BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV6

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

BYD Sealion 7
Kia EV6

BYD

Sealion 7

From ₹41.9 Lakh

Kia

EV6

From ₹65.98 Lakh

BYD Sealion 7Sealion 7 Dynamic · ₹41.9 Lakh
Kia EV6GT Line AWD · ₹65.98 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Sealion 7: ₹41.9 Lakh (ahead) EV6: ₹65.98 Lakh Sealion 7 ₹24.08 lakh cheaper
Safety Sealion 7: 5 stars EV6: 5 stars Euro NCAP
Range Sealion 7: 520 km EV6: 663 km (ahead) Claimed
Power Sealion 7: 228 bhp EV6: 325 hp (ahead) Torque 380 vs 605 Nm
Boot Sealion 7: 500 litres EV6: 520 litres (ahead) Length 4,830 vs 4,695 mm
Versions Sealion 7: 3 (ahead) EV6: 1

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

Pick the EV6 for more range, more power and the bigger boot.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹41.9 Lakh
₹65.98 Lakh
On-road in
₹42.41 Lakh
₹66.49 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹71,258 a month
₹1,11,715 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
228 bhp
325 hp
Torque
380 Nm
605 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
520 km
663 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Electric Mid-Size SUV Coupe
Flagship Electric Performance Crossover
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
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)
Dual Motors (AWD: 165 kW Rear + 74 kW Front) / Single Rear Motor (RWD: 168 kW / 229 PS)
Drivetrain
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD with iTAC) / Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
All-Wheel Drive (Dual Motor AWD with Electronic Disconnector) on AWD / Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on RWD
Battery Pack Capacity
71.8 kWh (Dynamic RWD) / 82.56 kWh Ultra-Safe Blade Battery (Premium RWD and Performance AWD)
84 kWh
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Blade Battery (Cell-to-Body CTB Technology, IP67 Enclosure)
NMC Lithium-Ion (800V Ultra-Fast Charging Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, E-GMP Platform)
Top Speed
215 km/h
192 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h (sec)
4.5 sec (AWD) / 6.7 sec (RWD)
5.2 sec (AWD) / 7.3 sec (RWD)

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
11 kW 3-Phase AC Charger: 0-100% in 8.5 hours
11 kW 3-Phase AC Home Wallbox: 0-100% in 7h 20m
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 Fast Charging: 10-80% in 18 mins (800V DC Charger; 50 kW DC in 73 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load external power supply up to 3.3 kW)
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Bidirectional Power Output inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.6 kW)
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
2-Stage Regenerative Braking with iTAC
Smart Regenerative Braking 2.0 with i-Pedal One-Pedal Driving Mode & 6-Stage Steering Wheel Paddle Selectors (Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, Max i-Pedal)

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc (Front 365 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels (345 mm with Electronic Parking Brake EPB & Auto Hold)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc (Rear 345 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (345 mm)
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs, Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD) & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Five-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD)
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD)
Wheel Type & Size
20-inch Aerodynamic Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels
19-inch Crystal-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
245/45 R20 Michelin e-Primacy Tubeless Radial
235/55 R19 Kumho / Nexen Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Tyre Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
4,830 mm
4,695 mm
Width (mm)
1,925 mm
1,890 mm
Height (mm)
1,620 mm
1,550 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
2,930 mm
2,900 mm (Long EV wheelbase)
Ground Clearance (mm)
160 mm
178 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
2,215 kg - 2,340 kg
2,090 kg (AWD) / 1,980 kg (RWD)
Boot Space (Litres)
500 Litres (expandable to 1,769 L)
520 Litres (expandable to 1,300 L with 60:40 folded rear seats)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
58 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk)
20 Litres (AWD) / 52 Litres (RWD Front Trunk / Frunk with LED Light)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 34.8/40, child occupant 46/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 42.2/49.
Airbags Count & Configuration
11 Airbags Standard across Dynamic, Premium and Performance
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, front center airbag)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (iTAC Torque Control, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Descent Control, ABS with EBD)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Multi-Collision Brake, ABS with EBD)
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 (Kia Drive Wise with 21 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Highway Driving Assist HDA)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
360-Degree 3D Holographic Transparent View Camera with Ultrasonic Sensors
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct TPMS)
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
15.6-inch Motorized Rotating Touchscreen Infotainment Display with DiLink 100 OS & 5G Connectivity
Dual 12.3-inch Curved Panoramic Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect 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 Color Driver Cluster Display with Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD with turn projection)
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless 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
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Alexa, V2L Charging Management, Remote Climate Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Dynaudio 12-Speaker Premium HiFi Audio System with Subwoofer
Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio System with Subwoofer, External Amplifier & Intelli Q Technology
Sunroof Type
Full Panoramic Tinted Glass Roof with Electric Roller Blind
Wide Electric Glass Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Power Sunblind
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Nappa Leather Heated & Ventilated Front Seats with 8-Way Power, Memory & 4-Way Lumbar Support
Zero-Gravity Premium Relaxation Front Seats with Power Calf Support, Heated & Ventilated (3-Levels), Driver Memory & Vegan Suede/Leatherette Upholstery + Heated Rear Seats
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump & PM2.5 Air Purification System
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard, Auto Defogger & Rear AC Outlets
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Dual 50W Fast Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads with Active Cooling Vents)
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling Fan)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Ocean X Crystal Full LED Headlights with Floating LED DRLs
Dual LED Projector Headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) & Dynamic Welcome Light Sequence
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Waterdrop-Inspired Continuous Full-Width LED Tail Lamp Strip with Dynamic Light Sequencing
Full-Width Connected Star Map LED Tail Light Arch with Sequential Dynamic Indicators
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Integrated LED DRLs & Active Aerodynamic Air Curtains
Integrated LED DRLs, Flush Automatic Pop-Out Door Handles & Aerodynamic Rear Wing Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Quarter)
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Motorized Flap, 800V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
6 Years / 1,50,000 km
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Battery & Motor Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km (Motor/Controller: 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on the high-voltage battery pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
12 Months / 20,000 km (First check at 3 Months / 5,000 km)
12 Months / 15,000 km

Choice

Versions
3 versions
1 version
Price range
₹41.9 Lakh – ₹55.9 Lakh
₹65.98 Lakh
Colours
4 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 GT Line AWD₹65.98 Lakh EV6 ₹24.08 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Dynamic against EV6 GT Line AWD

CitySealion 7EV6Gap
Mumbai₹42.41 Lakh₹66.49 LakhSealion 7 ₹24.08 lakh less
Pune₹42.41 Lakh₹66.49 LakhSealion 7 ₹24.08 lakh less
New Delhi₹42.41 Lakh₹66.49 LakhSealion 7 ₹24.08 lakh less
Bengaluru₹46.67 Lakh₹73.15 LakhSealion 7 ₹26.49 lakh less
Chennai₹42.49 Lakh₹66.57 LakhSealion 7 ₹24.08 lakh less
Hyderabad₹42.52 Lakh₹66.59 LakhSealion 7 ₹24.08 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 EV6?

The Sealion 7, by ₹24.08 lakh on the versions compared here: Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Dynamic at ₹41.9 Lakh against EV6 GT Line AWD at ₹65.98 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹42.41 Lakh against ₹66.49 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The EV6 claims 663 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 EV6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Sealion 7 has 11 airbags and the EV6 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Dynamic makes 228 bhp and 380 Nm and the EV6 GT Line AWD makes 325 hp and 605 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The Sealion 7 is 135 mm longer. Boot space is 500 litres in the Sealion 7 and 520 litres in the EV6.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹71,258 a month for the Sealion 7 and ₹1,11,715 for the EV6, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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