BYD Sealion 7 vs GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid

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Specification	BYD Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Advanced Remove	GWM Tank 500 Remove	Kia EV5 Remove	Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.55 crore	Rs 2.05 crore	Rs 1.69 crore	Rs 1.46 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Hybrid	Electric	Hybrid
Engine
Fuel	—	Petrol	—	Petrol
Engine	—	1998 cc	—	1598 cc
Battery & charging
Battery	82.56 kWh	—	—	—
Electric range	567 km	—	490 km	—
Electric motor power	230 kW	—	160 kW	—
Electric motor torque	380 Nm	—	310 Nm	—
AC charging	11 kW	—	6.6 kW	—
DC fast charging	150 kW	—	—	—
AC charging time	—	—	About 9 hr 43 min (10-100%, 6.6 kW)	—
DC charging time	—	—	About 57 min (10-80%, 50 kW charger)	—
Charging port	CCS2	—	—	—
Performance & drive
Combined power	—	346 hp	—	—
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic	Single-speed (electric)	Automatic
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	7 (HEV), 5 (PHEV)	5	7
Length	4830 mm	5078 mm	4615 mm	4785 mm
Width	1925 mm	1934 mm	1875 mm	1900 mm
Height	1620 mm	1905 mm	1715 mm	1710 mm
Wheelbase	2930 mm	2850 mm	—	2765 mm
Ground clearance	—	—	—	176 mm
Fuel tank	—	—	—	67 L
Boot space	500 L	—	513 L	782 L
Tyre size	235/50 R19 (front), 255/45 R19 (rear)	265/60 R18	—	235/55 R19
Warranty	6 years/150,000 km vehicle; 8 years/160,000 km Blade battery; 6 years/150,000 km low-voltage LFP battery	—	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km
Colours	Atlantis Grey, Shark Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White	White, Black	Snow White Pearl, Shale Grey, Starry Night Black, Ivory Silver	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Oxford Blue, Rain Forest, Hampton Gray
Safety
Airbags	9	6	6	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	No	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	No	Yes	No
Brake assist	No	No	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Traction control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Hill descent control	No	No	Yes	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No	No	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	No	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	No	Yes
Reverse camera	No	No	Yes	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	Yes	No	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	No	Yes	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	Yes	No	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	Yes	No	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	Yes	No	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No	No	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No	No	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	Yes	No	No
Traffic sign recognition	Yes	No	No	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No	No	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No	No	No
Automatic parking assist	No	Yes	No	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	Yes	No	No	Yes
Power steering	No	No	Yes	No
Keyless entry	Yes	No	No	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	No	No	Yes
Remote engine start	No	No	No	Yes
Paddle shifters	No	No	Yes	Yes
Electric parking brake	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	No	No	Yes
Drive modes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No	Yes
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No	No	No
Heated front seats	No	No	No	Yes
Leather seats	Yes	No	No	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	No	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No	No	Yes
Power tailgate	Yes	No	No	No
Ambient lighting	Yes	No	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	No	Yes	No
Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto	No	No	No	Yes
USB ports	No	No	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No	No	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No	No	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	No	Yes	No
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No	No	No
Portable charger included	Yes	No	No	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Fog lamps	No	Yes	No	No
LED tail lamps	No	No	Yes	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	No	Yes	No
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	No	Yes	No
Roof rails	No	Yes	No	No
Rear spoiler	No	No	Yes	No
Rear wiper	No	No	Yes	No
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No	No	No
Rear side airbags	Yes	No	No	No
Door open warning	Yes	No	No	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	Yes	No	No	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No	No	No
Emergency lane keeping assist	Yes	No	No	No
Driver seat memory and power leg rest	Yes	No	No	No
Frequency selective damping	Yes	No	No	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No	No	No
Sequential rear indicators	Yes	No	No	No
Air ionizer with CN95 filter	Yes	No	No	No
Digital key / NFC card key	Yes	No	No	No
Front trunk (58 L)	Yes	No	No	No
Electric shade for glass roof	Yes	No	No	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	Yes	No	No	No
Traffic jam assist	No	Yes	No	No
Off-road cruise control	No	Yes	No	No
Differential locks	No	Yes	No	No
Rear cross traffic braking	No	Yes	No	No
Powered side steps	No	Yes	No	No
Auto-flush door handles	No	No	Yes	No
Multi-collision braking	No	No	Yes	No
Heated outside mirrors	No	No	Yes	No
Solar glass	No	No	Yes	No
Heated steering wheel	No	No	No	Yes
Smart trunk	No	No	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8.2/10	8/10	7.7/10	7.7/10

BYD Sealion 7 vs GWM Tank 500 vs Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: quick answers

Which is cheaper, BYD Sealion 7, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5 and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid from Rs 1.46 crore, the BYD Sealion 7 from Rs 1.55 crore, the Kia EV5 from Rs 1.69 crore and the GWM Tank 500 from Rs 2.05 crore.

Which has the longer electric range, BYD Sealion 7, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5 and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced goes furthest on electricity (BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 567 km; Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 490 km).

Which is more powerful, BYD Sealion 7, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5 and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

The GWM Tank 500 HEV is the most powerful (GWM Tank 500 HEV: 346 hp; BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 308 hp; Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 215 hp).

Which has more boot space, BYD Sealion 7, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5 and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has the biggest boot (Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD: 782 L; Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD): 513 L; BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 500 L).

Which has more safety features, BYD Sealion 7, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5 and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid?

The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced has 9 airbags and 19 safety and driver-assistance features, the GWM Tank 500 HEV has 6 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Kia EV5 Air (Short Range, FWD) has 6 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Smart FWD has 6 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are BYD Sealion 7, GWM Tank 500, Kia EV5 and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid prices the same across Pakistan?

Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.

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