Byd Sealion 7 vs Byd Seal

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Motor
Permanent magnet synchronous motor

Number of Motors

2
2

Gearbox Type

Auto
Auto

Number of Gears

1
Variable

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Motor Power

530hp
530hp

Max Motor Torque

690Nm
370Nm

Pure Electric Driving Mode

–

Fuel & Performance

Auto Start/Stop

–

Battery Capacity

82.56 kWh
82.56 kWh

Charging Time

45 min 10% to 80% (150kW DC)11 hrs 0% to 100% (11kW AC) hrs
45 min (0% to 80% 150kW DC) 12 -16 hrs (0% to 100% 7kW AC) hrs

Claimed Range

542 km
580 km

Autocar Tested City Efficiency

4.9 km
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Autocar Tested Highway Efficiency

4.17 km
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Autocar Tested EV Range

371.0 km
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User Reported Range

105.0 km
99.1 km

0-100kph

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3.8 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, Double Wishbone

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Independent, Multi-link
Independent, Multi-link

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Damper Control

Ride Height Adjust

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Turning Radius

5.85 m
5.7 m

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Wheel Size

20 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/45 R20
235/45 R19

Rear Tyre Size

245/45 R20
235/45 R19

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Dimensions

Length

4830 mm
4800 mm

Width

1925 mm
1875 mm

Height

1620 mm
1460 mm

Wheelbase

2930 mm
2920 mm

Ground Clearance

170 mm
145 mm

Kerb Weight

2340 kg
2185 kg

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Boot Capacity

500 litres
50 (Front), 400 (Rear) litres

Doors

5
4

Comfort

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Front Seatback Pockets

Cabin Boot Access

Cooled Glovebox

Cooled Storage

Cup Holders

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Door Pockets

Driver Armrest Storage

Vanity Mirror

Electric Tailgate Release

12 Volt Port

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
All

Powered Tailgate

Rear Reading Lamp

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
All

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Push Button Start

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Rear AC Vents

Third Row AC Vents

Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

Rear Window Sun Shades

Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

Rear Power Outlet

Sunroof

Fixed Glass

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Cooled Cup Holders

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Safety

Airbags

8
9

Curtain Airbag

Dashcam

Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Front Collision Avoidance

Door Ajar Warning

Side Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

Overspeed Warning

Speed Sensing Door Lock

Driver Airbag

Seat Belt Warning

Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Lane Departure Avoidance

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Brake Assist (BA)

Electronic Parking Brake

Traction Control

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Hill Descent Control

Central Locking

Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

Child Safety Lock

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

Rear Washer/Wiper

Rear Defogger

Day/Night Interior Mirror

Auto
Auto

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Exterior

Body Coloured Bumpers

Follow Me Home Headlamps

ORVM turn indicators

Projector Headlamps

LED taillights

LED headlamps

LED DRLs

Wheel Arch Cladding

Rub Strips

Scuff Plates

Headlight Height Adjuster

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Puddle Lamps

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Cornering Headlights

–

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

Average Speed

Distance to Empty

Low Fuel Level Warning

Instantaneous Consumption

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

–

Head-up Display

Seat Material

Leather
Leather

Second Row Seat Adjustment

Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Driver's Seat Memory

Front Passenger Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

Front Passenger Seat Memory

Adjustable Front Headrests

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front Only

Heated Seats

Massage Seats

Front Seat Armrest

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual

Rear Seat Backrest Fold

Rear Seat Backrest Split

60:40

Third Row Seats

–

Seat Count

5
5

Entertainment

Audio System

CD Player

Speakers

12
12

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

15.6-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Connected Car Features

Remote Sunroof Open / Close via App

–

SOS Button

–

Find My Car

–

Emergency Call Button

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Check Vehicle Status via App

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Questions you may find useful

•15w

​Hey everyone, I would like your advice on restructuring my three-car garage in anticipation of a significant increase in my monthly running. I am based in Bangalore, and my current line-up is as follows: ​Audi A6 (2020) | 35,000 km driven that is used primarily for highways and family outings. It’s a brilliant machine but honestly feels highly underutilized. ​Innova Crysta GX (2019) | 1.5L km driven: The ultimate workhorse. Runs 1,500 km monthly. Split between office commutes, airport runs, and big family trips. ​Hyundai Verna (2023) | 25k km driven: Primarily used as the daily home or city runabout. ​My confusion is that from next month, my personal running will jump significantly to 2,500 km per month. Doing this in Bangalore traffic (plus routine family weekend trips) means fuel costs and driving fatigue are going to skyrocket. I want to bring an EV or a solid Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) , but I’m considering following: ​Option 1: Replace the Audi A6 with a Premium Luxury EV. Since the A6 is not being used much, I am planning to sell it and get a high-end luxury EV (like a BMW iX1, iX3, or BYD Seal/Sealion 7) to absorb the entire 2,500 km monthly grind and family outings. ​Option 2: Retire the workhorse Innova. It has done 1.5 lakh km and I could replace it and the Audi to go for a two-EV garage, or grab a premium electric 7-seater to take over its duties. ​Option 3: Hold onto the current garage and just add one. Keep all three and buy a new mid-to-premium electric SUV like Tata Harrier EV, Mahindra XEV 9e / XEV 9S, or wait for the upcoming BYD DM-i Plug-in Hybrids. ​With 2,500 km of monthly driving entirely in Bangalore and surrounding highways, what is the smartest financial and experiential move here? Sell the underutilized luxury sedan, upgrade the high-mileage workhorse, or just expand the garage? ​Would love to hear your thoughts, especially on real-world reliability, battery degradation at high mileage, and how the current crop of premium EVs handle Bangalore's notorious infrastructure