BYD Sealion 7 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 And Kia EV6: Specifications Compared

Published On Feb 18, 2025 08:01 AM By Yashika for BYD Sealion 7

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While the BYD Sealion 7 houses the biggest battery pack, but the Kia EV6 offers the highest claimed range

The BYD Sealion 7 has officially arrived in India as the automaker’s fourth offering in the market. It competes with established premium electric SUVs such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 in India. Below, we have outlined how the new BYD SUV compares to its rivals in terms of dimensions, specifications, and features.

Dimensions

Dimensions	BYD Sealion 7	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6
Length	4830 mm	4635 mm	4695 mm
Width	1925 mm	1890 mm	1890 mm
Height	1620 mm	1625 mm	1570 mm
Wheelbase	2930 mm	3000 mm	2900 mm
Boot Space	500 litres	(not available)	(not available)
Frunk Storage	58 litres	57 litres	(not available)

BYD Sealion 7 side

The Sealion 7 is the longest and widest of all three. It is longer by 195 mm and 135 mm than the Ioniq 5 and EV 6, respectively.
It is wider by 35 mm than both Kia and Hyundai EVs.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

However, the Ioniq 5 is taller than the Sealion 7 and EV6, by 5 mm and 55 mm, respectively. The Hyundai SUV also has the longest wheelbase here.
Both Sealion 7 and Ioniq 5 offer almost the same frunk storage capacity.

Battery Pack & Electric Motor

Specifications	BYD Sealion 7		Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6
Battery Pack	82.56 kWh	82.56 kWh	72.6 kWh	77.4 kWh
Drive Type	RWD	AWD	RWD	RWD	AWD
Power	313 PS	530 PS	217 PS	229 PS	325 PS
Torque	380 Nm	690 Nm	350 Nm	350 Nm	605 Nm
Claimed Range	567 km (NEDC)	542km (NEDC)	631 km	Up to 708 km

The Sealion 7’s all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant is the most powerful here. It makes 230 PS more than the EV6’ AWD variant.

However, the Kia EV6 offers the highest claimed driving range of 708 km (ARAI-rated).
Even in rear-wheel-drive configurations, the Sealion 7 stands out as the most powerful of all three. It makes 96 PS more than that of the Ioniq 5, and 229 PS more than the RWD variant of the EV6.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 misses out on AWD drivetrains for Indian buyers.

Feature Highlights

Models	BYD Sealion 7	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6
Exterior	LED headlights with LED DRLs Connected LED tail lights Sequential rear turn indicators Flush-type door handles 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels	Parametric pixel LED headlights & tail lamps Flush-type door handles Active air flap 20-inch alloy wheels	Dual LED headlights LED DRLs with sequential turn indicators Connected LED tail lamps with sequential rear turn indicators Flush-type door handles 19-inch alloy wheels
Interior	Leatherette seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel 8-way powered driver’s seat 6-way powered co-driver’s seat 4-way powered lumbar adjustment driver’s seat 128-colour ambient lighting	Leatherette upholstery Power adjustable front seats Memory seat configuration (all seats) Ambient lighting	Leatherette seat upholstery Leatherette wrapped steering wheel 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory function 10-way adjustable co-driver’s seat 64 colour ambient lighting
Comfort & Convenience	10.25-inch digital driver’s display Dual-zone AC Ventilated front seats Panoramic glass roof Wireless phone charger Heads-up display Air purifier Driver’s seat with memory function Door mirror auto tilt function Door mirror position memory Powered tailgate V2L (vehicle-to-load) function	12.3-inch digital driver display Dual-zone AC 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) Powered tailgate	12.3-inch digital driver’s display Dual zone AC Ventilated and front seats Heated steering wheel Single-pane sunroof Wireless phone charger Powered tailgate Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs Relaxation feature for front seats Air purifier V2L (Vehicle-To-Load) function Heads-up display
Infotainment	15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system	12.3-inch touchscreen 8-speaker Bose sound system Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Ambient sound	12.3-inch touchscreen 14-speaker Meridian audio system Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
Safety	11 airbags 360-degree camera Front & rear parking sensors Traction control system Rain-sensing wipers (frameless) Rear defogger Hill hold assist Traction control ISOFIX child seat anchorage Level 2ADAS tech	6 airbags 360-degree camera Electronic stability control Rear defogger 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 Rear defogger Rain-sensing wipers ADAS tech

BYD Sealion Dashboard

Although BYD Sealion 7 is priced comparatively higher than the Ioniq 5, it offers a list of comprehensive features.
The Sealion 7 gets the largest 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen display while the other two models offer dual 12.3-inch touchscreens for infotainment system and driver’s display.

Kia offers the EV6 with 10-way adjustable driver and co-driver’s seat with memory function while the Sealion 7 is the only EV in this comparison to offer the 4-way powered lumbar adjustment for driver’s seat.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Interior

While all the automakers offer dual-zone AC, the Ioniq 5 is the one that boasts a panoramic sunroof.
The Kia EV6 has the best 14-speaker Meridian audio system among all the EVs, while the Sealion 7 gets the 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system. That said, the Ioniq 5 is equipped with a 8-speaker Bose sound system.
In terms of safety, the Sealion 7 tops the list with 11 airbags while all the features remain nearly the same. That said, all the EVs are equipped with ADAS tech.

Prices

BYD Sealion 7	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6
Rs 48.90 lakh to Rs 54.90 lakh	Rs 46.05 lakh	Rs 60.97 lakh to Rs 65.97 lakh

Hyundai Ioniq 5 stands as the most affordable vehicle among these three electric cars. The BYD Sealion 7 is priced competitively and its entry-level variants beats the price of the Ioniq 5. On the other hand, the Kia EV6 is the most expensive model in this comparison.

Final Takeaway

BYD

The BYD Sealion 7 comes out as the most value for money choice for the buyers looking for an electric SUV in India as it combines features, looks, and performance in one. It stands out with the most powerful powertrain among its competitors and can be had in both RWD and AWD drivetrain options. Though it's priced higher than the Hyundai Ioniq 5, it offers unique advantages like a large 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen display and 11 airbags for safety.

The Kia EV6 provides the longest driving range of 708 km and includes a top-notch 14-speaker Meridian audio system. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the most affordable among the three, although it lacks AWD options for Indian buyers.

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