Kia EV9 vs BYD Sealion 7

Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.

Specification Kia EV9 price in Pakistan Kia EV9 EV9 GT Line AWD BYD Sealion 7 price in Pakistan BYD Sealion 7 Sealion 7 Advanced
Price
Ex-factory priceRs 3.87 croreRs 1.55 crore
Powertrain
TypeElectricElectric
Battery & charging
Battery99.8 kWh82.56 kWh
Electric range505 km567 km
Electric motor power282.6 kW230 kW
Electric motor torque700 Nm380 Nm
AC charging—11 kW
DC fast charging—150 kW
AC charging time9 hr 45 min (220 V/48 A)—
DC charging timeAbout 24 min (10-80%, 350 kW charger)—
Charging port—CCS2
Performance & drive
TransmissionSingle-speed (electric)Single-speed (electric)
Size & practicality
Seating capacity65
Length—4830 mm
Width1980 mm1925 mm
Height—1620 mm
Wheelbase3100 mm2930 mm
Ground clearance177 mm—
Boot space—500 L
Tyre size285/45R21235/50 R19 (front), 255/45 R19 (rear)
Warranty4 years / 100,000 km, whichever comes first6 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
Airbags79
Dual front airbagsNoYes
Side airbagsNoYes
Curtain airbagsNoYes
ABSYesNo
EBDNoYes
Hill start assistYesYes
ISOFIX child seat mountsNoYes
Tyre pressure monitoringYesNo
Rear parking sensorsNoYes
Front parking sensorsNoYes
360-degree cameraYesYes
Driver assistance
Adaptive cruise controlYesYes
Forward collision warningYesYes
Automatic emergency brakingYesYes
Lane departure warningNoYes
Lane keep assistYesYes
Blind spot monitoringYesYes
Rear cross traffic alertYesYes
Traffic sign recognitionNoYes
Auto high beamNoYes
Driver attention alertNoYes
Comfort & convenience
Automatic climate controlNoYes
Dual-zone climate controlNoYes
Rear AC ventsYesYes
Keyless entryNoYes
Push-button startNoYes
Electric parking brakeNoYes
Auto holdNoYes
Drive modesYesNo
Power-adjustable driver seatNoYes
Power-adjustable passenger seatNoYes
Ventilated front seatsYesYes
Heated front seatsYesNo
Leather seatsNoYes
Rain-sensing wipersNoYes
Power tailgateYesYes
Ambient lightingNoYes
SunroofYesNo
Panoramic sunroofNoYes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainmentYesYes
Wireless phone chargerYesYes
Digital instrument clusterYesYes
Head-up displayYesYes
Premium sound systemYesYes
Electric & charging
DC fast chargingYesYes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)YesYes
Portable charger includedNoYes
Exterior & lighting
LED headlightsYesYes
LED daytime running lightsNoYes
Alloy wheelsYesNo
Electrically adjustable mirrorsNoYes
Power-folding mirrorsNoYes
Roof railsYesNo
Other
Swivelling second-row seatsYesNo
Digital side mirrors (7-inch OLED)YesNo
Digital centre mirror (9.6-inch)YesNo
Front trunk (52 L)YesNo
Auto-flush door handlesYesNo
Dual sunroofYesNo
Terrain modes (snow, mud, sand)YesNo
Parking collision-avoidance assistYesNo
Trailer stability assistYesNo
Rear occupant alertYesNo
Driver far-side airbagNoYes
Rear side airbagsNoYes
Door open warningNoYes
Front cross traffic alert and brakeNoYes
Rear cross traffic brakeNoYes
Emergency lane keeping assistNoYes
Driver seat memory and power leg restNoYes
Frequency selective dampingNoYes
Heated exterior mirrorsNoYes
Sequential rear indicatorsNoYes
Air ionizer with CN95 filterNoYes
Digital key / NFC card keyNoYes
Front trunk (58 L)NoYes
Electric shade for glass roofNoYes
Rotating 15.6-inch touchscreenNoYes
Verdict
Expert rating7.9/108.2/10

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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