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Deepal S07 vs Seal U: Chinese SUV Compared

Deepal S7 (深蓝S7) meets BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.

Side by side

Deepal S07 Seal U
China name 深蓝S7 · Shēnlán S7 宋PLUS · Sòng Plus
Domestic name Deepal S7 BYD Song Plus
Overseas name(s) Deepal S07 Seal U / Seal U DM-i / Song Plus
Brand Deepal (Changan) BYD
Body type SUV SUV
Powertrain EV/EREV EV/PHEV

Names decoded

Deepal S7 (深蓝S7 · Shēnlán S7)

  • Deepal S07 — global export (Thailand, Europe, Australia, ME)

S7 becomes S07 in the global renumbering.

Full name breakdown for the Deepal S7

BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS · Sòng Plus)

  • Seal U / Seal U DM-i — Europe
  • Song Plus — Latin America, Middle East, CIS

Europe folds it into the marine 'Seal' family; elsewhere the dynasty name stays.

Full name breakdown for the BYD Song Plus

Which one fits you?

  • Both pair an electric drivetrain with a combustion engine (EV/EREV vs EV/PHEV) — either works where charging is unreliable.
  • The Seal U goes by 2 export badges, the Deepal S07 by 1 — check which name your market uses before paperwork.

Local names & import rules by market

Deepal S07

Seal U

Frequently asked questions

Is the Deepal S07 the same car as the Seal U?

No. The Deepal S07 is Deepal's SUV (深蓝S7, Shēnlán S7), while the Seal U is BYD's SUV (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.

What are the Deepal S07 and Seal U called in China?

In China the Deepal S07 is sold as the Deepal S7 (深蓝S7, Shēnlán S7), and the Seal U as the BYD Song Plus (宋PLUS, Sòng Plus).

Which is electric — the Deepal S07 or the Seal U?

The Deepal S07 has a EV/EREV powertrain; the Seal U has a EV/PHEV powertrain. Both are SUVs.

Can't decide?

Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Deepal S07 or the Seal U via AutoGlobal.