BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

BYD Sealion 7 price starts at Rs. 41.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 8.99 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Tesla Model Y, priced at Rs. 50.89 Lakh. In terms of range, the Sealion 7 offers a claimed 520 km/charge, while the Model Y delivers 500 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sealion 7 uses a 71.8 kWh battery producing 228bhp and the Model Y a 60 kWh battery with a top speed of 201 Km/h. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and Model Y, the Sealion 7 is the better pick for affordability and range.

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Sealion 7 vs Model Y Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Tesla Model Y
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 41.90 LakhRs. 50.89 Lakh
Range 520 km/charge500 km/charge
Battery capacity 71.8 kWh60 kWh
Charging time 24Min-230kW (10-80%)175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Max power 228bhpNot Available
Top speed Not Available201 Km/h

Sealion 7 vs Model Y Key Highlights

Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 DynamicTesla Model Y Premium RWD
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Brand Name BYD Tesla
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 41.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 50.89 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 228bhp Not Available
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed Single Speed
Drive Type RWD RWD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Tesla Model Y Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19 255/45 R19
Boot Space 500 Liters 822 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 138 mm
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. 98,444 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.82 Lakh Sealion 7 Insurance Rs. 1.93 Lakh Model Y Insurance
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Battery Type
Blade Battery
Not Available
Motor Power
170 kW
Not Available
Battery Capacity
71.8 kWh
60 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Permanent magnet synchronous
Max Power
228bhp
Not Available
Range
520 km/charge
500 km/charge
Max Torque
380Nm
Not Available
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
1921 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Options
7.2kW, 11kW and 110kW
Not Available
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
175kW Max (238km in 15 mins)
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available

Fuel Type
Electric(Battery)
Electric(Battery)
0-100 kmph
7.3 Sec
5.9 Sec
Top Speed
Not Available
201 Km/h

Alloy Wheel Size Front
Not Available
19
Alloy Wheel Size Rear
Not Available
19
Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack and Pinion
Suspension Front
Double wishbone suspension
Double wishbone 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
6.065 m
Tyre Size
F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19
255/45 R19

Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
Driver seat-mounted airbag on the inside portion of the seat
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Upholstery
Fabric
Not Available
Interior Lighting
Not Available
Ambient light, Footwell Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Adjustable
Not Available
Digital Cluster
Yes
Not Available
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding
Not Available
2138 Litres
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
4
Boot Space
500 Liters
822 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
116 Litre Frunk Space
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Not Available
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Powered & Folding
Boot Opening
Electronic
Hands-Free
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
138 mm
Length*Width*Height
4830*1925*1620 mm3
4790*2129*1624 mm3
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2890 mm
Ground Clearance (Unladen)
Not Available
167 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
4

Addtional Comfort Features
Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
Not Available
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Battery Saver
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Climate Control
Yes
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
No of Speakers
10
9
Adjustable Steering
Height & Reach
Powered Adjustment
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
116 Litre Frunk Space
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Not Available
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Heated Seats
Front Only
Front & Rear
AC
Yes
Yes
Rear AC Ducts
Yes
Yes
Heater
Yes
Yes
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
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
16 inch
Lumbar Support
No
Not Available
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
8.0
Air Quality Control
Yes
Not Available
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Touchscreen
Not Available
Single
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Not Available
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Not Available
Powered Seats
Front Only
Front and Rear
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front, Rear & Side
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front & Rear Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front & Rear Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbags
Not Available
Driver and Passenger
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Not Available
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
Not Available
SOS Emergency Assistance
Yes
Not Available
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
9
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Far Side Airbag
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not Available
Rear Camera
With Guidedlines
With Guidedlines
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

Real Time Vehicle Tracking
Yes
Yes
SOS Button
Yes
Not Available
RSA
Yes
Not Available
Live Location
Yes
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 Boot Open
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
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
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