Deepal vs BYD · SUV
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.
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.
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
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Deepal S07
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Deepal S07
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Deepal S07
Seal U
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Seal U / Seal U DM-i
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Song Plus
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Seal U / Seal U DM-i
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.