BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 82.6 kWh vs Petrol
5-year, 60,000 km total: EV saves ₹83,946 · Break-even: ~3.7 years
BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 82.6 kWh 5-yr
₹63,31,754
₹62,03,700 price + ₹1,03,054 charging
Petrol rival 5-yr
₹64,15,700
₹59,53,700 price + ₹4,12,000 fuel
Savings for your running
Petrol / yr
₹82,400
EV charging / yr
₹20,611
You save / yr
₹61,789
Frequently asked questions
Is BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 82.6 kWh cheaper than petrol over 5 years?
At 12,000 km/year with home charging, the 5-year total is ₹63.32 Lakh for the EV vs ₹64.16 Lakh for a ₹59.54 Lakh petrol rival — the EV saves ₹83,946. Higher running improves the EV case; low running under ~8,000 km/year may not break even.
When does BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 82.6 kWh break even vs petrol?
Around 3.7 years at 12,000 km/year, when fuel + maintenance savings recover the ~₹2.50 Lakh price premium.
What assumptions does this BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD 82.6 kWh comparison use?
EV on-road ₹62.04 Lakh (Delhi estimate), petrol rival on-road ₹59.54 Lakh at 15 km/l and ₹103/litre, home charging ₹8/unit, maintenance ₹5,000/yr EV vs ₹10,000/yr petrol. Insurance, resale and loan interest excluded — see the full TCO calculator.