BYD Seagull e7 Set for April 15 Launch as Spacious, Fast-Charging Midsize EV Sedan

The BYD Lecheng e7 will officially launch on April 15, positioned as a “spacious, ultra-fast-charging mid-size all-electric sedan.” As the first model under the Lecheng brand, it was initially unveiled in February 2024. The vehicle adopts BYD’s Ocean Design language and features the new Lecheng brand emblem. It measures 4,780 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 1,515 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. The charging port has been relocated from the front right fender to the rear right side. Equipped with BYD’s proprietary flash-charging technology, the Lecheng e7 can reportedly achieve “a usable charge in 5 minutes and a full charge in 9 minutes,” according to the manufacturer. Powertrain options include two front-mounted single-motor variants delivering 100 kW and 130 kW, respectively. The car is powered by FinDreams’ LFP Blade Battery, which boasts a cycle life equivalent to 600,000 kilometers—making it well-suited for commercial operations. Under CLTC conditions, it offers two range variants: 450 km and 550 km. A wide-temperature-range heat pump air conditioning system is also included to reduce energy consumption in winter. Flash-charging variants of the Lecheng e7 have already begun arriving at dealerships. Additionally, the Lecheng brand plans to introduce an MPV model, the Lecheng M9, and another sedan, the Lecheng e9, though their official launch dates have not yet been announced.