Volvo
EX40
4/9 winsEx-showroom₹49.00–60.20L
On-road₹50.55L
EX40vsSealion 7
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Sealion 7
5/9 winsEx-showroom₹49.40–54.90L
On-road₹50.97L
Get the Sealion 7 — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Pick the EX40 if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
Pick your use and we re-rank the differences that decide it between these electric cars.
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Sealion 7
Sealion 7 leads on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. EX40 is the closest alternative, ahead on price.
On-road priceLower is better
EX40₹50.55LBest in this comparison
Sealion 7₹50.97L
Claimed range
EX40470 km
Sealion 7567 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useNot ranked · Lower is better
EX4016.6 kWh/100 km
Sealion 714.6 kWh/100 km
Boot space
EX40460 L
Sealion 7500 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
EX4034 min
Sealion 732 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
EX40Not rated
Sealion 75 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
EX40Sealion 7
Claimed range
EX40470km
Sealion 7Best in this comparison567km
On-road priceDelhi
EX40Best in this comparison₹50.55L
Sealion 7₹50.97L
Battery
EX4078kWh
Sealion 782.56kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
EX4034min
Sealion 7Best in this comparison32min
0–100 km/hlower is better
EX407.3s
Sealion 7Best in this comparison4.5s
Power
EX40Best in this comparison300kW
Sealion 7230kW
Boot space
EX40460L
Sealion 7Best in this comparison500L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
EX40Not rated
Sealion 75 ★ 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.
EX40 1Sealion 7 4Tie / no winner 3
Value · too close to call
EX40 & Sealion 7
Within 2% of each other: EX40 ₹50.55L vs Sealion 7 ₹50.97L.
Range
Sealion 7
567 km — 97 km more claimed range than the EX40.
Efficiency
No clear winner
Not enough comparable published data to rank efficiency.
Performance
Sealion 7
4.5 s — 2.8 s quicker to 100 km/h than the EX40.
DC fast charging
Sealion 7
186 km — 41 km more range per 15-minute stop than the EX40.
Home charging
EX40
7 h — 2 h faster to a full AC charge than the Sealion 7.
Space
Sealion 7
500 L — 40 L more boot space than the EX40.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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EX40
EX40 80%Sealion 7 20%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹50.55L
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
EX40329–376km
Sealion 7Best in this comparison397–454km
Sealion 7 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
EX40145km / 15 min
Sealion 7Best in this comparison186km / 15 min
Sealion 7 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
EX40Best in this comparison67km / hour
Sealion 763km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — EX40 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
EX40₹1.56/km
Sealion 7₹1.37/km
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
EX40₹10,756
Sealion 7Best in this comparison₹8,989
You pay the least for each km of range with the Sealion 7.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
EX40Not published
Sealion 7Not 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 settingsEX40
₹51.68L
Sealion 7
₹51.95L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of charging
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
EX40Best in this comparison₹84,940Loan ₹40,44,400 · interest ₹10,51,996
Sealion 7₹85,632Loan ₹40,77,360 · interest ₹10,60,569
The EX40 costs ₹692 less a month than the Sealion 7.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
EX40₹1,872₹1.56/km
Sealion 7₹1,642₹1.37/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹79,713 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | EX40 | Sealion 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹49,00,000 | ₹49,40,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹1,47,000 | ₹1,48,200 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹50,55,500 | ₹50,96,700 |
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.
EX40Sealion 7
EX40 not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
—
4,830 mm
Width
—
1,925 mm
Height
—
1,620 mm
Wheelbase
—
2,930 mm
Ground clearance
—
170 mm
Boot space
460 L
500 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
EX40Sealion 7
SpecificationEX40Sealion 7
Battery & range4 specs · 4 differ
Battery Capacityi78 kWh (gross)82.56 kWh (usable)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedLFP Blade Battery
Rangei470 km567 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi16.6 kWh/100km14.6 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 2 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i34 min32 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)7 hrBest in this comparison9 hr
Charging PortNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to LoadNot publishedNot published
Vehicle to VehicleNot publishedNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 5 differ
Power300 kWBest in this comparison230 kW
Torque660 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison380 Nm (at motor)
0-100 km/h7.3s4.5sBest in this comparison
Top Speed180 km/h215 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingNot publishedNot published
Motor TypeNot publishedNot published
Drive LayoutAWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
LengthNot published4830 mm
WidthNot published1925 mm
HeightNot published1620 mm
WheelbaseNot published2930 mm
Ground ClearanceNot published170 mm
Boot Space460 L500 LBest in this comparison
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre SizeNot published245/45 R20
Suspension (Front / Rear)Not publishedIndependent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link
Brakes (Front / Rear)Not publisheddisc / disc
Safety10 specs · 2 differ
NCAP Ratingi5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2018 — rating expired)5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2025)
AirbagsNot published8
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 EX40
- +Pro: Renamed from XC40 Recharge
- +Pro: 470 km range on the Ultimate
- +Pro: 250kW DC fast charging
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (470 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (34 min)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (460 L)
BYD Sealion 7
- +Pro: Dual-motor AWD Performance variant
- +Pro: 4.5s 0-100 km/h
- +Pro: 567 km range on the RWD Premium
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹50.97L)
- −Con: Least powerful here (230 kW)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (9 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — EX40 or Sealion 7?
The Sealion 7 claims the most at 567 km, followed by the EX40 (470 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The EX40 has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹50.55L — ₹0.41L less than the Sealion 7.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Sealion 7 adds the most range — about 186 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 32 min). On a home AC charger the EX40 is quickest to full, at 7 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Sealion 7 has the biggest boot (500 L). The Sealion 7 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.