BYD Sealion 7 vs Volvo EC40
Compare prices, claimed and real-world range, battery capacity, charging, performance, space and ownership-relevant specifications side by side.
Updated 23 September 2026 · Specifications can vary by variant and model year.
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Comparison overview
| Specification | BYD Sealion 7 | Volvo EC40 |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | Performance AWD 82.6 kWh | E80 Twin Motor AWD |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹55.90 Lakh | ₹59.00 Lakh |
| Claimed range | 542 km | 530 km |
| Real-world range | 423 km | 424 km |
| Battery capacity | 82.56 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Motor power | 390 kW | 300 kW |
| DC fast charge | 24m | 28m |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
What the numbers say
- BYD Sealion 7 has the lowest listed ex-showroom price at ₹55.90 Lakh.
- BYD Sealion 7 has the highest displayed claimed range at 542 km.
- BYD Sealion 7 has the shortest displayed DC charging time at 24m.
Quick verdict
Best Range
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
542 km ARAI range
Best Value
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
₹55.90 Lakh for 542 km
Best Performance
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
390 kW, 0-100 in 4.5s
Best for City
Winner
Volvo EC40
6.8 km/kWh efficiency
Fastest Charging
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
0-80% in 24 min
Most Spacious
Winner
BYD Sealion 7
500L boot, 5 seats
Winners are calculated from the displayed specifications. They are not paid rankings and should be considered alongside price, charging access and your daily usage.
Detailed specifications
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹55.90 Lakh | ₹59.00 Lakh |
| Vehicle Type | car | car |
| Launch Date | 17 Feb 2025 | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| ARAI Range | 542 km Best | 530 km |
| Real World Range | 423 km | 424 km Best |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh Best | 78 kWh |
| Efficiency | 6.6 km/kWh | 6.8 km/kWh Best |
| Fast Charging (0-80%) | 24m Best | 28m |
| Home Charging (0-100%) | 11 hrs | 8 hrs Best |
| Motor Power | 390 kW Best | 300 kW |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h Best | 180 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5s Best | 4.7s |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats Best | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | 500 L Best | 404 L |
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Data and comparison methodology
Prices are ex-showroom unless stated otherwise. Claimed range comes from the applicable certification or manufacturer figure stored in the BestEV catalogue; real-world range is shown separately when available. Charging times depend on the charger, battery temperature and stated charge window. Confirm the current variant, price and warranty with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before buying.
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