the single-phase supply common to UK homes, the actual rate is 7.4kW. A 22kW cable will deliver the car's 11kW maximum at a three-phase public AC station, but on a standard home wallbox the rate stays at 7.4kW.
How long does the BYD Sealion 7 take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW home wallbox the 82.5kWh battery takes around 11 to 12 hours from near-empty to full. Plugging in overnight covers that comfortably. The Blade LFP chemistry is happy being charged to 100%, so there is no need to limit to 80% as you might with an NMC battery.
How fast does the BYD Sealion 7 rapid charge on DC?+−
DC rapid charging is via the car's CCS port and uses the charger's own tethered lead, not a cable you buy. The Performance trim accepts up to 230kW, while other variants manage up to 150kW. At a capable rapid charger, the 82.5kWh pack can go from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes on the faster trim.