BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6. Volvo XC40 Recharge, And BMW i4: Specifications Compared

The BYD Seal isn’t solely probably the most inexpensive providing within the phase, but it surely’s additionally probably the most highly effective EV on this comparability

The BYD Seal electrical sedan has now entered the Indian market because the third providing from the automaker within the nation. This electrical sedan competes with fashions such because the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and BMW i4. Let’s examine the specs of the India-spec Seal with these of its rivals to see how they stack up in opposition to one another on paper.

First, let’s take a look on the costs of those EVs:

BYD Seal	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Rs 41 lakh to Rs 53 lakh	Rs 46.05 lakh	Rs 60.95 lakh to Rs 65.95 lakh	Rs 57.90 lakh	Rs 72.50 lakh to Rs 77.50 lakh

The BYD Seal comes out to be probably the most inexpensive mannequin on this comparability. Its entry stage variant undercuts Hyundai Ioniq 5 by greater than Rs 5 lakh. Its top-spec AWD variant can be probably the most inexpensive efficiency choice right here, undercutting Volvo’s AWD electrical providing by round Rs 5 lakh as properly.

Dimensions

Models	BYD Seal	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Length	4800 mm	4635 mm	4695 mm	4440 mm	4783 mm
Width	1875 mm	1890 mm	1890 mm	1863 mm	1852 mm
Height	1460 mm	1625 mm	1570 mm	1647 mm	1448 mm
Wheelbase	2920 mm	3000 mm	2900 mm	2702 mm	2856 mm

The BYD Seal is the longest electrical automotive of this group. However with regards to width, the Ioniq 5 and EV6 are widest of all.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge, as a consequence of its correct SUV stance, is the tallest EV on this comparability.
However, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 boasts the utmost wheelbase.

Battery Pack & Electric Motor

Specifications	BYD Seal			Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6		Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Battery Pack	61.44 kWh	82.56 kWh	82.56 kWh	72.6 kWh	77.4 kWh		78 kWh	70.2 kWh	83.9 kWh
Drive Type	RWD	RWD	AWD	RWD	RWD	AWD	AWD	RWD	RWD
Power	204 PS	313 PS	530 PS	217 PS	229 PS	325 PS	408 PS	286 PS	340 PS
Torque	310 Nm	360 Nm	670 Nm	350 Nm	350 Nm	605 Nm	660 Nm	430 Nm	430 Nm
Claimed Range	510 km	650 km	580 km	631 km	Up to 708 km		419 km	Up to 590 km

Among all different EVs talked about right here, the BYD Seal comes with probably the most variety of powertrain choices. The Kia EV6 and BMW i4 additionally include two powertrain choices whereas the Ioniq 5 and XC40 Recharge solely get the one.
The Seal’s all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant is probably the most highly effective EV right here. However, the Kia EV6 gives the very best claimed driving vary of 708 km (ARAI-rated).
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and BMW i4 miss out on AWD drivetrains for Indian patrons.
The BMW i4, regardless of having the most important 83.9 kWh battery pack mated to a rear-wheel-drive motor, gives much less vary than Seal, Ioniq 5, and EV6.

Charging

Specifications	BYD Seal			Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Battery Pack	61.44 kWh	82.56 kWh	82.56 kWh	72.6 kWh	77.4 kWh	78 kWh	70.2 kWh	83.9 kWh
AC Charger	7 kW	7 kW	7 kW	11 kW	7.2 kW	11 kW	11kW	11kW
DC Fast Charger	110 kW	150 kW	150 kW	50 kW ,150 kW	50 kW, 350 kW	150 kW	180 kW	205 kW

The Kia EV6 helps the very best charging capability of as much as 350 kW, by which its battery may be recharged from 0 to 80 p.c in simply 18 minutes. The BYD Seal on different hand helps quick charging capabilities of as much as 150 kW, whereas its smaller battery pack model solely helps as much as 110 kW quick charging.

