BYD Sealion 7 vs rivals: range, price, specs comparison

Sealion 7 has an 82.56kWh battery with up to 567km range (NEDC); 0-100kph takes 4.5 seconds in the top variant.

Published On Feb 18, 2025 03:09:00 PM

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BYD Sealion 7 rivals comparison price dimension size battery range performance

BYD launched the Sealion 7 with prices ranging between Rs 48.9 lakh and Rs 54.9 lakh. For its price and positioning, it rivals entry-level luxury EVs like the Mercedes-Benz EQA, BMW iX1 LWB, Volvo EX40 and C40 Recharge, and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. We find out how it fares on paper against its competitors.

BYD Sealion 7 battery, range and performance vs rivals

BYD Sealion 7 VS RIVALS: battery
SUV	Sealion 7	Ioniq 5	iX1 LWB	EX40	C40 Recharge	EQA
Battery size (kWh)	82.56	72.6	66.4	69	78	70.5
Range (km)	482, 456	631*	531*	475	530	560
Power (hp)	313, 530	217	204	238	408	190
Torque (Nm)	380, 690	350	250	420	660	385
Drive type	RWD, AWD	RWD	FWD	RWD	AWD	FWD
0-100kph (seconds)	6.7, 4.5	7.7	8.6	7.3	4.7	8.6
0-100 percent AC charger (hours)	11	6.5	6.4	6	8	7.2
10-80 percent DC fast charging time (minutes)	45 (0-100 percent)	18	29	30	40	35

*MIDC

Top-spec Sealion 7 is most powerful here; makes 530hp and 690Nm
0-100kph takes 4.5 seconds
Sealion 7 only SUV to offer RWD and AWD

The Sealion has the largest battery among its competitors at 82.56kWh. The Volvo C40 Recharge comes a close second with its 78kWh battery, while the BMW iX1 LWB's 66.4kWh battery is the smallest. The Sealion 7’s maximum power (530hp) and torque (690Nm) figures are much higher than its competitors, which translates to the quickest 0-100kph time of 4.5 seconds. Our BYD Sealion 7 review also notes the rolling acceleration times and other interesting features of the SUV. The Volvo C40 Recharge comes the closest with a 0-100kph time of 4.7 seconds. The BYD is also the only EV here that lets buyers choose between either RWD or AWD.

Do note that BMW and Hyundai have stated range as per the Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC); the others here are based on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) cycle. So, while we can't compare their range directly, the Hyundai Ioniq 5's 631km range is the highest. This is followed by the Mercedes EQA's WLTP range of 560km. The Sealion 7 takes 11 hours to go from 0-100 percent, but its larger battery size must be taken into consideration. The Volvo EX40 takes the least time – 6 hours – owing to its smaller battery.

BYD Sealion 7 dimensions vs rivals

BYD Sealion 7 vs rivals: dimensions
SUV	Sealion 7	Ioniq 5	iX1 LWB	EX40	C40 Recharge	EQA
Length (mm)	4830	4635	4616	4440	4440	4463
Width (mm)	1925	1890	1845	1873	1873	1834
Height (mm)	1620	1625	1627	1647	1591	1624
Wheelbase (mm)	2930	3000	2800	2702	2702	2729
Ground clearance (mm)	163	-	-	175	171	137
Boot space (litre)	500 (rear), 58 (front)	-	490	410 (rear), 31 (front)	413 (rear), 31 (front)	340
Wheel size (inch)	19, 20	20	18	19	19	19

Sealion 7 is the longest at 4,830mm
Gets 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels

At 4,830mm, the Sealion 7 is a whopping 390mm longer than the smallest SUVs in this comparison – the Volvo EX40 and C40 Recharge – and it is also the widest here. The Ioniq 5 leads the pack with the longest wheelbase of 3,000mm.

The Sealion 7 offers the option of both 19- and 20-inch alloy wheels, while all others come with a single wheels size; the BMW iX1 LWB has the smallest wheel size of 18 inches.

BYD Sealion 7 price vs rivals

BYD Sealion 7 VS RIVALS: PRICES (IN LAKH)
SUV	Sealion 7	Ioniq 5	iX1 LWB	EX40	C40 Recharge	EQA
Price	48.90-54.90	46.05	49	56.10	62.95	67.20

Ioniq 5 is most affordable; EQA priciest
Sealion 7 only EV here offered in two trims

Despite having the largest battery and being an import, the BYD Sealion 7 is much more affordable than the two imported Volvos and the Mercedes EQA, the latter being the most expensive at Rs 67.20 lakh. The Sealion 7 is only more expensive than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 which is locally assembled along with the BMW iX1 LWB. This also explains their relatively affordable price tag compared to the rest.