BYD Sealion 7 vs Volvo EX40

Last Updated: September 24, 2026

BYD Sealion 7 price starts at Rs. 41.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 7.10 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Volvo EX40, priced at Rs. 49.00 Lakh. In terms of range, the Sealion 7 offers a claimed 520 km/charge, while the EX40 delivers 592 km/charge. On the performance front, the Sealion 7 uses a 71.8 kWh battery producing 228bhp and the EX40 a 69 kWh battery producing 237.99bhp. If you're deciding between the Sealion 7 and EX40, the EX40 is the better pick for range and performance, while the Sealion 7 stands out for affordability.

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Sealion 7 vs EX40 Comparison Summary

Specification BYD Sealion 7Volvo EX40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 41.90 LakhRs. 49.00 Lakh
Range 520 km/charge592 km/charge
Battery capacity 71.8 kWh69 kWh
Charging time 24Min-230kW (10-80%)Not Available
Max power 228bhp237.99bhp
Top speed Not Available180 Km/h

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Basic Info BYD Sealion 7 DynamicVolvo EX40 E60 Plus
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Brand Name BYD Volvo
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 41.90 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 49.00 Lakh Check On Road Price
Max Power 228bhp 237.99bhp
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 1-Speed 1-Speed
Drive Type RWD AWD
Colors
BYD Sealion 7 Colors
Volvo EX40 Colors
Fuel Type Electric(Battery) Electric(Battery)
Tyre Size F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19 F 235/50,R 255/45
Boot Space 500 Liters 414 Liters
Ground Clearance (Laden) Not Available 175 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. 94,788 @ 10.5% (60 months)
Insurance Rs. 1.82 Lakh Sealion 7 Insurance Rs. 2.08 Lakh EX40 Insurance
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Battery Type
Blade Battery
Lithium-Ion
Motor Power
170 kW
238 hp
Battery Capacity
71.8 kWh
69 kWh
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Available
Max Power
228bhp
237.99bhp
Range
520 km/charge
592 km/charge
Max Torque
380Nm
660Nm
Emission Norm Compliance
ZEV
ZEV
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
1-Speed
1-Speed
Valves Per Cylinder
No
No
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Kerb Weight
2160 Kg
2205 Kg
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Yes
Mild Hybrid
Not Available
No
Charging Time
24Min-230kW (10-80%)
Not Available
Fast Charging
Yes
Yes
Charging Options
7.2kW, 11kW and 110kW
15 A Wall Box | 150 kW DC
Charging Port
CCS-II
CCS-II
Charger Type
Not Available
15 A Wall Box
Charging Time (D.C)
Not Available
28 Min 150 kW
Vehicle to Load Charging
Yes
Not Available

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

Shock Absorbers Type
FSD
Not Available
steeringGearType
Not Available
Rack & Pinion
Suspension Front
2
3
Suspension Rear
Not Available
4
Brakes Front
Ventilated
Disc
Brakes Rear
Ventilated
Disc
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Minimum Turning Radius
5.85 m
Not Available
Tyre Size
F 235/50 R19 R 255/45 R19
F 235/50,R 255/45
Tyre Type
Not Available
Tubeless,Radial

Dual Tone Dashboard
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Additional Interior Features
Metal door sill protectors
Ashtray and cigarette lighter, Road Sign Information, Ticket holder, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Auto-dimmed rear view mirrors, 31.24 Cms (12.3 inch) Driver display, charcol connect suede textile/microtech upholstery, Mechenical cushion extension front seat,carpet kit textile,Front tread plates metal recharge,Interior illumination high level,Charcoale roof colur interior
Digital Cluster Size
10.25
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamp
Not Available
Yes
Upholstery
Fabric
Fabric
Lighting
Not Available
,LED Headlights,DRL's (Day Time Running Lights)
Rear Seat Headrest
4
Yes
Digital Cluster
Yes
Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
No
Not Available
Air Conditioner
Yes
Yes
Digital Odometer
Not Available
Yes
Glove Box
Yes
Yes
Cargo Volume
Not Available
414
Seating Capacity
5
5
Doors
Not Available
5
Boot Space
500 Liters
414 Liters

Alloy Wheels
Not Available
Yes
Additional Exterior Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
Rain Sensing Wiper
Yes
Yes
ORVM
Heated, Powered & Folding
Not Available
Boot Opening
Electronic
Automatic
Automatic Driving Lights
Not Available
Yes
Integrated Antenna
Not Available
Yes
LED DRLs
Yes
Yes
LED Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
LED Taillights
Yes
Yes
Sun Roof
Not Available
Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof / Moonroof
Optional
Optional
Turn Indicator in ORVM
Not Available
Yes
Trunk Light
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Ground Clearance (Laden)
Not Available
175 mm
Length*Width*Height
4830*1925*1620 mm3
4425*1873*1651 mm3
Wheelbase
2930 mm
2923 mm
No. Of Doors
Not Available
5

