Both Seal and Ioniq 5 are feature packed offerings, but the Seal offers more performance with its larger battery pack
If you are looking for a premium EV priced under Rs 50 lakh, two popular options that come to mind are the BYD Seal and the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The BYD Seal is a premium electric sedan, while the Ioniq 5 is a premium electric SUV. The mid-spec Premium Range variant of the Seal is closely priced to Hyundai’s EV. Let’s compare them in terms of specifications and features on paper.
Price
BYD Seal Premium Range | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
Rs 45.55 lakh | Rs 46.05 lakh |
Dimensions
Model | BYD Seal | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
Length | 4800 mm | 4635 mm |
Width | 1875 mm | 1890 mm |
Height | 1460 mm | 1625 mm |
Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 3000 mm |
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Being a sedan, the BYD Seal is 165 mm longer than the Hyundai Ioniq 5. However, the Ioniq 5 is still 15 mm wider and 165 mm taller than the Seal electric sedan.
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Despite being long, the wheelbase of the BYD Seal is 80 mm shorter than that of the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Battery Pack Electric Motor
Specifications | BYD Seal | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
Battery Pack | 82.56 kWh | 72.6 kWh |
Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
Power | 313 PS | 217 PS |
Torque | 360 Nm | 350 Nm |
Claimed Range | 650 km | 631 km |
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Owing to the advantage of a larger battery pack, the Seal electric sedan is 96 PS more powerful than the Ioniq 5. However, the difference between the torque output between both EVs is just 10 Nm, with Seal having a higher torque output.
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Both EVs here feature a rear-wheel-drive electric motor.
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Charging
Specifications | BYD Seal | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
Battery Pack | 82.56 kWh | 72.6 kWh |
AC Charger | 7 kW | 11 kW |
DC Fast Charger | 150 kW | 150 kW, 350 kW |
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In comparison to the BYD Seal, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 supports three charging options, including one 350 kW DC fast charging.
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The Seal supports 7 kW AC charging, while the Ioniq 5 supports 11 kW AC charging, which means the Ioniq 5 will take less time to charge than the Seal, even while using AC charging.
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Both EVs here also support the 150 kW DC fast charging option.
Feature Highlights
Model | BYD Seal | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
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In comparison, the Ioniq 5 comes with an integrated 12.3-inch display (one for the infotainment and the other for the driver’s display). The Ioniq 5 gets an 8-speaker sound system, ie, 4 less speakers than that of the Seal.
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The Seal and Ioniq 5, both come with heated and ventilated front seats, but the latter also offers heated rear seats.
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However, both EVs here feature vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. This feature allows you to power your secondary devices using the car’s battery.
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In terms of safety, the BYD Seal offers 9 airbags, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 only gets 6 airbags. Safety equipment such as a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, and a full suite of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are available with both EVs.
Final Takeaway
Both the BYD Seal and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 are feature-loaded and offer a claimed driving range of more than 600km. However, the Seal has a larger battery pack and is also more powerful than the Ioniq 5. So, if you’re someone who prioritizes performance and doesn’t mind a low-slung sedan, the BYD Seal is for you. On the other hand, if you prefer an SUV body style, the Ioniq 5 also makes a lot of sense.
So which one would you choose between these two? Let us know in the comments…
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