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Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Wins 4/19

BYD

Seal
Not yet rated

₹41.50 - 53.65L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹42.83L

Range
650 km
Battery
82.56 kWh
Fast Charge
26 min
VS
Wins 5/19

Hyundai

Ioniq 5
Not yet rated

₹46.05 - 46.05L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹47.52L

Range
631 km
Battery
72.6 kWh
Fast Charge
18 min
VS
Ioniq 5 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Seal

Longest Range

Seal

Fastest Charging

Ioniq 5

Lowest Running Cost

Ioniq 5

Best Family EV

Ioniq 5

Best Performance

Seal

Editor's Pick

Ioniq 5

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueSeal
  • Longest RangeSeal
  • Fastest ChargingIoniq 5
  • Lowest Running CostIoniq 5
  • Best Family EVIoniq 5
  • Best PerformanceSeal
  • Editor's PickIoniq 5

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • BYD82.56 kWh (usable)
  • Hyundai72.6 kWh (gross)

Range

  • BYD650 km
  • Hyundai631 km

Power

  • BYD230 kW
  • Hyundai160 kW

Torque

  • BYDNot available
  • Hyundai350 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BYD180 km/h
  • Hyundai185 km/h

Acceleration

  • BYD3.8s (0-100)
  • Hyundai7.1s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BYD26 min (10-80%)
  • Hyundai18 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BYD12.7 kWh/100km
  • Hyundai11.5 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.

ComponentSealIoniq 5
Ex-showroom Price₹41,50,000₹46,05,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹1,24,500₹1,38,150
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹42,83,000₹47,51,650

Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹34,26,400

Monthly EMI

₹71,961

Total Interest

₹8,91,247

Total Cost

₹51,74,247

Battery

Specification comparison of Seal, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealIoniq 5
Battery Capacity82.56 kWh (usable)72.6 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryLFP Blade BatteryNot available
Range650 km631 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Seal, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealIoniq 5
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)26 min18 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)11 hr10 hr(winner)
Vehicle to LoadNot availableYes

Performance

Specification comparison of Seal, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealIoniq 5
Power230 kW(winner)160 kW
TorqueNot available350 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h3.8s(winner)7.1s
Top Speed180 km/h185 km/h(winner)
Motor TypeNot availablePermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutRWDRWD

Ownership Cost

Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.

ComponentSealIoniq 5
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹14,632₹13,254
Annual Insurance (est.)₹1,24,500₹1,38,150
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot available8 yrs / 1,60,000 km
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹48,54,161₹53,70,522

Running Cost

Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.

Charging Cost Calculator

Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.

Monthly Cost

₹1,365

Yearly Cost

₹16,379

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹84,421

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹57,221

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Seal, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealIoniq 5
Length4800 mm4655 mm
Width1875 mm1890 mm
Height1460 mm1605 mm
Wheelbase2920 mmNot available
Ground Clearance145 mm163 mm(winner)
Boot Space400 L527 L(winner)
Kerb Weight2185 kgNot available
Tyre Size235/45 R19Not available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-linkNot available
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of Seal, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealIoniq 5
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
Airbags9Not available

Features

Warranty

Specification comparison of Seal, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealIoniq 5
Battery WarrantyNot available8 yrs / 1,60,000 km

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Seal

Arctic Blue

Ioniq 5

Gravity Gold Matte

Pros & Cons

Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.

Seal

Pros

  • 3.8s 0-100 km/h on AWD
  • CTB battery-as-structure design
  • 650 km range on RWD

Cons

  • Lower top speed than the Ioniq 5
  • Higher charging time than the Ioniq 5
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the Ioniq 5
  • Lower ground clearance than the Ioniq 5

Ioniq 5

Pros

  • 631 km range
  • 800V ultra-fast charging
  • Vehicle-to-load powered picnics
  • Flat floor lounge cabin

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Seal
  • Lower range than the Seal
  • Lower power than the Seal
  • Higher acceleration than the Seal

Expert Verdict

A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.

Seal

The Seal leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, power. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 leads on top speed, charging time, ac home charging (full). Best suited for buyers who prioritize top speed over the alternatives here.

Ratings

Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.

Seal

Overall

6.9

Performance

6.7

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

Ioniq 5

Overall

4.5

Performance

4.5

Charging

10.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

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Which one should you buy?

Seal

Best ValueBest RangeBest PerformanceBest Family EV

Ioniq 5

Best Highway EVBest Premium EV