Connectivity
Not Available
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Addtional Comfort Features
Soundproof double glazed glass - windscreen and front door
Power folding rear head restraints, Clean Zone, air purifier, humidity sensor, Driving range up to 418km. When needed, at home or at work can fast-charge from zero to 80% in around 40 minutes. Fast charging DC up to 150 kW under optimal charging conditions., Key remort control High level, Power adjustable Passenger seat,mechanical chudhion extension front seat,mechanical release fold 2nd row rear seat, power foldable rear headrest from centre stack display,Waste bin in front of armrest,Tunnel console high glos black,One Pedal Drive option, Air Purifier System with PM 2.5 sensor
USB Charger
Not Available
Front
Central Control Armrest
Not Available
Available
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Luggage Hook and Net
Not Available
Yes
Lane Change Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Additional Entertainment Features
Not Available
Google Assistant, Google Play, Google Maps, 250W High Performing Sound System,12V power outlet and one or two USB ports, speech function,, App Store or Google Play,
Automatic Climate Control
Available
2 Zone
Memory Functions For Seat
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Internal Storage
Not Available
Yes
No of Speakers
10
8
Adjustable Steering
4
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
USB Ports
Not Available
Available
Additional Features
58L Front Trunk capacity
Fog lamps with cornering function, Body-coloured covered grille, Door mirror covers, Black Stone, High-gloss black side window trim, Panoramic roof, Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey, Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar, Roof rails, glossy black,, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh, BEV grill, colour coordinated / covered mesh,High gloss black decor side window, Handle side door body color keyless and illumination, Black rear view mirror covers,EBL, Flashing brake light and hazard warning, C-Pillar recharge moulding
No of Tweeter
No
No
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Front and Rear
Power Windows Front
Not Available
Yes
Power Windows Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Window Washer
Yes
Yes
Speakers
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Cupholders Rear
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
9 Inch
Lumbar Support
No
Yes
Wireless Phone Charging
Yes
Yes
Subwoofer
No
No
Folding Rear Seat
Not Available
60:40 Split
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Rear ACVents
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Yes
Rear Touch Screen Size
Not Available
No
Air Quality Control
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Not Available
Yes
Hands Free Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest
Yes
Yes
Memory Function Seats
Driver's Seat Only
Driver's Seat Only
Active Noise Cancellation
Yes
Not Available
Door and Trunk Ajar Warning
Not Available
Yes
Adjustable Headrest
Yes
Yes
Voice Commands
Not Available
Yes
Powered Seats
Front Only
Not Available
Cooled Glovebox
Not Available
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Not Available
Yes
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Touch-screen Display
Yes
Yes
Speakers Front
Not Available
Yes
Speakers Rear
Not Available
Yes
Auto Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Follow me home headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Adjustable Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Front & Rear
Front Cupholders
Not Available
Yes
Door Pockets
Not Available
Front Door
12V Power Outlets
Yes
Yes
Bottle Holder
Not Available
Front Door

Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
Yes
Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)
No
Not Available
Day/Night Rearview Mirror
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitor
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Assist
Yes
Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
360 View Camera
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Available
Not Available
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbag Rear
Yes
No
Speed Alert
Not Available
Yes
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
7
Brake Assist (BA)
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Advance Safety Features
Far Side Airbag
Passenger airbag cut-off switch, Park assist, front, rear and sides, Lane Keeping Aid (speeds above 65 km/h.), Oncoming Lane Mitigation (Active between 60 and 140 km/h), Road Sign Information, ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat, Cross-traffic alert, Volvo Cars app, Google built-in, Interior motion sensor for alarm, Inclinaion sensor for alarm, Diode in front door,Tempered glass, side & rear windows, Collision Mitigation support rear, Blind spot information system with cross traffic alert, curtains airbag
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Lane Watch Camera
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Eletronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps (Front / Rear )
Rear
Not Available
Rear Wash Wiper
Yes
Yes
Day Night IRVM
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Camera
3
Not Available
Side Airbag
Yes
Yes

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

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

grossWeight
2700 kg
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
Volvo EX40
  • Arguably the best looking amongst its rivals, brilliant in-cabin experience, advanced radar-guided safety tech, refined petrol engine
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
Volvo EX40
  • On the expensive side of the spectrum, ride quality is a bit stiff, limited retail and service network
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