BYD Sealion 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9e

Last Updated: October 16, 2026

Mahindra XEV 9e price starts at Rs. 21.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 20.00 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of BYD Sealion 7, priced at Rs. 41.90 Lakh. In terms of range, the Sealion 7 offers a claimed 520 km/charge, while the XEV 9e delivers 542 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sealion 7 uses a 71.8 kWh battery producing 228bhp and the XEV 9e a 59 kWh battery producing 228bhp. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and XEV 9e, the XEV 9e is the better pick for affordability and range.

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Sealion 7 vs XEV 9e Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Mahindra XEV 9e
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 41.90 LakhRs. 21.90 Lakh
Range 520 km/charge542 km/charge
Battery capacity 71.8 kWh59 kWh
Charging time 24Min-230kW (10-80%)20Min with 140 kW DC
Max power 228bhp228bhp

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Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 DynamicMahindra XEV 9e Pack One
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Brand Name BYD Mahindra
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 41.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 21.90 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 228bhp 228bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Mahindra XEV 9e Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19 245/55 R19
Boot Space 500 Liters 663 Liters
Steering Mounted Audio Control Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Airbags Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear Driver, Passenger and Side Front
EMI
Rs. 81,053 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Rs. 42,364 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.82 Lakh Sealion 7 Insurance Rs. 89,211 XEV 9e Insurance
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Battery Type
Blade Battery
Lithium-ion
Motor Power
170 kW
170 kW
Battery Capacity
71.8 kWh
59 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Max Power
228bhp
228bhp
Range
520 km/charge
542 km/charge
Max Torque
380Nm
380Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
Single Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Kerb Weight
2160 Kg
Not Available
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
4
Drive Mode Types
Not Available
Default | Range | Everyday |Race | Snow Mode
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
20Min with 140 kW DC
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Options
7.2kW, 11kW and 110kW
13A (upto 3.2kW) | 7.2kW | 11.2kW | 180 kW DC
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (A.C)
Not Available
6 / 8.7 h (11 .2kW / 7.2 kW Charger)
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
20Min with 140 kW DC
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
Not Available

Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Intelligent Semi Active
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
MacPherson Strut suspension
Suspension Rear
Multi-link suspension
Multi-link suspension
Brakes Front
Ventilated
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
5
Tyre Size
F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19
245/55 R19
Wheel Size
Not Available
19
Tyre Type
Not Available
Radial Tubeless

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
Not Available
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Glove Box Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
663 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
No
Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
Wheel Covers
Not Available
Yes
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Powered
Boot Opening
Electronic
Electronic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Antenna
Not Available
Shark Fin
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Length*Width*Height
4830*1925*1620 mm3
4789*1907*1694 mm3
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2775 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
207 mm

Addtional Comfort Features
Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
Not Available
USB Charger
Not Available
Front & Rear
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
One Touch Operating Power Windows
Not Available
No
Drive Modes
Not Available
5
No of Speakers
10
4
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Height & Reach
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Yes
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Compatibility
No of Tweeter
No
2
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
WiFi Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Heated Seats
Front Only
Not Available
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Steering Column
Not Available
Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio Control
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Heated Seat Front
No
No
Heated Seats Rear
No
No
Touchscreen Size
15.6 inch
12.3 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
No
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Air Quality Control
Yes
No
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Dual
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
No
Push Ignition
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes

Anti-Pinch Power Windows
Not Available
Driver
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
No
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Anti Theft Device
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Bharat NCAP Child Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
Not Available
5 Star
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Yes
EURO NCAP Safety Rating
5 Star
Not Available
Airbags
Driver, Passenger, Side Front and Side Rear
Driver, Passenger and Side Front
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Yes
No of Airbags
11
6
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Far Side Airbag
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Not Available
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

Automatic Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Driver Attention Warning
No
No
Adaptive High Beam Assist
Yes
No
Speed Assist System
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Lane Departure Prevention Assist
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Over the Air (OTA) Updates
Not Available
Yes
Google / Alexa Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
Not Available
Remote Vehicle Status Check
Not Available
Yes
Digital Car Key
Yes
Not Available
Navigation With Live Traffic
Yes
Not Available
Live Weather
Yes
Not Available
ECall And ICall
Yes
Not Available
Over Speeding Alert
Yes
Not Available
Remote Ac On Off
Not Available
Yes
Remote Door Lock Unlock
Not Available
Yes

grossWeight
2700 kg
Not Available
frontTread
1660 mm
Not Available
rearTread
1660 mm
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
BYD Sealion 7
  • Looks like a luxury car and offers a great road presence
  • Rich interior quality that feels as good as or even better than some luxury cars
  • Loaded with features: 15.6-inch touchscreen, powered front seats, ADAS, 11 airbags and much more
  • Smooth and fast to drive
  • Offers sports car performance with a family car’s ease of use
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • Two battery pack options & estimated real world range of 400-500km
  • Superb infotainment experience: triple 12
  • 3” screens + Harman/Kardon with Dolby Atmos
  • Strong safety suite includes well-calibrated L2 ADAS & 5 Star BNCAP rated too
BYD Sealion 7
  • Doesn’t have the brand value that some may want at this price
  • Ride comfort could have been better over bad roads
Mahindra XEV 9e
  • High floorboard means you will have to watch your head when stepping in
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Q. Difference between the 9e and 9s
  • The Mahindra XEV 9e and Mahindra XEV 9S differ mainly in design and practicality. The XEV 9e features a sporty coupe-style design with a focus on style and driving experience, while the XEV 9S offers a more traditional SUV design with better space and practicality, making it more suitable for family use. Additionally, the XEV 9S may offer more seating capacity and comfort-focused features compared to the 9e. For more detailed insights and a side-by-side comparison, we recommend checking the comparison link for better clarity. https://www.zigwheels.com/compare-cars/mahindra-xev-9e-vs-mahindra-xev-9s

BYD Sealion 7 Vs Mahindra XEV 9e FAQs

Which car is cheaper BYD Sealion 7 vs Mahindra XEV 9e?
The Mahindra XEV 9e is cheaper than BYD Sealion 7 by ₹20.00 Lakh.

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