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.

Full name breakdown for the BYD Seal

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.

Full name breakdown for the Xiaomi SU7

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

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.