In Mexico and Across Latin America: BYD’s SeaLion 07 EV Launch & Yangwang U9 Debut
YangWang U9
During the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship held in Mexico from January 10th to 11th, 2025, BYD made a splash with the launch of the new midsize pure electric SUV, the BYD Sea Lion 07EV, and the debut of the Yangwang U9 electric supercar in Latin America.
At the event, BYD held large-scale media test drive activities. Jorge Vallejo, the Passenger Car Sales Director of BYD Mexico Branch, delivered a welcome speech, sharing the company's outlook for the new year. He said that BYD will continue to introduce more new models to meet the diverse vehicle needs of local consumers and emphasized that "We will continue to innovate and provide a diversified portfolio of new energy products to help Mexican consumers achieve green travel".
BYD Sealion 7
The launch of the BYD Sea Lion 07EV became one of the most eye-catching highlights at the event. In the BYD exhibition area, media reporters, industry leaders and brand executives gathered together to witness the debut of this intelligent electric SUV. Zou Zhou, the Country Manager of BYD Mexico Branch, said, "As BYD's new car in Mexico in 2025, the Sea Lion 07EV combines innovative design, elegant appearance, powerful performance and luxurious texture, demonstrating BYD's commitment to providing cutting-edge electric models for the Mexican market." The BYD Sea Lion 07EV is priced at 949,800 Mexican pesos in Mexico.
The dimensions of the Sea Lion 07EV are 4,830mm in length, 1,925mm in width and 1,620mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,930mm. It is equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system, with the maximum power of the front and rear motors being 160kW and 230kW respectively, and the peak torque being 230N·m and 380N·m respectively. The vehicle is matched with a battery pack with a capacity of 82.5kWh, and the WLTC cruising range is 456 kilometers, supporting the maximum 150kW DC fast charging. It takes 30 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%.
Meanwhile, the pure electric supercar Yangwang U9 made its debut in Latin America at the scene. Relying on advanced technologies such as Yun 辇 - X and e⁴ platform, it demonstrated subversive "dancing mode", jumping in place and turning in place, attracting a large number of audiences to take pictures and check in.
This series of actions marks BYD's further expansion in the global new energy vehicle market and the enhancement of brand influence, showing BYD's strong technical strength and market potential in the new energy vehicle field.