BYD Seal vs Volvo EX40

Should you buy BYD Seal or Volvo EX40? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Range, Battery Pack, Charging speed, Features, Colours and other specs. BYD Seal price starts at Rs 41 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi and Volvo EX40 price starts at Rs 56.10 Lakh ex-showroom for New Delhi.

Seal Vs EX40

Key Highlights	BYD Seal	Volvo EX40
On Road Price	Rs.55,76,487^*	Rs.60,89,750^*
Range (km)	580	418
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	78 kw
Charging Time	-	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)

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BYD Seal
Rs53 Lakh^*
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Volvo EX40
Rs57.90 Lakh^*
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BYD Seal
Performance
53 Lakh^*
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Volvo EX40
E80 ultimate
57.90 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Performance	E80 ultimate
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.55,76,487^*	Rs.60,89,750^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,06,135/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,15,911/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,23,487	Rs.2,41,850
User Rating	4.3 Based on 36 Reviews	4.2 Based on 53 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹ 1.42/km	₹ 1.87/km

Basic Information

Performance

E80 ultimate

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.55,76,487^*

Rs.60,89,750^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,06,135/month

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Rs.1,15,911/month

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Insurance

Rs.2,23,487

Rs.2,41,850

User Rating

4.3

Based on 36 Reviews

4.2

Based on 53 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹ 1.42/km

₹ 1.87/km

Engine & Transmission
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Time	-	28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)
Battery Capacity (kWh)	82.56	78
Motor Type	Permanent magnet synchronous motor	-
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	523bhp	408bhp
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	670Nm	660Nm
Range (km)	580 km	418 km
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years or 160000 km
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	-
Charging Time (D.C)	-	28 Min 150 kW
Regenerative Braking	Yes	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	Yes
Charging Port	CCS-II	CCS-II
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	-	1-Speed
Drive Type	AWD	AWD
Charging Time (7.2 k W AC Fast Charger)	12-16 H (0-100%)	-
Charging Time (50 k W DC Fast Charger)	45 min (0-80%)	-
Charging Options	-	15 A Wall Box \| 150 kW DC
Charger Type	-	15 A Wall Box
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Engine & Transmission

Fast Charging

Charging Time

28 Min - DC -150kW (10-80%)

Battery Capacity (kWh)

82.56

Motor Type

Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Electric
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	ZEV
Top Speed (kmph)	-	180
Drag Coefficient	0.219	-

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

Top Speed (kmph)

180

Drag Coefficient

0.219

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	Multi link suspension	Air suspension
Rear Suspension	Multi link suspension	Air suspension
Steering Type	Electric	Electric
Steering Column	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.7	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	-	180
0-100kmph (Seconds)	3.8 s	4.9 s
Drag Coefficient	0.219	-
Tyre Size	235/45 R19	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	19	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	19	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

Multi link suspension

Air suspension

Rear Suspension

Multi link suspension

Air suspension

Steering Type

Electric

Steering Column

Tilt & Telescopic

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4800	4425
Width (mm)	1875	1873
Height (mm)	1460	1651
Wheel Base (mm)	2920	2923
Front Tread (mm)	-	1570
Kerb Weight (kg)	2185	2205
Grossweight (kg)	2631	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	400	414
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Power Boot	-	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	2 Zone	2 Zone
Air Quality Control	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Navigation System	-	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	60:40 Split	60:40 Split
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Smart Key Band	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	-
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	-	Front Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Central Console Armrest	With Storage	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Front Parking Sensor (2 Zones), Rear Parking Sensor (4 Zones),Door mirror position memory,Driver seat 4-way lumbar power adjustment,Courtesy seating, Vice dashboard with dual cup holders, Front height-adjustable cup holder,Rear row central armrest (with dual cup holders),NFC card key,PM2.5 filtration system withhigh efficiency filter (CN95),Negative ion air purifier,Automatic dual-zone heat pump air-conditioning,Courtrsy seating	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	Driver's Seat Only
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Power Boot

