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Seal
5/12 winsEx-showroom₹41.50–53.65L
On-road₹42.83L
SealvsSealion 7
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Sealion 7
4/12 winsEx-showroom₹49.40–54.90L
On-road₹50.97L
Get the Seal — best overall, leading on price, range and efficiency. Pick the Sealion 7 if boot space matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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Seal
Seal leads on price, range and efficiency. Sealion 7 is the closest alternative, ahead on boot space.
On-road priceLower is better
Seal₹42.83LBest in this comparison
Sealion 7₹50.97L
Claimed range
Seal650 kmBest in this comparison
Sealion 7567 km
Energy useLower is better
Seal12.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Sealion 714.6 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Seal400 L
Sealion 7500 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Seal26 minBest in this comparison
Sealion 732 min
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
Seal5 ★ Euro NCAP
Sealion 75 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
SealSealion 7
Claimed range
SealBest in this comparison650km
Sealion 7567km
On-road priceDelhi
SealBest in this comparison₹42.83L
Sealion 7₹50.97L
Batteryusable
Seal82.56kWh
Sealion 782.56kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
SealBest in this comparison26min
Sealion 732min
0–100 km/hlower is better
SealBest in this comparison3.8s
Sealion 74.5s
Power
Seal230kW
Sealion 7230kW
Boot space
Seal400L
Sealion 7Best in this comparison500L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Seal5 ★ Euro NCAP
Sealion 75 ★ 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.
Seal 5Sealion 7 2Tie / no winner 1
Value
Seal
₹42.83L — ₹8.14L less on-road than the Sealion 7.
Range
Seal
650 km — 83 km more claimed range than the Sealion 7.
Efficiency
Seal
12.7 kWh/100 km — 1.9 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Sealion 7.
Performance
Seal
3.8 s — 0.7 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Sealion 7.
DC fast charging
Seal
262 km — 76 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Sealion 7.
Home charging
Sealion 7
9 h — 2 h faster to a full AC charge than the Seal.
Space
Sealion 7
500 L — 100 L more boot space than the Seal.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Seal
Seal 100%Sealion 7 0%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹42.83L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 12.7 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹43.69L
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
SealBest in this comparison455–520km
Sealion 7397–454km
Seal should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
SealBest in this comparison262km / 15 min
Sealion 7186km / 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
Seal59km / hour
Sealion 7Best in this comparison63km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Sealion 7 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
SealBest in this comparison₹1.19/km
Sealion 7₹1.37/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
SealBest in this comparison₹6,589
Sealion 7₹8,989
You pay the least for each km of range with the Seal.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
SealNot published
Sealion 7Not 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 settingsSeal
₹43.69L
Sealion 7
₹51.95L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingSeal is cheapest to own — ₹8,26,284 less than the Sealion 7 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
SealBest in this comparison₹71,961Loan ₹34,26,400 · interest ₹8,91,247
Sealion 7₹85,632Loan ₹40,77,360 · interest ₹10,60,569
The Seal costs ₹13,671 less a month than the Sealion 7.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
SealBest in this comparison₹1,433₹1.19/km
Sealion 7₹1,642₹1.37/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹82,349 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Seal | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹41,50,000 | ₹49,40,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,24,500 | ₹1,48,200 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹42,83,000 | ₹50,96,700 |
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.
SealSealion 7
The Sealion 7 is the longest — 30 mm longer than the Seal.
Length
4,800 mm
4,830 mm
Width
1,875 mm
1,925 mm
Height
1,460 mm
1,620 mm
Wheelbase
2,920 mm
2,930 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
170 mm
Boot space
400 L
500 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
SealSealion 7
SpecificationSealSealion 7
Battery & range4 specs · 2 differ
Battery Capacityi82.56 kWh (usable)82.56 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryLFP Blade BatteryLFP Blade Battery
Rangei650 kmBest in this comparison567 km
Efficiencyi12.7 kWh/100km14.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i26 minBest in this comparison32 min
AC Home Charging (full)11 hr9 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 3 differ
Power230 kW230 kW
TorqueNot published380 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8sBest in this comparison4.5s
Top Speed180 km/h215 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutRWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 8 differ
Length4800 mm4830 mm
Width1875 mm1925 mm
Height1460 mm1620 mm
Wheelbase2920 mm2930 mm
Ground Clearance145 mm170 mmBest in this comparison
Boot Space400 L500 LBest in this comparison
Kerb Weight2185 kgNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size235/45 R19245/45 R20
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-linkIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discdisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)
Airbags9Best in this comparison8
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 Seal
- +Pro: 3.8s 0-100 km/h on AWD
- +Pro: CTB battery-as-structure design
- +Pro: 650 km range on RWD
- −Con: Smallest boot here (400 L)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (11 h)
BYD Sealion 7
- +Pro: Dual-motor AWD Performance variant
- +Pro: 4.5s 0-100 km/h
- +Pro: 567 km range on the RWD Premium
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹50.97L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (567 km)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (14.6 kWh/100 km)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Seal or Sealion 7?
The Seal claims the most at 650 km, followed by the Sealion 7 (567 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Seal has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹42.83L — ₹8.14L less than the Sealion 7. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Seal works out cheapest at ₹43.69L.
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 Sealion 7 is quickest to full, at 9 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Sealion 7 has the biggest boot (500 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,930 mm). The Seal (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the Sealion 7 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.