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Let us compare the Sealion 7’s charging speed to the other EVs in real world?
23 January 2025 11:07
The Sealion 7’s charging speed has been pleasantly surprising. If I’m on a road trip, I can get from 20% to 80% in about 30 minutes at a 350kW charger.
Let us compare the Sealion 7’s charging speed to the other EVs in real world?
23 January 2025 11:07
But it’s not as consistent as my friend’s Tesla, and it’s fast. It sometimes hits the peak rate, but other times it's painfully slow for no good reason.
Let us compare the Sealion 7’s charging speed to the other EVs in real world?
23 January 2025 11:07
Battery preconditioning is the key. Setting the nav to a charger warms up the battery perfectly too, and charging speeds are always optimal.
Let us compare the Sealion 7’s charging speed to the other EVs in real world?
23 January 2025 11:07
The Sealion 7 is definitely slower compared to my old Hyundai Ioniq 5. It's still plenty fast for road trips, I only wait more then 20–25 minutes.
Let us compare the Sealion 7’s charging speed to the other EVs in real world?
23 January 2025 11:07
I’ve seen charging speed really tail off after 80%. In general, it’s not worth waiting unless you actually need the extra range.
Let us compare the Sealion 7’s charging speed to the other EVs in real world?
23 January 2025 11:07
It’s actually pretty good for the charging curve. In comparison to some competitors, it keeps the higher speeds for longer, which can be a big deal on long journeys.
Let us compare the Sealion 7’s charging speed to the other EVs in real world?
23 January 2025 11:07
The one annoying thing is that it doesn’t always play nice with some third party chargers. A couple of sessions have seen it charge at half the claimed rate.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
I've had my Sealion 7 for 6 months now and the software has been rock solid. There are no major bugs, and OTA updates have actually added some cool new features.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
It's good, but not Tesla good. On the downside, the interface can be a bit laggy and I have had with a few odd random reboots whilst driving.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
The smartphone app is a weak point. It’s often slow to connect, and remote climate control is hit or miss.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
That BYD can push out updates so quickly impresses me. Most of the minor issues I had with it at launch have been fixed, and new features keep coming.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
Surprisingly, the voice control is good – much better than my old Volkswagen ID.4. Most of the time, it actually understands natural language.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
I have a big beef with the driver assistance features. They’re not as smooth or confident as Tesla’s Autopilot, and they sometimes disengage unexpectedly.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
From the polestar 2, sealion 7's software is much more intuitive and user friendly. It's definitely competitive, but it's not perfect.
How reliable has been the software of the Sealion 7 and how does it compare to other established EV makers?
23 January 2025 11:07
For me, a deal breaker is the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The native system on the BYD just doesn't do navigation and music well at all.
How does the Sealion 7 perform in real life in terms of range?
23 January 2025 11:07
I’ve been using my Sealion 7 for a few months now and I’ve been getting around 90% of the claimed range in mixed driving. Not bad at all!
How does the Sealion 7 perform in real life in terms of range?
23 January 2025 11:07
In particular, on the highway, the range tanks, especially above 120 km/h. On long trips I am lucky to get 70% of the claimed range.
How does the Sealion 7 perform in real life in terms of range?
23 January 2025 11:07
That really depends on how you drive. With a gentle touch on the accelerator and making good use of regenerative braking, you can easily beat the official numbers.
How does the Sealion 7 perform in real life in terms of range?
23 January 2025 11:07
Winter’s been hard on the range and I live in a cold climate. When temperatures are below freezing I'm seeing a 30-40% drop.
How does the Sealion 7 perform in real life in terms of range?
23 January 2025 11:07
The Sealion 7 seems to be more consistent in its range estimates than my old Tesla. I hardly get range anxiety anymore.
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