Automatic Climate Control

2 Zone

Air Quality Control

Interior
	Photo Comparison
Front Air Vents
Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer	-	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	-
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	Yes
Interior Lighting	Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp	-
Additional Features	Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and seat, Driver seat 8-way power adjustable,Passenger seat 6-way power adjustable, Front sunvisor with vanity mirror & lighting, RGB dynamic mood lights with rhythm function,	Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-died rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Digital Cluster	LCD instrumentation	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	10.25	-
Upholstery	Leather	Fabric
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Interior

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Front Air Vents

Steering Wheel

Instrument Cluster

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Glove Box

Exterior
Available Colours	Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours	Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx BlackCloud Blue Black Roof+1 MoreEX40 Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	SUVAll SUV Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Sun Roof	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Heated Wing Mirror	-	Yes
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Additional Features	Silver-plated panoramic glass roof,Electronic hidden door handles,Rear windscreen mount antenna,Door mirror auto-tilt,Soundproof double glazed glass - windsheild and front door,frameless wipers,Metal door sill protectors,Sequential rear indicators,LED centre high mount stop light,	Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights	Front & Rear	-
Antenna	rear Glasss mount antenna	-
Boot Opening	Automatic	-
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	Yes	-
Tyre Size	235/45 R19	F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless,Radial
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Exterior

Available Colours

Aurora WhiteAtlantic GreyArctic BlueCosmos BlackSeal Colours

Saga Green Black RoofCrystal White Black RoofSand DuneFjord Blue Black RoofOnyx Black+1 MoreEX40 Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

SUVAll SUV Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	9	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Yes
Speed Alert	-	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	-
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	All	-
Blind Spot Monitor	Yes	Yes
Hill Descent Control	-	Yes
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
360 View Camera	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	5	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Automatic Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Lane Departure Prevention Assist	Yes	-
Driver Attention Warning	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive High Beam Assist	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist	Yes	-
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Traffic Sign Recognition

Lane Departure Warning

Advance Internet
Remote Immobiliser	Yes	-
Navigation With Live Traffic	Yes	-
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
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Advance Internet

Remote Immobiliser

Navigation With Live Traffic

E-Call & I-Call

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	15.6	9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	Yes
No. of Speakers	12	13
Additional Features	2 Wireless phone charger,2V accessory socket,intelligent rotating touch screen display,DYNAUDIO speakers,Android Auto (wireless),Apple CarPlay(USB),	12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function, digital service pack, App Store or Google Play, harman kardam sound system, android based google assisted information system, Apple carplay (iphone with wire)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

BYD Seal
- Minimalist exterior styling looks sleek yet sporty, stands out from its peers
- Premium interiors with a simple dashboard design and generous use of soft touch materials
- Feature-rich package includes a rotating 15.6-inch infotainment system, 8-way powered driver seat with memory function, heated OVRMs and ADAS
- Top-spec Performance trim packs near supercar level acceleration with a 0-100kmph time of 3.8 seconds
- xcellent pricing for a fully imported luxury electric sedan
Volvo EX40
- Classy and understated styling
- Top-notch interior quality
- Loaded with comfort, convenience and safety features
- Hair-raising performance makes it a delight to drive

BYD Seal
- Low ground clearance
- Low profile tyres can get cut easily
- Rear seat comfort could be better for long distance journeys
- No physical buttons or knobs for AC control
- BYD’s limited dealer/service network.
Volvo EX40
- ADAS features can be tricky to operate in Indian traffic conditions
- Spare tyre eats into usable boot space
- Segment-above petrol-powered options available at a similar price

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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between BYD Seal and Volvo EX40?

A ) BYD Seal price starts at ₹ 41 Lakh & Volvo EX40 price starts at ₹ 56.10 Lakh in New Delhi. BYD Seal is cheaper between these two cars.

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