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

Wins 6/19

BYD

Sealion 7
Not yet rated

₹49.40 - 54.90L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹50.97L

Range
567 km
Battery
82.56 kWh
Fast Charge
32 min
VS
Wins 4/19

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
Sealion 7 wins 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Ioniq 5

Longest Range

Ioniq 5

Fastest Charging

Ioniq 5

Lowest Running Cost

Ioniq 5

Best Family EV

Ioniq 5

Best Performance

Sealion 7

Editor's Pick

Sealion 7

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueIoniq 5
  • Longest RangeIoniq 5
  • Fastest ChargingIoniq 5
  • Lowest Running CostIoniq 5
  • Best Family EVIoniq 5
  • Best PerformanceSealion 7
  • Editor's PickSealion 7

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

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

Range

  • BYD567 km
  • Hyundai631 km

Power

  • BYD230 kW
  • Hyundai160 kW

Torque

  • BYD380 Nm (at motor)
  • Hyundai350 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • BYD215 km/h
  • Hyundai185 km/h

Acceleration

  • BYD4.5s (0-100)
  • Hyundai7.1s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • BYD32 min (10-80%)
  • Hyundai18 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • BYD14.6 kWh/100km
  • Hyundai11.5 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

ComponentSealion 7Ioniq 5
Ex-showroom Price₹49,40,000₹46,05,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹1,48,200₹1,38,150
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹50,96,700₹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: ₹40,77,360

Monthly EMI

₹85,632

Total Interest

₹10,60,569

Total Cost

₹61,57,269

Battery

Specification comparison of Sealion 7, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealion 7Ioniq 5
Battery Capacity82.56 kWh (usable)72.6 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryLFP Blade BatteryNot available
Range567 km631 km

Charging

Specification comparison of Sealion 7, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealion 7Ioniq 5
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)32 min18 min(winner)
AC Home Charging (full)9 hr(winner)10 hr
Vehicle to LoadNot availableYes

Performance

Specification comparison of Sealion 7, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealion 7Ioniq 5
Power230 kW(winner)160 kW
Torque380 Nm (at motor)(winner)350 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.5s(winner)7.1s
Top Speed215 km/h(winner)185 km/h
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.

ComponentSealion 7Ioniq 5
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹16,774₹13,254
Annual Insurance (est.)₹1,48,200₹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.)₹57,73,370₹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

₹1,466

Yearly Cost

₹17,597

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹83,203

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹56,003

Dimensions

Specification comparison of Sealion 7, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealion 7Ioniq 5
Length4830 mm4655 mm
Width1925 mm1890 mm
Height1620 mm1605 mm
Wheelbase2930 mmNot available
Ground Clearance170 mm(winner)163 mm
Boot Space500 L527 L(winner)
Tyre Size245/45 R20Not available
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-linkNot available
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot available

Safety

Specification comparison of Sealion 7, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealion 7Ioniq 5
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
Airbags8Not available

Features

Warranty

Specification comparison of Sealion 7, Ioniq 5
SpecificationSealion 7Ioniq 5
Battery WarrantyNot available8 yrs / 1,60,000 km

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

Sealion 7

Cosmos Black

Ioniq 5

Gravity Gold Matte

Pros & Cons

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

Sealion 7

Pros

  • Dual-motor AWD Performance variant
  • 4.5s 0-100 km/h
  • 567 km range on the RWD Premium

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Ioniq 5
  • Lower range than the Ioniq 5
  • Higher charging time than the Ioniq 5
  • Lower boot space than the Ioniq 5

Ioniq 5

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lower power than the Sealion 7
  • Lower torque than the Sealion 7
  • Lower top speed than the Sealion 7
  • Higher acceleration than the Sealion 7

Expert Verdict

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

Sealion 7

The Sealion 7 leads on power, torque, top speed. Best suited for buyers who prioritize power over the alternatives here.

Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, charging time. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.

Ratings

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

Sealion 7

Overall

4.6

Performance

10.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

Ioniq 5

Overall

6.6

Performance

0.0

Charging

5.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

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Which one should you buy?

Sealion 7

Best PerformanceBest Family EVBest Highway EVBest Premium EV

Ioniq 5

Best ValueBest Range