Feature Highlights

Models	BYD Seal	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Kia EV6	Volvo XC40 Recharge	BMW i4
Exterior			Dual LED headlamps with adaptive driving beam LED DRLs with sequential flip indicators Connected LED taillamps with sequential rear flip indicators Flush-type door handles 19-inch alloy wheels
Interior	Leather seat upholstery Leather wrapped steering wheel 8-way energy driver’s seat 6-way powered co-driver’s seat Rear fold-out armrest 4-way energy lumbar adjustment driver’s seat	Eco-friendly leather-based upholstery Power adjustable entrance seats Memory seat configuration (all seats)	Vegan leather-based seat upholstery Vegan leather-based wrapped steering wheel 10-way adjustable driver’s seat with reminiscence perform 10-way adjustable co-driver’s seat	Leather-free upholstery Partially recycled carpets Artificial leather-based wrapped steering wheel Powered entrance seats 4-way energy adjustable driver’s seat	Leather seat upholstery M leather-based steering wheel Powered entrance seats
Comfort & Convenience	Dual-zone local weather management ventilated & heated entrance seats Rear AC vents Panoramic glass roof 2 wi-fi cellphone chargers HeatedORVMs Mood lighting V2L (vehicle-to-load) perform Heads-up show Air Purifier Driver’s seat with reminiscence perform Memory perform for ORVMs Door mirror auto tilt perform	Dual-zone local weather management Ambient lighting Powered tailgate Ventilated & heated entrance seats Heated Rear seats Heated ORVMs Wireless cellphone charger Rear Window sunshade Panoramic sunroof V2L (vehicle-to-load) perform Virtual engine sound system (VESS)	Dual zone local weather management Ventilated and entrance seats Heated steering wheel 64 color ambient lighting Single-pane sunroof Wireless cellphone charger Air Purifier Heads-up show	Dual-zone local weather management Ambient lighting Powered tailgate Driver’s seat with reminiscence perform Cushion extension for the entrance seats Panoramic sunroof Wireless cellphone charger Air air purifier Auto-dimmingORVMs	Wireless charging Rear axle Air suspension
Infotainment	15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system 10.25-inch digital driver’s show	12.3-inch built-in twin screens for driver’s show and infotainment system 8-speaker Bose premium sound system Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay Ambient sound	Integrated show for twin 12.3-inch driver’s show and touchscreen infotainment 14-speaker Meridian audio system Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay	12.3-inch digital driver’s show 9-inch portrait-oriented infotainment show 14-speaker Harman Kardon audio system Apple CarPlay (Wired)	14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment 12.3-inch digital driver’s show Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system Cruise management with braking perform
Safety	9 airbags 360-degree digital camera Front & rear parking sensors Rear defogger Rain-sensing wipers (frameless) Electronic parking brake with auto maintain Hill maintain help Electronic stability management Tractional management ISOFIX youngster seat anchorage			7 airbags 360-degree digital camera	6 airbags Rear view digital camera Front and rear parking sensors Park help Electronic stability management Tyre stress monitoring system Electronic parking brake

When it involves options, all 5 electrical vehicles right here supply an in depth listing of comforts and applied sciences.
The BYD Seal will get the most important 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system right here, and it’s the one one that may rotate between portrait and panorama orientation. After the Seal, it’s the BMW i4 which will get a 14.9-inch infotainment system.
The Seal electrical sedan additionally will get a reminiscence perform for the ORVMs which no different EV gives right here.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge has the smallest 9-inch portrait infotainment display screen. While it lacks Android Auto connectivity, its infotainment system is powered by Google itself so that you do get options like Google Maps built-in. In truth, this method doesn’t even supply wi-fi connectivity for the Apple CarPlay.
The BMW i4 has the perfect 17-speaker Harman Kardon audio system amongst all different EVs. The XC40 Recharge additionally will get the Harman Kardon audio system however with fewer audio system. The Seal on different hand will get a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system.
Save for the BMW i4 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge, all different EVs right here include vehicle-to-load (V2L) performance. Through this function, you possibly can energy your exterior units utilizing your automotive’s battery energy.
The BMW i4 is the one providing on this comparability which comes with rear axle mounted air suspension. In this, the suspension can robotically modify the journey peak relying on the highway floor with the intention to present easy journey high quality.
Also, the i4 is the one EV to supply a tri-zone local weather management function, whereas all different EVs include dualz-one local weather management.
In phrases of security, it’s once more the BYD Seal which will get most 9 airbags, whereas Ioniq 5 and BMW i4 solely include 6 airbags.
Save for the BMW i4, all EVs right here come geared up with a 360-degree digital camera, and a full suite of superior driver help methods (ADAS) expertise.

The BYD Seal gives robust competitors to all different premium electrical vehicles and emerges as probably the most value-for-money choice on this comparability. It not solely gives probably the most options but additionally boasts a formidable driving vary of as much as 650 km. On the opposite hand, the BMW i4 appears to be an costly alternative for what it gives, however that’s maybe as a consequence of its luxurious badge.So, which of those EV do you assume is the perfect, and why? Let us know within the feedback

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