BYD
eMAX 7
3/11 winsEx-showroom₹27.90–29.90L
On-road₹28.82L
eMAX 7vsSeal
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Seal
7/11 winsEx-showroom₹41.50–53.65L
On-road₹42.83L
Get the Seal — best overall, leading on range, efficiency and range added per charging stop. Pick the eMAX 7 if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Seal
Seal leads on range, efficiency and range added per charging stop. eMAX 7 is the closest alternative, ahead on price.
On-road priceLower is better
eMAX 7₹28.82LBest in this comparison
Seal₹42.83L
Claimed range
eMAX 7530 km
Seal650 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
eMAX 713.5 kWh/100 km
Seal12.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot space
eMAX 7180 L
Seal400 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
eMAX 737 min
Seal26 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
eMAX 7Not rated
Seal5 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
eMAX 7Seal
Claimed range
eMAX 7530km
SealBest in this comparison650km
On-road priceDelhi
eMAX 7Best in this comparison₹28.82L
Seal₹42.83L
Batteryusable
eMAX 771.8kWh
SealBest in this comparison82.56kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
eMAX 737min
SealBest in this comparison26min
0–100 km/hlower is better
eMAX 78.6s
SealBest in this comparison3.8s
Power
eMAX 7150kW
SealBest in this comparison230kW
Boot space
eMAX 7180L
SealBest in this comparison400L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
eMAX 7Not rated
Seal5 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
eMAX 7 2Seal 5Tie / no winner 1
Value
eMAX 7
₹28.82L — ₹14.01L less on-road than the Seal.
Range
Seal
650 km — 120 km more claimed range than the eMAX 7.
Efficiency
Seal
12.7 kWh/100 km — 0.8 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the eMAX 7.
Performance
Seal
3.8 s — 4.8 s quicker to 100 km/h than the eMAX 7.
DC fast charging
Seal
262 km — 112 km more range per 15-minute stop than the eMAX 7.
Home charging
eMAX 7
9 h — 2 h faster to a full AC charge than the Seal.
Space
Seal
400 L — 220 L more boot space than the eMAX 7.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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eMAX 7
eMAX 7 58%Seal 42%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹28.82L
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹29.74L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
eMAX 7371–424km
SealBest in this comparison455–520km
Seal should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
eMAX 7150km / 15 min
SealBest in this comparison262km / 15 min
Seal adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
eMAX 759km / hour
SealBest in this comparison59km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Seal soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
eMAX 7₹1.27/km
SealBest in this comparison₹1.19/km
Seal is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
eMAX 7Best in this comparison₹5,438
Seal₹6,589
You pay the least for each km of range with the eMAX 7.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
eMAX 7Not published
SealNot published
No battery warranty published yet — ask the dealer.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingseMAX 7
₹29.74L
Seal
₹43.69L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingeMAX 7 is cheapest to own — ₹13,95,077 less than the Seal over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
eMAX 7Best in this comparison₹48,425Loan ₹23,05,760 · interest ₹5,99,755
Seal₹71,961Loan ₹34,26,400 · interest ₹8,91,247
The eMAX 7 costs ₹23,536 less a month than the Seal.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
eMAX 7₹1,528₹1.27/km
SealBest in this comparison₹1,433₹1.19/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹83,035 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | eMAX 7 | Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹27,90,000 | ₹41,50,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹83,700 | ₹1,24,500 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹28,82,200 | ₹42,83,000 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
eMAX 7Seal
The Seal is the longest — 90 mm longer than the eMAX 7.
Length
4,710 mm
4,800 mm
Width
1,810 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,690 mm
1,460 mm
Wheelbase
2,800 mm
2,920 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
145 mm
Boot space
180 L
400 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
eMAX 7Seal
SpecificationeMAX 7Seal
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi71.8 kWh (usable)82.56 kWh (usable)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryLFP Blade BatteryLFP Blade Battery
Rangei530 km650 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi13.5 kWh/100km12.7 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i37 min26 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)9 hrBest in this comparison11 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
Power150 kW230 kWBest in this comparison
Torque310 Nm (at motor)Not published
0-100 km/h8.6s3.8sBest in this comparison
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)Not published
Drive LayoutFWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 10 differ
Length4710 mm4800 mm
Width1810 mm1875 mm
Height1690 mm1460 mm
Wheelbase2800 mm2920 mm
Ground Clearance170 mmBest in this comparison145 mm
Boot Space180 L400 LBest in this comparison
Kerb WeightNot published2185 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published235/45 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)
Airbags69Best in this comparison
ADASNot publishedNot published
ABSNot publishedNot published
ESCNot publishedNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 0 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesNot publishedNot published
Connected Car AppNot publishedNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterNot publishedNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
BYD eMAX 7
- +Pro: Choice of 6- or 7-seat layouts
- +Pro: 530 km range on the larger pack
- +Pro: 580-litre boot space
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (530 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (13.5 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (37 min)
BYD Seal
- +Pro: 3.8s 0-100 km/h on AWD
- +Pro: CTB battery-as-structure design
- +Pro: 650 km range on RWD
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹42.83L)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (11 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — eMAX 7 or Seal?
The Seal claims the most at 650 km, followed by the eMAX 7 (530 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The eMAX 7 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹28.82L — ₹14.01L less than the Seal. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the eMAX 7 works out cheapest at ₹29.74L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Seal adds the most range — about 262 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 26 min). On a home AC charger the eMAX 7 is quickest to full, at 9 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Seal has the biggest boot (400 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,920 mm). The Seal (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.