For electric vehicle owners, charging speed is a critical factor, especially when taking long trips, or when you don’t have access to home charging options. Real world charging curves and speeds can differ quite a bit from what manufacturers will boast about in peak charging rates. The BYD Sealion 7 is said to offer competitive charging speed, but users seem to be divided on their experiences. Actual charging performance is a matter of charging battery temperature, state of charge and compatibility with charger. Some owners say they’ve seen consistently fast charging sessions, while others have had slower than expected sessions at public charging stations. The debate is also about how the Sealion 7’s charging capabilities compare to those of more popular rivals such as Tesla Model Y or Hyundai Ioniq 5, which are famous for their fast charging. Finally, the effectiveness of Sealion 7's battery preconditioning feature and its effect on charging speed in different conditions are discussed.