BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant)

Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify

On running cost, the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) saves more versus petrol (about ₹82,733/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.

Our verdict

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) for a lower price and more power; choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) for a bigger battery. Leads 4-1 of 9 tracked specs.

Head-to-head 9 specs compared BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) ₹48,90,000 Wins 4 of 9 Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) ₹55,71,000 Wins 1 of 9
Price (ex-showroom) ₹48,90,000Best ₹55,71,000
On-road (Delhi, est.) ₹50,61,150Best ₹57,65,985
Range 567 km ARAI 690 km ARAI
Battery 82.56 kWh 84 kWhBest
Charging 82.56 kWh Blade battery, DC fast charge up to 150 kW, 10-80% in about 45 min; AC 11 kW 10-80% in 18 min on 350kW DC ultra-fast charger; 10-100% in about 7 hr 35 min on 11kW AC
Motor 230 kWBest 168 kW
Top speed - -
Est. annual saving vs petrol ₹82,733 ₹82,733
Est. insurance (year 1) ₹1,71,150Best ₹1,94,985

"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.

Full details: BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) · Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant)

FAQ

Which is better, the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) or the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant)?

Pick the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) for a lower price and more power; choose the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) for a bigger battery.

Is the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) or the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) cheaper?

The BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹48,90,000 versus ₹55,71,000. On-road in Delhi, the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) is cheaper (₹50,61,150).

Which has more real-world range, the BYD Sealion 7 Premium (RWD) or the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant)?

A verified real-world range is not yet published for both models; each model's page shows what is available.