# BYD Seal vs BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Premium EV Comparison India

> BYD Seal vs BMW i5 LWB vs Ioniq 5: Rs 53.6 lakh to Rs 79.6 lakh, 580-690 km range, battery, charging and performance compared.

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- **Updated**: 2026-09-23

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## BYD Seal vs BMW i5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5

Premium electric sedan versus premium sedan versus crossover -- all Rs 53 lakh+.

| Aspect | BYD Seal Performance | BMW i5 LWB eDrive35L | Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD 84 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | Rs 53.65 lakh | Rs 79.60 lakh | Rs 55.70 lakh |
| Claimed range | 580 km | 669 km (MIDC) | 690 km |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh | 81.6 kWh | 84.0 kWh |
| DC 0-80% | ~38 min | ~33 min | ~18 min |
| Motor | 390 kW | ~200 kW | ~168 kW |
| Boot | 400 L | 490 L | 527 L |

## Verdict

- **Driver's pick:** Seal -- 390 kW dual-motor pace at the lowest price here.
- **Chauffeur pick:** i5 LWB -- longest wheelbase comfort plus 669 km MIDC range; see [BMW i5 battery warranty](/news/bmw-i5-long-wheelbase-reaches-india-what-buyers-get-2b503cf17915483281664eeba87fad57).
- **Tech + charging pick:** Ioniq 5 -- 690 km range and ~18 min DC charging.

*Updated: September 2026. Specs per BestEV vehicle data.*

## FAQs

### Which has the longest range: Seal, i5 or Ioniq 5?

Ioniq 5 at 690 km claimed, then i5 LWB at 669 km MIDC, then Seal at 580 km.

### Which charges fastest?

Ioniq 5 at ~18 min 0-80% DC.


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