Kia EV5 vs BYD Sealion 7

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Specification	Kia EV5	BYD Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Advanced
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.69 crore	Rs 1.55 crore
Powertrain
Type	Electric	Electric
Battery & charging
Battery	—	82.56 kWh
Electric range	490 km	567 km
Electric motor power	160 kW	230 kW
Electric motor torque	310 Nm	380 Nm
AC charging	6.6 kW	11 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	4615 mm	4830 mm
Width	1875 mm	1925 mm
Height	1715 mm	1620 mm
Wheelbase	—	2930 mm
Boot space	513 L	500 L
Tyre size	—	235/50 R19 (front), 255/45 R19 (rear)
Warranty	4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first	6 years/150,000 km vehicle; 8 years/160,000 km Blade battery; 6 years/150,000 km low-voltage LFP battery
Colours	Snow White Pearl, Shale Grey, Starry Night Black, Ivory Silver	Atlantis Grey, Shark Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White
Safety
Airbags	6	9
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes
Side airbags	Yes	Yes
Curtain airbags	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	Yes
Brake assist	Yes	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	No
Traction control	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes
Hill descent control	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	No	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring	Yes	No
Rear parking sensors	No	Yes
Front parking sensors	No	Yes
Reverse camera	Yes	No
360-degree camera	No	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	No
Adaptive cruise control	No	Yes
Forward collision warning	No	Yes
Automatic emergency braking	No	Yes
Lane departure warning	No	Yes
Lane keep assist	No	Yes
Blind spot monitoring	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic alert	No	Yes
Traffic sign recognition	No	Yes
Auto high beam	No	Yes
Driver attention alert	No	Yes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate control	No	Yes
Dual-zone climate control	No	Yes
Rear AC vents	No	Yes
Power steering	Yes	No
Keyless entry	No	Yes
Push-button start	No	Yes
Paddle shifters	Yes	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	Yes
Auto hold	No	Yes
Drive modes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes
Power-adjustable passenger seat	No	Yes
Ventilated front seats	No	Yes
Leather seats	No	Yes
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror	Yes	No
Rain-sensing wipers	No	Yes
Power tailgate	No	Yes
Ambient lighting	No	Yes
Panoramic sunroof	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	No
Wireless phone charger	No	Yes
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	Yes
Head-up display	No	Yes
Premium sound system	No	Yes
Electric & charging
DC fast charging	Yes	Yes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)	No	Yes
Portable charger included	No	Yes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	Yes	Yes
Rear spoiler	Yes	No
Rear wiper	Yes	No
Other
Auto-flush door handles	Yes	No
Multi-collision braking	Yes	No
Heated outside mirrors	Yes	No
Solar glass	Yes	No
Driver far-side airbag	No	Yes
Rear side airbags	No	Yes
Door open warning	No	Yes
Front cross traffic alert and brake	No	Yes
Rear cross traffic brake	No	Yes
Emergency lane keeping assist	No	Yes
Driver seat memory and power leg rest	No	Yes
Frequency selective damping	No	Yes
Heated exterior mirrors	No	Yes
Sequential rear indicators	No	Yes
Air ionizer with CN95 filter	No	Yes
Digital key / NFC card key	No	Yes
Front trunk (58 L)	No	Yes
Electric shade for glass roof	No	Yes
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen	No	Yes
Verdict
Expert rating	7.7/10	8.2/10

Kia EV5 vs BYD Sealion 7: quick answers

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

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 Kia EV5 or the BYD Sealion 7?

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 Kia EV5 or the BYD Sealion 7?

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 Kia EV5 or the BYD Sealion 7?

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 Kia EV5 or the BYD Sealion 7?

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

Are Kia EV5 and BYD Sealion 7 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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