BYD vs Xiaomi · Sedan
Seal vs Xiaomi SU7: Chinese Sedan Compared
BYD Seal (海豹) meets Xiaomi SU7 (小米SU7) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Seal | Xiaomi SU7 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 海豹 · Hǎibào | 小米SU7 · Xiǎomǐ SU7 |
| Domestic name | BYD Seal | Xiaomi SU7 |
| Overseas name(s) | Seal | Xiaomi SU7 |
| Brand | BYD | Xiaomi |
| Body type | sedan | sedan |
| Powertrain | EV | EV |
Names decoded
BYD Seal (海豹 · Hǎibào)
- Seal — global export
Direct translation kept worldwide.
Xiaomi SU7 (小米SU7 · Xiǎomǐ SU7)
- Xiaomi SU7 — no official export yet (grey-market only)
Not officially exported yet; appears abroad via grey imports under the same badge.
Which one fits you?
- Both are pure electric — the choice comes down to brand, badge and which name is sold in your market.
Local names & import rules by market
Seal
- 🇷🇸 Serbia — Seal
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Seal
- 🇦🇱 Albania — Seal
Xiaomi SU7
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Xiaomi SU7
- 🇲🇩 Moldova — Xiaomi SU7
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Xiaomi SU7
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seal the same car as the Xiaomi SU7?
No. The Seal is BYD's sedan (海豹, Hǎibào), while the Xiaomi SU7 is Xiaomi's sedan (小米SU7, Xiǎomǐ SU7) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Seal and Xiaomi SU7 called in China?
In China the Seal is sold as the BYD Seal (海豹, Hǎibào), and the Xiaomi SU7 as the Xiaomi SU7 (小米SU7, Xiǎomǐ SU7).
Which is electric — the Seal or the Xiaomi SU7?
The Seal has a EV powertrain; the Xiaomi SU7 has a EV powertrain. Both are sedans.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Seal or the Xiaomi SU7 via AutoGlobal.