Volvo
EX30
3/11 winsEx-showroom₹41.00–41.00L
On-road₹42.31L
EX30vsSeal
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Seal
5/11 winsEx-showroom₹41.50–53.65L
On-road₹42.83L
Get the Seal — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Pick the EX30 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, range added per charging stop and boot space. EX30 is the closest alternative, ahead on price.
On-road priceLower is better
EX30₹42.31LBest in this comparison
Seal₹42.83L
Claimed range
EX30480 km
Seal650 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
EX3014.4 kWh/100 km
Seal12.7 kWh/100 km
Boot space
EX30318 L
Seal400 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
EX3028 min
Seal26 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingLevel · Current ratings only
EX305 ★ Euro NCAP
Seal5 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EX30Seal
Claimed range
EX30480km
SealBest in this comparison650km
On-road priceDelhi
EX30Best in this comparison₹42.31L
Seal₹42.83L
Battery
EX3069kWh
Seal82.56kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EX3028min
SealBest in this comparison26min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EX305.3s
SealBest in this comparison3.8s
Power
EX30200kW
SealBest in this comparison230kW
Boot space
EX30318L
SealBest in this comparison400L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EX305 ★ Euro NCAP
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.
EX30 1Seal 4Tie / no winner 3
Value · too close to call
EX30 & Seal
Within 2% of each other: EX30 ₹42.31L vs Seal ₹42.83L.
Range
Seal
650 km — 170 km more claimed range than the EX30.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
Seal
3.8 s — 1.5 s quicker to 100 km/h than the EX30.
DC fast charging
Seal
262 km — 82 km more range per 15-minute stop than the EX30.
Home charging
EX30
7 h — 4 h faster to a full AC charge than the Seal.
Space
Seal
400 L — 82 L more boot space than the EX30.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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EX30
EX30 80%Seal 20%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹42.31L
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
EX30336–384km
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
EX30180km / 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
EX30Best in this comparison69km / hour
Seal59km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — EX30 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
EX30₹1.35/km
Seal₹1.19/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
EX30₹8,816
SealBest in this comparison₹6,589
You pay the least for each km of range with the Seal.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EX30Not 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 settingsEX30
₹43.29L
Seal
₹43.69L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
EX30Best in this comparison₹71,096Loan ₹33,85,200 · interest ₹8,80,530
Seal₹71,961Loan ₹34,26,400 · interest ₹8,91,247
The EX30 costs ₹865 less a month than the Seal.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
EX30₹1,621₹1.35/km
Seal₹1,433₹1.19/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹82,475 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | EX30 | Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹41,00,000 | ₹41,50,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,23,000 | ₹1,24,500 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹42,31,500 | ₹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.
EX30Seal
The Seal is the longest — 567 mm longer than the EX30.
Length
4,233 mm
4,800 mm
Width
1,837 mm
1,875 mm
Height
1,549 mm
1,460 mm
Wheelbase
2,650 mm
2,920 mm
Ground clearance
171 mm
145 mm
Boot space
318 L
400 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
EX30Seal
SpecificationEX30Seal
Battery & range4 specs · 4 differ
Battery Capacityi69 kWh (gross)82.56 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedLFP Blade Battery
Rangei480 km650 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi14.4 kWh/100km12.7 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i28 min26 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)7 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 · 3 differ
Power200 kW230 kWBest in this comparison
Torque343 Nm (at motor)Not published
0-100 km/h5.3s3.8sBest in this comparison
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutRWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4233 mm4800 mm
Width1837 mm1875 mm
Height1549 mm1460 mm
Wheelbase2650 mm2920 mm
Ground Clearance171 mmBest in this comparison145 mm
Boot Space318 L400 LBest in this comparison
Kerb Weight1850 kg2185 kg
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size245/45 R19235/45 R19
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Independent, multi-linkIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discdisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 1 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2024)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023)
Airbags99
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.
Volvo EX30
- +Pro: Entry point to Volvo's electric range
- +Pro: 480 km claimed range
- +Pro: Compact footprint for city driving
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (480 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (28 min)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (318 L)
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 — EX30 or Seal?
The Seal claims the most at 650 km, followed by the EX30 (480 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The EX30 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹42.31L — ₹0.52L less than the Seal.
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 EX30 is quickest to full, at 7 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Seal has the biggest boot (400 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,920 mm). The EX30 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) and the Seal (5 ★ Euro NCAP) have a current crash-test rating.