The BYD Seal electric sedan has finally been launched as the third offering from the automaker in India. Priced between Rs 41 lakh and Rs 53 lakh (ex-showroom), the Seal can be seen as an affordable alternative to the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia EV6 and Volvo XC40 Recharge. Here’s a direct comparison of their specifications and features, beginning with their respective prices: –
| Model | Price Range |
| BYD Seal | Rs 41 lakh to Rs 53 lakh |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 | Rs 46.05 lakh |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | Rs 57.90 lakh |
| Kia EV6 | Rs 60.95 lakh to Rs 65.95 lakh |
The BYD Seal is the most budget-friendly model, undercutting the Hyundai IONIQ 5 by over Rs 5 lakh. Interestingly, its top-spec AWD variant is also roughly Rs 5 lakh, more affordable than the AWD-equipped Volvo XC40 Recharge. On the other hand, the Kia EV6 is roughly Rs 20 lakh more expensive than the BYD Seal.
Battery Pack and Specifications
| Specifications | BYD Seal | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 | Volvo XC40 Recharge | |||
| Battery Pack | 61.44 kWh | 82.56 kWh | 82.56 kWh | 72.6 kWh | 77.4 kWh | 78 kWh | |
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Max Power | 204PS | 313PS | 530PS | 217PS | 229PS | 325PS | 408PS |
| Peak Torque | 310Nm | 360Nm | 670Nm | 350Nm | 350Nm | 605Nm | 660Nm |
| Claimed Range | 510 km | 650 km | 580 km | 631 km | Up to 708 km | 419 km | |
- The BYD Seal has three powertrain options. In fact, it also features the biggest battery pack option, which claims a range of up to 650 kilometres, which is slightly lower than the Kia EV6.
- When it comes to power, the BYD Seal’s AWD version is the most powerful, followed by the Volvo XC40 Recharge and Kia EV6 AWD.
- While the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is only available with an RWD system, all other EVs offer both RWD and AWD options.
Dimensions
| Models | BYD Seal | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 | Volvo XC40 Recharge |
| Length | 4800 mm | 4635 mm | 4695 mm | 4440 mm |
| Width | 1875 mm | 1890 mm | 1890 mm | 1863 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm | 1625 mm | 1570 mm | 1647 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 3000 mm | 2900 mm | 2702 mm |
The BYD Seal is the longest EV here; however, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the highest wheelbase. The IONIQ is also the widest offering here, while the Volvo XC40 Recharge is the tallest.
Features
| BYD Seal | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Kia EV6 | Volvo XC40 Recharge |
| – LED headlights with LED DRLs – LED tail lights – Sequential rear turn indicators – Flush-type door handles – 19-inch alloy wheels – Frameless rain-sensing wipers – 8-way powered driver’s seat – 6-way powered co-driver’s seat – 4-way powered lumbar adjustment driver’s seat – Dual-zone climate control – Ventilated & heated front seats – Rear AC vents – Panoramic glass roof – Two wireless phone chargers – Heated ORVMs – Mood lighting – Heads-up display – Air purifier – Driver’s seat with memory function – Memory function for ORVMs – Door mirror auto tilt function – 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment – Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay – 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system – 10.25-inch digital driver’s display – 10 airbags – Front & rear parking sensors – Rear defogger – 360-degree camera – Electronic parking brake with auto hold – Hill hold assist – Electronic stability control – Traction control – ISOFIX child seat anchorage – ADAS tech – V2L (vehicle-to-load) function | – Parametric pixel LED headlight and tail lamps – Flush-type door handles – Active air flap – 20-inch alloys – Eco-friendly leather upholstery – Electrically adjustable front seats – Memory configuration for all seats – 12.3-inch integrated dual screens for driver’s display and infotainment system – 8-speaker Bose sound system – Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay – Dual-zone climate control – Ambient lighting – Powered tailgate – Ventilated & heated front seats – Heated Rear seats – Heated ORVMs – Wireless phone charger – Rear window sunshade – Panoramic sunroof – Virtual engine sound system (VESS) – Ambient sound – 6 airbags – 360-degree camera – Electronic stability control – Hill hold assist – Front & rear parking sensors – Electric parking brake – ISOFIX child seat anchorage – Rain-sensing wipers – Tyre pressure monitoring system – ADAS tech – V2L (Vehicle-To-Load) function | – Dual LED headlight – LED DRLs with sequential turn indicators – Connected LED tail lamps with sequential rear turn indicators – Flush-type door handles – 19-inch alloy wheels – Vegan leather seat upholstery – 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory function – 10-way adjustable co-driver’s seat – Ventilated and front seats – Heated steering wheel – Integrated display for dual 12.3-inch driver’s display and touchscreen infotainment – 14-speaker Meridian audio system – Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay – Dual-zone climate control – 64 colour ambient lighting – Single-pane sunroof – Wireless phone charger – Powered tailgate – Air purifier – Heads-up display – 8 airbags – 360-degree camera – Electronic stability control – Hill hold assist – Front & rear parking sensors – Electric parking brake – ISOFIX child seat anchorage – Rain-sensing wipers – Tyre pressure monitoring system – ADAS tech – V2L (Vehicle-To-Load) function | – Pixel technology LED headlights – LED tail lights – 19-inch alloy wheels – Powered tailgate – Leather-free upholstery – Partially recycled carpets – Powered front seats – 4-way power adjustable driver’s seat – Driver’s seat with memory function – Dual-zone climate control – 12.3-inch digital driver’s display – 9-inch portrait-oriented infotainment display – 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system – Apple CarPlay – Ambient lighting – Panoramic sunroof – Wireless phone charger – Air purifier – Auto-dimming ORVMs – 7 airbags – 360-degree camera – Tyre pressure monitoring system – ISOFIX child seat anchorage – Electronic parking brake – ADAS tech |
Verdict
The BYD Seal presents tough competition to other premium electric cars and stands out as the most cost-effective option in this comparison.
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