BYD Sealion 7 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

BYD

Sealion 7

From ₹41.9 Lakh

Sealion 7 version

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Hyundai

Ioniq 5

From ₹55.71 Lakh

Ioniq 5 version

Full Ioniq 5 page Change

BYD Sealion 7Sealion 7 Dynamic · ₹41.9 Lakh

Only differences

Hyundai Ioniq 5Standard · ₹55.71 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Sealion 7: ₹41.9 Lakh (ahead) Ioniq 5: ₹55.71 Lakh Sealion 7 ₹13.81 lakh cheaper

Safety Sealion 7: 5 stars Ioniq 5: 5 stars Euro NCAP

Range Sealion 7: 520 km Ioniq 5: 690 km (ahead) Claimed

Power Sealion 7: 228 bhp Ioniq 5: Not published

Boot Sealion 7: 500 litres Ioniq 5: 527 litres (ahead) Length 4,830 vs 4,635 mm

Versions Sealion 7: 3 (ahead) Ioniq 5: 1

Pick the Sealion 7 for the lower price and more versions.

Pick the Ioniq 5 for more range and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 7)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹41.9 Lakh

₹55.71 Lakh

On-road in

₹42.41 Lakh

₹56.22 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹71,258 a month

₹94,455 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Electric

Power

228 bhp

Not listed

Torque

380 Nm

Not listed

Gearbox

Automatic

Range

520 km

690 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type

Electric Mid-Size SUV Coupe

Flagship Electric Crossover SUV

Seating Capacity

5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement

Dual Motors (AWD: 160 kW Front + 230 kW Rear) / Single Rear Motor (RWD: 230 kW / 313 PS)

Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), Rear-Axle Mounted

Drivetrain

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD with iTAC) / Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)

Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)

Battery Pack Capacity

71.8 kWh (Dynamic RWD) / 82.56 kWh Ultra-Safe Blade Battery (Premium RWD and Performance AWD)

84 kWh Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating

LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Blade Battery (Cell-to-Body CTB Technology, IP67 Enclosure)

NMC Lithium-Ion, 800V Ultra-Fast Electrical Architecture, IP67 Waterproof Enclosure

Top Speed

215 km/h

185 km/h (unverified for the 2026 update, carried over from prior figure)

0-100 km/h

4.5 sec (AWD) / 6.7 sec (RWD)

7.74 sec (Autocar India tested figure)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)

11 kW 3-Phase AC Charger: 0-100% in 8.5 hours

11 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox: approx 8h (calculated from 84 kWh pack at 11 kW, not officially confirmed)

DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)

230 kW Ultra-Fast DC Charging: 10-80% in 25 mins (800V Architecture)

350 kW Ultra-Fast DC Charging: 10-80% in approx 18 mins (800V DC Charger)

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support

Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load external power supply up to 3.3 kW)

Yes, V2L via in-cabin 230V socket and external charging port adapter

Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive

2-Stage Regenerative Braking with iTAC

Smart Regenerative Braking with i-Pedal One-Pedal Driving Mode and steering wheel paddle selectors

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Ventilated Disc (Front 365 mm)

Ventilated Disc (345 mm) with Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) & Auto Hold

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Ventilated Disc (Rear 345 mm)

Disc (345 mm), all 4 discs standard

Front Suspension

Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs, Gas Dampers & Stabilizer Bar

Rear Suspension

Five-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)

Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Gas Dampers

Wheel Type & Size

20-inch Aerodynamic Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels

20-inch Alloy Wheels

Tyre Size

245/45 R20 Michelin e-Primacy Tubeless Radial

Not confirmed on official site for the 2026 update, check with dealer

Spare Wheel Type

Tyre Repair Kit

Tyre Mobility Kit with Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length

4,830 mm

4,635 mm

Width

1,925 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,620 mm

1,625 mm

Wheelbase

2,930 mm

3,000 mm

Ground Clearance

160 mm

163 mm (unverified against 2026 update, carried over from prior figure)

Kerb Weight

2,215 kg - 2,340 kg

2,015 kg (Autocar India)

Boot Space

500 Litres (expandable to 1,769 L)

527 Litres, expandable with rear seats folded

Front Trunk / Frunk Space

58 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk)

57 Litres

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 34.8/40, child occupant 46/49.

5 stars, Euro NCAP (2021). Adult occupant 33.8/38, child occupant 42.6/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, so this one runs until 1 January 2028.

