BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV5
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV
More affordable
BYD Sealion 7
₹10.6L cheaper
Longer range
BYD Sealion 7
542–567 km
More powerful
BYD Sealion 7
308–523 bhp
Bigger battery
Kia EV5
64.2–88.1 kWh
The BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5 are both electric suvs sold in India. The BYD Sealion 7 is the more affordable option — about ₹10.6 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the BYD Sealion 7 goes further on a full charge (542–567 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV5 — specs compared
| Spec | BYD Sealion 7 | Kia EV5 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹49.40 - 54.90 Lakh ✓ | ₹60 - 91 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 542–567 km ✓ | 400–555 km |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh | 64.2–88.1 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 308–523 bhp ✓ | 215–308 bhp |
| Max torque | – | 310–480 Nm |
| Top speed | – | 185 km/h |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 24Min-230kW (10-80%) | 10-80% in ~27 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the BYD Sealion 7
if value matters most — it undercuts the Kia EV5 by about ₹10.6 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Kia EV5
if you prefer its overall package.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV5 — FAQs
Which is cheaper, BYD Sealion 7 or Kia EV5?+−
The BYD Sealion 7 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹49.40 - 54.90 Lakh — about ₹10.6 Lakh less than the Kia EV5 (₹60 - 91 Lakh).
Which has more range, BYD Sealion 7 or Kia EV5?+−
The BYD Sealion 7 has the higher claimed range at 542–567 km, versus 400–555 km for the Kia EV5.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV5: which should I buy?+−
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.