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

Wins 4/19

Volvo

EC40
Not yet rated

₹59.00 - 59.00L

Ex-showroom · Delhi

Est. on-road: ₹60.85L

Range
530 km
Battery
78 kWh
Fast Charge
27 min
VS
Wins 5/19

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
Sealion 7 wins 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.

Best Value

Sealion 7

Longest Range

Sealion 7

Fastest Charging

EC40

Lowest Running Cost

Sealion 7

Best Family EV

Sealion 7

Best Performance

EC40

Editor's Pick

Sealion 7

Quick Verdict

  • Best ValueSealion 7
  • Longest RangeSealion 7
  • Fastest ChargingEC40
  • Lowest Running CostSealion 7
  • Best Family EVSealion 7
  • Best PerformanceEC40
  • Editor's PickSealion 7

Overview

Key numbers at a glance.

Battery

  • Volvo78 kWh (gross)
  • BYD82.56 kWh (usable)

Range

  • Volvo530 km
  • BYD567 km

Power

  • Volvo300 kW
  • BYD230 kW

Torque

  • Volvo660 Nm (at motor)
  • BYD380 Nm (at motor)

Top Speed

  • Volvo180 km/h
  • BYD215 km/h

Acceleration

  • Volvo4.7s (0-100)
  • BYD4.5s (0-100)

Charging Time

  • Volvo27 min (10-80%)
  • BYD32 min (10-80%)

Efficiency

  • Volvo14.7 kWh/100km
  • BYD14.6 kWh/100km

Price Comparison

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

ComponentEC40Sealion 7
Ex-showroom Price₹59,00,000₹49,40,000
Registration / RTO₹0₹0
Road Tax₹0₹0
Insurance (est.)₹1,77,000₹1,48,200
Other Charges (est.)₹8,500₹8,500
Total On-Road Price₹60,85,500₹50,96,700

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

EMI Calculator

Loan amount: ₹48,68,400

Monthly EMI

₹1,02,245

Total Interest

₹12,66,328

Total Cost

₹73,51,828

Battery

Specification comparison of EC40, Sealion 7
SpecificationEC40Sealion 7
Battery Capacity78 kWh (gross)82.56 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot availableLFP Blade Battery
Range530 km567 km

Charging

Specification comparison of EC40, Sealion 7
SpecificationEC40Sealion 7
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)27 min(winner)32 min
AC Home Charging (full)7.5 hr(winner)9 hr

Performance

Specification comparison of EC40, Sealion 7
SpecificationEC40Sealion 7
Power300 kW(winner)230 kW
Torque660 Nm (at motor)(winner)380 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h4.7s4.5s(winner)
Top Speed180 km/h215 km/h(winner)
Drive LayoutAWDRWD

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.

ComponentEC40Sealion 7
Annual Charging Cost (est.)₹16,954₹16,774
Annual Insurance (est.)₹1,77,000₹1,48,200
Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.)₹0₹0
Annual MaintenanceNot availableNot available
Service CostNot availableNot available
Battery Replacement EstimateNot availableNot available
Battery WarrantyNot availableNot available
Resale Value EstimateNot availableNot available
5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.)₹68,78,270₹57,73,370

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

₹1,647

Yearly Cost

₹19,763

Savings vs Petrol / yr

₹81,037

Savings vs Diesel / yr

₹53,837

Dimensions

Specification comparison of EC40, Sealion 7
SpecificationEC40Sealion 7
Length4440 mm4830 mm
Width1873 mm1925 mm
Height1591 mm1620 mm
Wheelbase2702 mm2930 mm
Ground ClearanceNot available170 mm
Boot Space404 L500 L(winner)
Tyre SizeNot available245/45 R20
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not availableIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not availabledisc / disc

Safety

Specification comparison of EC40, Sealion 7
SpecificationEC40Sealion 7
NCAP Rating5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2022)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)
AirbagsNot available8

Features

Warranty

Colours

Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.

EC40

Crystal White

Sealion 7

Cosmos Black

Pros & Cons

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

EC40

Pros

  • Coupe-SUV roofline
  • Dual-motor AWD, 405hp
  • 530 km range

Cons

  • Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the Sealion 7
  • Lower range than the Sealion 7
  • Lower top speed than the Sealion 7
  • Higher acceleration than the Sealion 7

Sealion 7

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lower power than the EC40
  • Lower torque than the EC40
  • Higher charging time than the EC40
  • Higher ac home charging (full) than the EC40

Expert Verdict

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

EC40

The EC40 leads on power, torque, charging time. Best suited for buyers who prioritize power over the alternatives here.

Sealion 7

The Sealion 7 leads on ex-showroom (starting), range, top speed. 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.

EC40

Overall

4.6

Performance

5.0

Charging

10.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

0.0

Ownership

0.0

Sealion 7

Overall

6.6

Performance

5.0

Charging

0.0

Comfort

Not enough data

Technology

Not enough data

Safety

8.0

Value

10.0

Ownership

10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

EC40

Sealion 7

Related News

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Which one should you buy?

EC40

Best PerformanceBest Family EVBest Premium EV

Sealion 7

Best ValueBest RangeBest Highway EV