Compare Electric Vehicles
Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.
Volvo
EX40₹49.00 - 60.20L
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹50.55L
- Range
- 470 km
- Battery
- 78 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 34 min
BYD
Sealion 7₹49.40 - 54.90L
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹50.97L
- Range
- 567 km
- Battery
- 82.56 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 32 min
Quick Verdict
Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.
Best Value
Sealion 7
Longest Range
Sealion 7
Fastest Charging
Sealion 7
Lowest Running Cost
Sealion 7
Best Family EV
Sealion 7
Best Performance
EX40
Editor's Pick
Sealion 7
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueSealion 7
- Longest RangeSealion 7
- Fastest ChargingSealion 7
- Lowest Running CostSealion 7
- Best Family EVSealion 7
- Best PerformanceEX40
- Editor's PickSealion 7
Overview
Key numbers at a glance.
Battery
- Volvo78 kWh (gross)
- BYD82.56 kWh (usable)
Range
- Volvo470 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
- Volvo7.3s (0-100)
- BYD4.5s (0-100)
Charging Time
- Volvo34 min (10-80%)
- BYD32 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- Volvo16.6 kWh/100km
- BYD14.6 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹49,00,000 | ₹49,40,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,47,000 | ₹1,48,200 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹50,55,500 | ₹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: ₹40,44,400
Monthly EMI
₹84,940
Total Interest
₹10,51,996
Total Cost
₹61,07,496
Battery
| Specification | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 78 kWh (gross) | 82.56 kWh (usable) |
| Battery Chemistry | Not available | LFP Blade Battery |
| Range | 470 km | 567 km |
Charging
| Specification | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 34 min | 32 min(winner) |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 7 hr(winner) | 9 hr |
Performance
| Specification | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 300 kW(winner) | 230 kW |
| Torque | 660 Nm (at motor)(winner) | 380 Nm (at motor) |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.3s | 4.5s(winner) |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 215 km/h(winner) |
| Drive Layout | AWD | RWD |
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.
| Component | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹19,118 | ₹16,774 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹1,47,000 | ₹1,48,200 |
| Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Annual Maintenance | Not available | Not available |
| Service Cost | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Replacement Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | Not available |
| Resale Value Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| 5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.) | ₹57,39,091 | ₹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
₹1,760
Yearly Cost
₹21,116
Savings vs Petrol / yr
₹79,684
Savings vs Diesel / yr
₹52,484
Dimensions
| Specification | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | Not available | 4830 mm |
| Width | Not available | 1925 mm |
| Height | Not available | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | Not available | 2930 mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 170 mm |
| Boot Space | 460 L | 500 L(winner) |
| Tyre Size | Not available | 245/45 R20 |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Not available | Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link |
| Brakes (Front / Rear) | Not available | disc / disc |
Safety
| Specification | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2018 — rating expired) | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025) |
| Airbags | Not available | 8 |
Features
Warranty
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
EX40
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.
EX40
Pros
- Renamed from XC40 Recharge
- 470 km range on the Ultimate
- 250kW DC fast charging
Cons
- Lower range than the Sealion 7
- Lower top speed than the Sealion 7
- Higher acceleration than the Sealion 7
- Higher charging time 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
- Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the EX40
- Lower power than the EX40
- Lower torque than the EX40
- Higher ac home charging (full) than the EX40
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
EX40
The EX40 leads on ex-showroom (starting), power, torque. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.
Sealion 7
The Sealion 7 leads on range, top speed, acceleration. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
EX40
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Not enough data
Value
Ownership
Sealion 7
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions
EX40
Sealion 7
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueSealion 7
- Longest RangeSealion 7
- Fastest ChargingSealion 7
- Lowest Running CostSealion 7
- Best Family EVSealion 7
- Best PerformanceEX40
- Editor's PickSealion 7
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueSealion 7
- Longest RangeSealion 7
- Fastest ChargingSealion 7
- Lowest Running CostSealion 7
- Best Family EVSealion 7
- Best PerformanceEX40
- Editor's PickSealion 7
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