BYD Sealion 7 Vs Rivals: Which Electric SUV Will Rule The Roads?

The premium electric vehicle segment is accelerating with new players in the game. There's a new contender in the form of the BYD Sealion 7, which comes with a very futuristic design and cutting-edge tech. But the question arises: Is it enough to dethrone the existing players in the segment?

Let's dive deep into the details of how these rivals stack up against the BYD Sealion 7. However, before moving ahead, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp community to never miss out on any automotive updates.

Design & Aesthetics

When it comes to the design, the BYD Sealion 7 features sharp, angular lines all around, which screams modernity. At the front, it has the same sharp-looking LED headlamp setup, which gives an aggressive look. The rear boasts a well-integrated design with a connected tailamp and body-mounted spoiler. This SUV rides on 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels as standard and gets an option of 20-inch wheels. The BYD Sealion has an undeniable presence on the road.

Meanwhile, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers an SUV-ish stance with sharp lines and a flat surface. Moreover, the headlamps and taillamps feature a pixelated look. The Ioniq 5 rides on massive 20-inch wheels with a unique turbine-like design. In a segment where design matters a lot, the Ioniq 5 stands out with its retro-futuristic aesthetics.

On the other hand, the BMW iX1 comes up with a design approach that carries forward the brand's legacy. It gets bold kidney grilles wrapped with chrome and sleek adaptive LED headlamps. The silhouette remains the same as the regular X1, and it rides on 18-inch light alloy wheels. Moving to the rear, it boasts L-shaped LED taillamps along with a spoiler and a skid plate below.

At last, the EX 40 follows Volvo's Scandinavian design philosophy, which means a clean and minimalistic design. The front fascia features a minimalist grille with the Thor's hammer LED headlights. At the rear, the light bar stretches across the tailgate with a bold Volvo logo, which gives it a more confident look.

Features

Inside, the BYD Sealion 7 is equipped with a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The Sealion 7 gets a flat-bottomed steering wheel along with a plethora of features, including electrically adjustable front seats, heated and cool seats, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, a 12-speaker audio system, a head-up display, and ADAS.

In terms of safety, the BYD Sealion 7 offers 11 airbags, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors, EBD, hill hold assist, and adaptive cruise control.

On the other hand, the Ioniq 5 has a dual 12.3-inch screen setup for the instrument and infotainment. Moreover, the Ioniq 5 gets a premium Bose speaker system, dual-zone climate control, a wireless charger, a rear window sunshade, and ventilated seats with power adjustability. When it comes to safety features, the Ioniq 5 features seven airbags, a 360-degree camera, park assist, lane keep assist, and level 2 ADAS features.

The BMW iX1 is fully feature-loaded with a 10.25-inch and a 10.7-inch integrated display for the infotainment system and instrument cluster, respectively. Several other features include a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, powered front seats with a massage function, dual-zone climate control, a wireless charger, a panoramic sunroof, a rear parking camera, park assist, and cruise control. Coming to the safety features, it gets 8 airbags, collision warning, lane keep assist, three-point seatbelts, and much more.

The EX 40 gets a 9-inch infotainment panel along with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Additionally, it gets a 360-degree camera, a Harman Kardon sound system, dual-zone climate control, park assist, a panoramic sunroof, power front seats, and a wireless charger. In terms of safety, it gets 6 airbags, adaptive cruise control, park assist, parking sensors, and much more.

Powertrains

At the heart, the BYD Sealion 7 is powered by an 82.56 kWh battery pack, which can go up to 567km on a single charge. Meanwhile, the Sealion 7 can produce 523 bhp and 690 Nm of torque. It can go from 0-100kmph in just 4.5 seconds.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is powered by a 72.6kWh battery pack, giving a claimed range of 631km on a single charge. It only comes with an RWD configuration and can generate 214bhp and 350Nm of torque. It can sprint from 0-100 kmph in just 7.6 seconds.

On the other hand, the BMW iX1 LWB is powered by a 66.4 kWh battery pack with a claimed range of 531 km. This SUV offers an FWD configuration and produces 206bhp and 250Nm of torque. It can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.6 seconds.

At last, the Volvo EX 40 is equipped with a 69 kWh battery pack, with a rear-wheel drive configuration, which produces 234bhp and 420Nm of torque. However, it can go from 0 to 100kmph in just 7.3 seconds.

Pricing

The pricing for the BYD Sealion 7 has not been announced yet. However, it is expected to be priced Rs 50 to 55 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it competitively against its rivals. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available at a price tag of Rs 46.05 lakh (ex-showroom). The BMW iX1 LWB is available at Rs 49.00 lakh (ex-showroom). Lastly, the Volvo EX 40 is priced at Rs 56.10 lakh (ex-showroom).

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