BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, And BMW i4: Specifications Compared

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The BYD Seal is not only the most affordable offering in the segment, but it’s also the most powerful EV in this comparison

BYD Seal, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6

The BYD Seal electric sedan has now entered the Indian market as the third offering from the automaker in the country. This electric sedan competes with models such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and BMW i4. So here’s a side-by-side comparison of their specifications, starting with their prices:

First, let’s have a look at the prices of these EVs:

BYD Seal	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Rs 41 lakh to Rs 53 lakh	Rs 46.05 lakh	Rs 60.95 lakh to Rs 65.95 lakh	Rs 57.90 lakh	Rs 72.50 lakh to Rs 77.50 lakh

The BYD Seal comes out to be the most affordable model in this comparison. Its entry-level variant undercuts Hyundai Ioniq 5 by more than Rs 5 lakh. Its top-spec AWD variant is also the most affordable performance option here, undercutting Volvo’s AWD electric offering by around Rs 5 lakh as well.

Dimensions

Models	BYD Seal	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Length	4800 mm	4635 mm	4695 mm	4440 mm	4783 mm
Width	1875 mm	1890 mm	1890 mm	1863 mm	1852 mm
Height	1460 mm	1625 mm	1570 mm	1647 mm	1448 mm
Wheelbase	2920 mm	3000 mm	2900 mm	2702 mm	2856 mm

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The BYD Seal is the longest electric car here. However, when it comes to width, the Ioniq 5 and EV6 are the widest.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge, due to its ‘proper SUV’ stance, is the tallest EV in this comparison.
However, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 boasts the maximum wheelbase.

Battery Pack & Electric Motor

Specifications	BYD Seal			Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6		Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Battery Pack	61.44 kWh	82.56 kWh	82.56 kWh	72.6 kWh	77.4 kWh		78 kWh	70.2 kWh	83.9 kWh
Drive Type	RWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	RWD	AWD	AWD	RWD	RWD
Power	204 PS	313 PS	530 PS	217 PS	229 PS	325 PS	408 PS	286 PS	340 PS
Torque	310 Nm	360 Nm	670 Nm	350 Nm	350 Nm	605 Nm	660 Nm	430 Nm	430 Nm
Claimed Range	510 km	650 km	580 km	631 km	Up to 708 km		419 km	Up to 590 km

The BYD Seal also comes with the most powertrain options. The Kia EV6 and BMW i4 also come with two powertrain options while the Ioniq 5 and XC40 Recharge only get the one.
The Seal’s all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant is the most powerful here. However, the Kia EV6 offers the highest claimed driving range of 708 km (ARAI-rated).
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and BMW i4 miss out on AWD drivetrains for Indian buyers.

BMW i4 Side View (Left)

The BMW i4, despite having the largest 83.9 kWh battery pack mated to a rear-wheel-drive motor, offers less range than Seal, Ioniq 5, and EV6.

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Charging

Specifications	BYD Seal			Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Battery Pack	61.44 kWh	82.56 kWh	82.56 kWh	72.6 kWh	77.4 kWh	78 kWh	70.2 kWh	83.9 kWh
AC Charger	7 kW	7 kW	7 kW	11 kW	7.2 kW	11 kW	11kW	11kW
DC Fast Charger	110 kW	150 kW	150 kW	50 kW ,150 kW	50 kW, 350 kW	150 kW	180 kW	205 kW

The Kia EV6 supports the highest charging capacity of up to 350 kW, so its battery can be recharged from 0 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. The BYD Seal, on other hand, supports fast charging capabilities of up to 150 kW, while its smaller battery pack version only supports up to 110 kW fast charging.

