Byd Sealion 7 vs Mahindra Xev 9e

Autocar India
BYD Sealion 7

Byd Sealion 7

Performance

55.90 lakh

Mahindra XEV 9e

Mahindra Xev 9e

Pack Three 79kWh

30.50 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Electric
Electric

Number of Motors

2
–

Motor Type

Permanent Magnet Motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

Max Motor Power

530hp
286hp

Max Motor Torque

690Nm
380Nm

Drive Layout

All Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive

Gearbox Type

Auto
Auto

Number of Gears

1
1

Lockable Differential/s

Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

Fuel & Performance

Battery Capacity

82.56 kWh
79 kWh

Claimed Range

542 km
656 km

Charging Time

45 min 10% to 80% (150kW DC)11 hrs 0% to 100% (11kW AC) hrs
20 min 20% to 80% (140kW DC), 8 hrs 0% to 100% (11.2kW AC), 11.7 hrs 0% to 100% (11.2kW AC) hrs

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Range

105.0 km
–

Autocar Tested EV Range

371.0 km
–

Autocar Tested City Efficiency

4.9 km/kWh
–

Autocar Tested Highway Efficiency

4.17 km/kWh
–

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
425.02 km

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
488.22 km

Fuel Supply System

–
Other

Drive Mode Types

–
Multiple

Terrain Modes

–

0-100kph

–
6.8 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Brakes

Discs
Discs

Rear Brakes

Discs
Discs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Steering Adjust

Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic

Steering Adjust type

Manual
Manual

Turning Radius

5.85 m
5 m

Front Suspension Type

Independent, Double Wishbone
Independent, MacPherson Strut

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

Wheels

Alloys
Alloys

Wheel Size

20 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

245/45 R20
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

245/45 R20
245/55 R19

Spare Wheel

Space Saver

Dimensions

Length

4830 mm
4789 mm

Chassis Type

Monocoque
Monocoque

Width

1925 mm
1907 mm

Height

1620 mm
1694 mm

Wheelbase

2930 mm
2775  mm

Doors

5
5

Ground Clearance

170 mm
207 mm

Kerb Weight

2340 kg
–

Boot Capacity

500 litres
663 litres

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

Front Passenger Only

Electric Tailgate Release

12 Volt Port

Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

–

Interior Lamps

Power Windows with One Touch-Down

All
Driver Window Only

Powered Tailgate

Yes (Gesture Control)

Rear Reading Lamp

–

Sunglass Holder

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

All
Driver Window Only

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Remote Locking

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

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
Fixed Glass

Ambient Lighting

Driving Modes

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Auto Parking

Launch Control

Dead Pedal

Hands-free Boot Opening

Roof Grab Handles

–

Bottle Holder in Doors

–

Charging Limiter

–

Cooled Cup Holders

–

Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

–

Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

–

Foldable Seatback Table

–

Heated ORVM

–

Glove Box

–

12 Volt Port Boot

–

Accessory Power Outlet

–

Acoustic Windshield

–

Scheduled Cabin Conditioning

–

Single Pedal Driving

–

Scheduled Charging

–

Safety

Airbags

7

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
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Crash Test Rating

–
5

Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

–

Heads Up Display

–

Anti Theft Alarm

–

High Beam Assist

–

Lane Keep Assist

–

Traffic Sign Recognition

–

Driver Attention Warning

–

Video Recording

–

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

–

BNCAP Rating

–
5

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

Sequential Turn Indicators

–

LED fog lamps

–

Puddle Lamps

–

Stop Lamp

–

Pop-Out Door Handle

–
Auto

Spoiler

–

Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

–

Illuminated Logo

–

Antenna

–

Cornering Headlights

–

Cornering Foglamps

–

Connected LED

–

Door Handle Finish

–
Body Coloured

Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
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
Leatherette

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

Yes with Storage

Rear Seat Armrest

Yes with Holders
Yes with Holders

Adjustable Rear Headrests

Individual Chairs at Rear

Rear Seat Backrest Recline

Manual
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
16

USB Input

AUX Input

Bluetooth Audio Streaming

Bluetooth Telephone Function

Steering Audio Controls

Steering Phone Controls

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

15.6-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

MirrorLink

Web Browser

Video Player

Satellite Navigation

On-board
On-board

Voice Commands

Alexa

Gesture Controls

Touchpad

Rear Entertainment Screens

Second Row USB port

–
2 Type C

Front USB port

–
2 Type C

Front Passenger Screen

–

Branded Music System

–
Harman/Kardon

Connected Car Features

Driving Analytics

–

Anti Theft Immobilisation

–

Alexa Compatibility

–

Remote AC On / Off via App

–

Service Reminder Via App

–

Find My Car

–

Vehicle Tracking Via App

–

Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

–

Remote Engine Start/Stop

–

Live Location Sharing

–

Live Traffic Updates On App

–

Digital Key

–

Over the air (OTA) updates

–

Questions you may find useful

•7w

​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

Verified
•7w

Since the Audi A6 is the most under utilised, it makes sense to sell it and get an EV instead. Among your choices, the BYD Sealion 7 2WD gets you the biggest battery, which should deliver a real-world range of around 450km. Your fuel spend and fatigue will drop sharply thanks to smooth one-pedal driving and strong regeneration in stop-go traffic. The Sealion 7’s SUV stance and ride, cope better with Bengaluru’s roads than a low-slung sedan, and fast chargers in the city are now easy to find, while a home wallbox will be your primary charger.Keep the Innova Crysta. At 1.5 lakh km, it is still the most stress-free way to haul six people and luggage. With the EV becoming your new primary, it wont rack up the kms as quickly, but its worth keeping around as an alternative for trips where you don't want to plan ahead for charging. The Verna can stay as the spare city tool.On reliability and batteries, BYD’s Blade LFP battery pack has a good record. BYD also offers a pretty long warranty and the option to extend to 8 years/250k kms. The only real trade-off with the BYD is its smaller dealer network and slightly higher road and wind noise at highway speeds. A BMW iX1 is nicer inside and carries the badge, but it's cabin is tighter, has a smaller boot, and you will pay more for less usable range. Alternatively, you can also consider the Hyundai Ioniq 5 - its 84kWh is the largest in the segment, its cabin is premium and it is very nice to drive. Hyundai's network is also larger than BYD's which helps.

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