BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV
More affordable
BYD Sealion 7
₹1.5L cheaper
Longer range
Tesla Model Y
500–681 km
More powerful
BYD Sealion 7
308–523 bhp
Bigger battery
Tesla Model Y
60–88 kWh
The BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y are both electric suvs sold in India. The BYD Sealion 7 is the more affordable option — about ₹1.5 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Tesla Model Y goes further on a full charge (500–681 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y — specs compared
| Spec | BYD Sealion 7 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹49.40 - 54.90 Lakh ✓ | ₹50.89 - 61.99 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 542–567 km | 500–681 km ✓ |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh | 60–88 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 308–523 bhp ✓ | 299–514 bhp |
| Top speed | – | 201 km/h |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 24Min-230kW (10-80%) | 288 km of range in ~15 min (up to 250 kW) |
✓ 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 Tesla Model Y by about ₹1.5 Lakh.
Choose the Tesla Model Y
if maximum range is the priority (500–681 km claimed).
BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y — FAQs
Which is cheaper, BYD Sealion 7 or Tesla Model Y?+−
The BYD Sealion 7 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹49.40 - 54.90 Lakh — about ₹1.5 Lakh less than the Tesla Model Y (₹50.89 - 61.99 Lakh).
Which has more range, BYD Sealion 7 or Tesla Model Y?+−
The Tesla Model Y has the higher claimed range at 500–681 km, versus 542–567 km for the BYD Sealion 7.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y: which should I buy?+−
Pick the BYD Sealion 7 for value, or the Tesla Model Y for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.