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Kia EV9 vs BYD Sealion 7
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| Specification |
Kia EV9
EV9 GT Line AWD |
BYD Sealion 7
Sealion 7 Advanced | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 3.87 crore | Rs 1.55 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Electric | Electric | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | 82.56 kWh | |
| Electric range | 505 km | 567 km | |
| Electric motor power | 282.6 kW | 230 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | 700 Nm | 380 Nm | |
| AC charging | — | 11 kW | |
| DC fast charging | — | 150 kW | |
| AC charging time | 9 hr 45 min (220 V/48 A) | — | |
| DC charging time | About 24 min (10-80%, 350 kW charger) | — | |
| Charging port | — | CCS2 | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Single-speed (electric) | Single-speed (electric) | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 6 | 5 | |
| Length | — | 4830 mm | |
| Width | 1980 mm | 1925 mm | |
| Height | — | 1620 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2930 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | — | |
| Boot space | — | 500 L | |
| Tyre size | 285/45R21 | 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 | — | Atlantis Grey, Shark Grey, Cosmos Black, Aurora White | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 7 | 9 | |
| Dual front airbags | No | Yes | |
| Side airbags | No | Yes | |
| Curtain airbags | No | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | No | |
| EBD | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | |
| 360-degree camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Yes | Yes | |
| Forward collision warning | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic emergency braking | Yes | Yes | |
| Lane departure warning | No | Yes | |
| Lane keep assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Blind spot monitoring | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear cross traffic alert | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | No | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Power tailgate | Yes | Yes | |
| Ambient lighting | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes | |
| Premium sound system | Yes | Yes | |
| Electric & charging | |||
| DC fast charging | Yes | Yes | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes | Yes | |
| Portable charger included | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | No | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | Yes | |
| Roof rails | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| Swivelling second-row seats | Yes | No | |
| Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED) | Yes | No | |
| Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch) | Yes | No | |
| Front trunk (52 L) | Yes | No | |
| Auto-flush door handles | Yes | No | |
| Dual sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand) | Yes | No | |
| Parking collision-avoidance assist | Yes | No | |
| Trailer stability assist | Yes | No | |
| Rear occupant alert | 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 | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Kia EV9 vs BYD Sealion 7: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Kia EV9 or the BYD Sealion 7?
The BYD Sealion 7 is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.55 crore ex-factory, Rs 2.32 crore less than the Kia EV9, which starts at Rs 3.87 crore.
Which has the longer electric range, the Kia EV9 or the BYD Sealion 7?
The BYD Sealion 7 Advanced goes furthest on electricity (BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 567 km; Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 505 km).
Which is more powerful, the Kia EV9 or the BYD Sealion 7?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD is the most powerful (Kia EV9 GT Line AWD: 379 hp; BYD Sealion 7 Advanced: 308 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Kia EV9 or the BYD Sealion 7?
The Kia EV9 GT Line AWD has 7 airbags and 10 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 EV9 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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