BYD Sealion 7 Vs Volvo EX40: Which Electric SUV Should You Pick?

The BYD Sealion 7 is the newest entrant in the premium electric SUV space in India. It comes with a loaded package with plenty of features, capable powertrains and a very spacious interior. It faces competition from plenty of EVs, and one of its key competitors is the Volvo EX40. Volvos are known for their well-packaged SUVs, and in this article, we compare the specifications of the EX40 with those of the newly launched Sealion 7. 

May the better SUV win…

How Much Do They Cost? 

Here’s a detailed look at their respective prices:  

As seen in the table above, the Sealion 7 is the more affordable SUV overall. However, if you are someone who is ready to spend over Rs 50 lakh, then you might be okay to spend a little extra for the Volvo. So which SUV is more value for money and packs more? Let’s find out: 

Dimensions 

The Sealion 7 is the longer, and wider SUV and also offers a significantly greater wheelbase which essentially leads to more space inside the cabin. However, the EX40 is marginally taller. 

Features 

Equipment	BYD Sealion 7	Volvo EX40
LED headlamps With DRLs	Yes	Yes
Wheel-size	20-inch alloy wheels	19-inch alloy wheels
Infotainment	15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system	9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Built-in google	No	Yes
Digital Driver’s Display	Yes, 10.25-inch	Yes, 12.3-inch
Android Auto And Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes
Heads-up display	Yes	No
Powered front seats	Yes	Yes
Seat Ventilation	Yes	Yes
Memory function	Yes, front seats only	Yes, driver seat only
Sunroof	Yes, panoramic	Yes, panoramic
Automatic climate control	Yes, dual-zone	Yes, dual-zone
Wireless phone charging	Yes	Yes
Speakers	12 Dynaudio speakers	13-speaker Harman Kardon system
Ambient lighting	Yes	Yes
NFC-based digital card key	Yes	No
Connected car tech	Yes	Yes
Airbags	11	7
ADAS features	Yes	Yes
Tyre pressure monitoring system	Yes	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes
360-degree camera	Yes, with front and rear parking sensors	Yes, with front and rear parking sensors
Electronic parking brake with auto hold function	Yes	Yes

The Sealion 7 offers a larger infotainment system which has a rotating function as well. The Volvo’s infotainment is relatively smaller but is powered by Google itself and gets in-built Google Maps. The EX40 gets an extra speaker, while the Sealion 7 boasts extras like an NFC key, an AR-based heads-up display, and more airbags. 

Powertrain 

The Sealion 7 is clearly superior in the specifications department. It offers a larger battery pack, and much more power output irrespective of the version you choose. It also has an all-wheel drive system. The greater power output also results in a quicker 0-100 kmph time. The Sealion 7’s Premium variant (RWD) offers the highest claimed range in this comparison. 

Verdict 

If you aren’t someone who has just skipped to the verdict, you would have understood by now which SUV is the clear winner here. Yes, the Sealion 7 dominates the EX40 in almost every aspect. It has a greater road presence, offers a larger battery pack, is quicker and also has a greater claimed range. However, what the EX40 offers is intangible. 

The Swedish automaker has a reputation of its own and stands out even among the world’s top car manufacturers. Owning a Volvo car brings a sense of sophistication in itself, and they are also considered as one of the safest cars in the world. 

So, if you just look at the specifications, then the Sealion 7 wins by a fair margin. However, if you are able to look beyond the numbers, then the EX40 could also start making sense! 

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.