Airbags Count & Configuration

11 Airbags Standard across Dynamic, Premium and Performance

6 Airbags Standard (dual front, side, full-length curtain)

ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control

Yes (iTAC Torque Control, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD)

Yes, Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Hill Start Assist

ADAS Level & Key Features

Level 2+ ADAS (DiPilot 100: Full-Speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Centering Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Rear Cross Traffic, Traffic Jam Assist)

Level 2 ADAS: Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping Assist

360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist

360-Degree 3D Holographic Transparent View Camera with Ultrasonic Sensors

360-Degree Surround View Monitor with Front/Rear Parking Sensors

TPMS

Yes (Direct TPMS)

Yes, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

ISOFIX Mounts

Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Yes, rear outer seats

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS

15.6-inch Motorized Rotating Touchscreen Infotainment Display with DiLink 100 OS & 5G Connectivity

Dual 12.3-inch Panoramic Curved Displays with Hyundai BlueLink EV Suite

Digital Instrument Cluster Size

10.25-inch Full Digital Driver Instrument Display with Full-Colour Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD)

12.3-inch Full Digital Instrument Display

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto

Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates

BYD App Connectivity with Remote SOTA Updates, NFC Digital Key in Mirror, Remote Parking

Hyundai BlueLink with V2L Controls, Remote Climate Pre-cooling & OTA Updates

Audio System & Speaker Count

Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium HiFi Audio System with Subwoofer

Bose Premium Sound System

Sunroof Type

Full Panoramic Tinted Glass Roof with Electric Roller Blind

Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof with Power Sunblind

Ventilated / Powered Front Seats

Nappa Leather Heated & Ventilated Front Seats with 8-Way Power, Memory & 4-Way Lumbar Support

Power Front Seats with Heating and Ventilation, Power Sliding Rear Seats

Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump & PM2.5 Air Purification System

Not listed

Wireless Phone Charger

Yes (Dual 50W Fast Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads with Active Cooling Vents)

Yes

Climate Control

Not listed

Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump

Cabin Colour

Not listed

Obsidian Black interior (sole cabin colour offered)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights

Ocean X Crystal Full LED Headlights with Floating LED DRLs

Parametric Pixel Full LED Headlights with Pixel LED DRLs

Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)

Waterdrop-Inspired Continuous Full-Width LED Tail Lamp Strip with Dynamic Light Sequencing

Not listed

Fog Lamps & DRLs

Integrated LED DRLs & Active Aerodynamic Air Curtains

Not listed

Tail Lights

Not listed

Parametric Pixel Full-Width LED Tail Lamps

Front Bumper (2026 update)

Not listed

Redesigned front bumper with V-shaped garnish

Rear Styling (2026 update)

Not listed

Redesigned rear bumper and taller rear spoiler

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type

Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)

Type 2 AC & CCS-2 DC Fast Charging, 800V Architecture

Standard Vehicle Warranty

6 Years / 1,50,000 km

3 Years / Unlimited km (extendable up to 5 Years / 1,40,000 km)

Battery & Motor Warranty

8 Years / 1,60,000 km (Motor/Controller: 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)

8 Years / 1,60,000 km

Service Interval

12 Months / 20,000 km (First check at 3 Months / 5,000 km)

12 Months / 10,000 km

Choice

Versions

3 versions

1 version

Price range

₹41.9 Lakh – ₹55.9 Lakh

₹55.71 Lakh

Colours

4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

Sealion 7 Dynamic₹41.9 Lakh Standard₹55.71 Lakh Ioniq 5 ₹13.81 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Dynamic against Ioniq 5 Standard

City	Sealion 7	Ioniq 5	Gap
Mumbai	₹42.41 Lakh	₹56.22 Lakh	Sealion 7 ₹13.81 lakh less
Pune	₹42.41 Lakh	₹56.22 Lakh	Sealion 7 ₹13.81 lakh less
New Delhi	₹42.41 Lakh	₹56.22 Lakh	Sealion 7 ₹13.81 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹46.67 Lakh	₹61.85 Lakh	Sealion 7 ₹15.19 lakh less
Chennai	₹42.49 Lakh	₹56.29 Lakh	Sealion 7 ₹13.81 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹42.52 Lakh	₹56.32 Lakh	Sealion 7 ₹13.81 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Sealion 7 or the Ioniq 5?

The Sealion 7, by ₹13.81 lakh on the versions compared here: Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Dynamic at ₹41.9 Lakh against Ioniq 5 Standard at ₹55.71 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹42.41 Lakh against ₹56.22 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The Ioniq 5 claims 690 km against 520 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The Sealion 7: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The Ioniq 5: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2021. The Sealion 7 has 11 airbags and the Ioniq 5 6 airbags.

Which is bigger?

The Sealion 7 is 195 mm longer. Boot space is 500 litres in the Sealion 7 and 527 litres in the Ioniq 5.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹71,258 a month for the Sealion 7 and ₹94,455 for the Ioniq 5, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.