BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV) vs Forthing Xinghai S7
The Forthing Xinghai S7 leads on range (CLTC) and cargo space. The BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV) leads on top speed.
SUV
07 EV 2025 550 · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
59/100#148 of 281 · Everyday
Sedan
S7 2025 565 · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · xinghai.fxauto.com.cn
60/100#142 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)Forthing Xinghai S7Forthing Xinghai S7
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+9 mi· 3%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.4 cu ft· 8%
- Power
- Top speed- best on this row+27 mph· 27%
- Torque- best on this row+51 lb-ft· 23%
- Front trunk- best on this row+0.2 cu ft· 16%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV) | Forthing Xinghai S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
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Score by category
out of 100
BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)Forthing Xinghai S7
Range
6368Charging
4236Performance
5664Practicality
7378
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Forthing Xinghai S7Forthing Xinghai S7
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)
- CLTC
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 9 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 28.2 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)
- Forthing Xinghai S7
- 5.9 / 6.7 / 6.7 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- BYD Sealion 7 (海狮07EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 20 sources
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