Feature Highlights

Models	BYD Seal	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Exterior	LED headlights with LED DRLs LED tail lights Sequential rear turn indicators Flush-type door handles 19-inch alloy wheels	Parametric pixel LED headlight & tail lamps Flush-type door handles Active air flap 20-inch alloy wheels	Dual LED headlight with adaptive driving beam LED DRLs with sequential turn indicators Connected LED tail lamps with sequential rear turn indicators Flush-type door handles 19-inch alloy wheels	Pixel technology LED headlights LED tail lights 19-inch alloy wheels	LED headlights with LED DRLs LED tail lights Flush-type door handles 18-inch alloy wheels
Interior	Leather seat upholstery Leather wrapped steering wheel 8-way powered driver’s seat 6-way powered co-driver’s seat Rear fold-out armrest 4-way powered lumbar adjustment driver’s seat	Eco-friendly leather upholstery Power adjustable front seats Memory seat configuration (all seats)	Vegan leather seat upholstery Vegan leather wrapped steering wheel 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory function 10-way adjustable co-driver’s seat	Leather-free upholstery Partially recycled carpets Artificial leather wrapped steering wheel Powered front seats 4-way power adjustable driver’s seat	Leather seat upholstery M leather steering wheel Powered front seats
Comfort & Convenience	Dual-zone climate control Ventilated & heated front seats Rear AC vents Panoramic glass roof 2 wireless phone chargers Heated ORVMs Mood lighting V2L (vehicle-to-load) function Heads-up display Air purifier Driver’s seat with memory function Memory function for ORVMs Door mirror auto tilt function	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 V2L (vehicle-to-load) function Virtual engine sound system (VESS)	Dual zone climate control Ventilated and front seats Heated steering wheel 64 colour ambient lighting Single-pane sunroof Wireless phone charger V2L (Vehicle-To-Load) function Powered tailgate Air purifier Heads-up display	Dual-zone climate control Ambient lighting Powered tailgate Driver’s seat with memory function Cushion extension for the front seats Panoramic sunroof Wireless phone charger Air purifier Auto-dimming ORVMs	Triple-zone climate control Ambient lighting Glass roof Driver’s seat with memory function Wireless charging Rear axle Air suspension
Infotainment	15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system 10.25-inch digital driver’s display	12.3-inch integrated dual screens for driver’s display and infotainment system 8-speaker Bose sound system Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Ambient sound	Integrated display for dual 12.3-inch driver’s display and touchscreen infotainment 14-speaker Meridian audio system Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	12.3-inch digital driver’s display 9-inch portrait-oriented infotainment display 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system Apple CarPlay (Wired)	14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment 12.3-inch digital driver’s display Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system Cruise control with braking function
Safety	9 airbags 360-degree camera Front & rear parking sensors Rear defogger Rain-sensing wipers (frameless) Electronic parking brake with auto hold Hill hold assist Electronic stability control Traction control ISOFIX child seat anchorage ADAS tech	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	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	7 airbags 360-degree camera Tyre pressure monitoring system ISOFIX child seat anchorage Electronic parking brake ADAS tech	6 airbags Rear view camera Front and rear parking sensors Park assist Electronic stability control Tyre pressure monitoring system Electronic parking brake

When it comes to features, all five electric cars here offer an extensive list of comforts and technologies.

BYD Seal cabin

The BYD Seal gets the largest 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system here, and it’s the only one that can rotate between portrait and landscape orientation. After the Seal, it’s the BMW i4 which gets a 14.9-inch infotainment system.
The Seal electric sedan also gets a memory function for the ORVMs which no other EV offers here.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge has the smallest 9-inch portrait infotainment screen. While it lacks Android Auto connectivity, its infotainment system is powered by Google itself so you do get features like built-in Google Maps. In fact, this system doesn’t even offer wireless connectivity for the Apple CarPlay.
The BMW i4 has the best 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system among all other EVs. The XC40 Recharge also gets the Harman Kardon audio system but with fewer speakers. The Seal on other hand gets a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system.
Save for the BMW i4 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge, all other EVs here come with vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. Through this feature, you can power your external devices using your car’s battery power.

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BMW i4 Front Left Side

The BMW i4 is the only offering in this comparison which comes with rear axle mounted air suspension. In this, the suspension can automatically adjust the ride height depending on the road surface in order to provide smooth ride quality.

Also, the i4 is the only EV to offer a tri-zone climate control feature, while all other EVs come with dual-zone climate control.
In terms of safety, it’s again the BYD Seal which gets the most airbags (9 in total), while the Ioniq 5 and BMW i4 only come with 6 airbags.
Save for the BMW i4, all EVs here come equipped with a 360-degree camera, and the full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technology.

The BYD Seal offers tough competition to all other premium electric cars and emerges as the most value-for-money option in this comparison. It not only offers the most features but also boasts an impressive driving range of up to 650 km. On the other hand, the BMW i4 seems to be an expensive choice for what it offers, but that is perhaps due to its luxury badge. So, which of these EV do you think is the best, and why? Let us know in the comments