News just in that the popular BYD SEALION 7, which is an electric SUV made in China, has just matched the Polestar 3’s impressive Child Occupant score of 93 percent. The SEALION 7 was also awarded a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
The rise of the SUV continued in 2024. Worldwide, SUVs made up 54 per cent of the 74.6 million new cars sold, according to Global Data. This is an increase in market share from 51 per cent in 2023 and 49 per cent in 2022.
Consumers are drawn to SUVs for their perceived practicality and safety, making them particularly appealing to families. But with more choice coming from a wave of new, electrically powered SUVs, impartial buying guidance is invaluable. Euro NCAP’s five-star safety rating system helps consumers compare vehicles more easily and identify the safest choice for their needs.
This luxury electric SUV was launched in Malaysia last November with a single-motor mounted to the rear axle with an output of 690Nm. Its acceleration time to 100km/h is in just 4.5 seconds. The rated driving range is 542km and the selling price is just RM183,800.
