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•13w

I am planning to buy my first EV, but I am confused between the BMW iX1 and BYD Sealion 7. Can you suggest which car is better in terms of comfort and technology?

•12w

The BMW iX1 is a solid luxury EV and does exactly what you would expect from the brand. It offers a premium cabin, good rear seat space and a polished ownership experience. But as an EV package, it feels more conservative and less exciting than the BYD car.

The Sealion 7 feels like the more ambitious product. The cabin technology is richer, the battery pack is significantly larger, the range is stronger, and overall, it feels like a more modern and more complete EV. In terms of sheer EV sophistication, it has the edge.

On comfort, it depends on what you value. The BMW car has the softer, more traditional luxury car ride, especially at lower speeds. The BYD feels more spacious and more special inside, but the ride is firmer over sharper bumps.

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•12w

Mahindra tata are better than byd bmw indian cars supension are made for our roads xuv 9s spacious as inova crysta dont duew to less taxes tata mahindra are priced less

•12w

As a byd sealion 7 owner I find it the best ev for the buck better than the x1 as the cabin feels so much richer than the x1 plus if you plan to drive it as well the ride is a little stiff but is pure joy

•12w

The Kia EV6 is a strong contender in that price range.

•3m

China maal hai, koi guarantee nahi ......

•13h

After nearly a year of daily driving the S7, I can confidently say it is the best car in its price segment. If you appreciate a genuinely luxurious interior free of cheap plastics and don't mind a lower-slung profile (175 mm ground clearance), this car is tough to beat. The cabin quality and driving dynamics even win over my brother, who drives a BMW iX1 and prefers the S7. I wouldn't trade this vehicle for any other car in this price bracket. Beyond the car itself, the ownership experience has been seamless—service reliability is top-notch, and the technicians at my dealership know the vehicle inside out.

•13h

Go with BYD Sealion 7 👍

•12w

I don't know if anyone else has suggested this, but do check out the Mercedes Benz CLA EV. Amazing range and all things Merc in it. Suggesting this, considering your budget is hovering around the 50-55L range. Personally, I drive a Mahindra XEV 9E and I am extremely pleased with its range, performance, comfort and features!

•12w

The car is cramped and not very comfortable, especially for passengers taller than 5'10" sitting in the back.

•12w

I choose BMW over BYD, because BMW offered me the buy back plan. Which is very important in EV cars.

•12w

I want to ev for about forty to forty five lakhs which is the best buy for comfort and money value

•13h

@g_s_reddy sealion 7 72 kWh new model released for 41.5 lakhs

•12w

Bmw is the brand value. The best beamers start with 5 series upwards and with M badge from 3 series. Its hard but the fact is that Chinese make the best battries and product now. So hands down for BYD sealion 7 wien its an EV. .s.dont fall for branding.

•12w

1. BMW is one of the best in the world. 2. Having purchased a car, you will need service facilities in different places. BMW has reasonably good service facilities in the country. 3. If you are already using a high-end car, like BMW or Merc, going for further advanced tech car is justified. Else, ..... I say this because tech has cost. We should be conversant with technologically advanced machine then only when we actually use and maneuver the tech. 4. Google shall exactly tell you technologies of BMW & BYD EVs along with the comparison, pros & cons.

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