BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV5

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Specification	BYD Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Advanced	Kia EV5
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.55 crore	Rs 1.69 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Electric
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
Transmission	Single-speed (electric)	Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5
Length	4830 mm	4615 mm
Width	1925 mm	1875 mm
Height	1620 mm	1715 mm
Wheelbase	2930 mm	—
Boot space	500 L	513 L
Tyre size	235/50 R19 (front), 255/45 R19 (rear)	—
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
Colours	Atlantis Grey, Shark Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White	Snow White Pearl, Shale Grey, Starry Night Black, Ivory Silver
Safety
Airbags	9	6
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes
ABS	No	Yes
EBD	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	No	Yes
Electronic stability control	No	Yes
Traction control	No	Yes
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes
Hill descent control	No	Yes
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	No
Tyre pressure monitoring	No	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No
Reverse camera	No	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes	No
Driver assistance
Cruise control	No	Yes
Adaptive cruise control	Yes	No
Forward collision warning	Yes	No
Automatic emergency braking	Yes	No
Lane departure warning	Yes	No
Lane keep assist	Yes	No
Blind spot monitoring	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic alert	Yes	No
Traffic sign recognition	Yes	No
Auto high beam	Yes	No
Driver attention alert	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	Yes	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	No
Power steering	No	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	No
Push-button start	Yes	No
Paddle shifters	No	Yes
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	Yes	No
Drive modes	No	Yes
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No
Ventilated front seats	Yes	No
Leather seats	Yes	No
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	No
Power tailgate	Yes	No
Ambient lighting	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes
USB ports	No	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	Yes	No
Premium sound system	Yes	No
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	Yes	No
Portable charger included	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	No	Yes
Alloy wheels	No	Yes
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes
Rear spoiler	No	Yes
Rear wiper	No	Yes
Other
Driver far-side airbag	Yes	No
Rear side airbags	Yes	No
Door open warning	Yes	No
Front cross traffic alert and brake	Yes	No
Rear cross traffic brake	Yes	No
Emergency lane keeping assist	Yes	No
Driver seat memory and power leg rest	Yes	No
Frequency selective damping	Yes	No
Heated exterior mirrors	Yes	No
Sequential rear indicators	Yes	No
Air ionizer with CN95 filter	Yes	No
Digital key / NFC card key	Yes	No
Front trunk (58 L)	Yes	No
Electric shade for glass roof	Yes	No
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	Yes	No
Auto-flush door handles	No	Yes
Multi-collision braking	No	Yes
Heated outside mirrors	No	Yes
Solar glass	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	8.2/10	7.7/10

BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia EV5: quick answers

Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV5?

The BYD Sealion 7 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.55 crore ex-factory, Rs 13.6 lakh less than the Kia EV5, which starts at Rs 1.69 crore.

Which has the longer electric range, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV5?

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, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV5?

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

Which has more boot space, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV5?

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

Which has more safety features, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia EV5?

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

Are BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5 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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