BYD Seal Premium Range vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Specifications Compared

Both, the Seal and Ioniq 5, are feature-packed EVs, although the Seal offers more performance with its larger battery pack

If you are looking for a premium EV priced under Rs 50 lakh, you now have a couple of options to choose between, like the recently launched BYD Seal and Hyundai Ioniq 5. The BYD Seal is a premium electric sedan, while the Ioniq 5 is the premium electric SUV crossover. 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, but first, here is how they are priced.

Price

BYD Seal Premium Range	Hyundai Ioniq 5
Rs 45.55 lakh	Rs 46.05 lakh

Dimensions

Models	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

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.
Despite being longer, the wheelbase of the BYD Seal is 80 mm shorter than that of the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
One can assume that in terms of cabin room, the Hyundai EV might have an advantage over the BYD electric sedan.

Battery Pack Electric Motor

Specifications	BYD Seal Premium Range	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

The Seal electric sedan offers 96 PS more power than the Ioniq 5. However, the difference between the torque output of both EVs is just 10 Nm, with the Seal having the higher torque output.
Both EVs here feature a single electric motor driving the rear wheels.

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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

In comparison to the BYD Seal, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 supports faster charging options, including 350 kW DC fast charging.
Even in terms of AC fast charging, the Ioniq 5 will take less time to charge than the Seal. The Hyundai EV also has a smaller battery so 0-100 percent charging should be faster too.
Both EVs here also support the 150 kW DC fast charging option.

Feature Highlights

Models	BYD Seal	Hyundai Ioniq 5
Exterior
Interior	Leather seat upholstery Leather wrapped steering wheel 8-way powered driver’s seat with memory function 6-way powered co-driver’s seat Rear fold-out armrest 4-way powered lumbar adjustment driver’s seat	Eco-friendly leather upholstery Power adjustable front seats Memory seat configuration (all seats) Fold out rear armrest Sliding front center console Slide and recline adjustable rear seats
Comfort Convenience	Dual-zone climate control Ventilated heated front seats Ambient lighting Rear AC vents Panoramic glass roof 2 wireless phone chargers Heated ORVMs Mood lighting V2L (vehicle-to-load) function Heads-up display Air purifier Memory function for ORVMs Door mirror auto tilt function	Dual-zone climate control Ventilated heated front seats Heated rear seats Ambient lighting Powered tailgate Heated ORVMs Wireless phone charger Rear Window sunshade Panoramic sunroof V2L (vehicle-to-load) function
Infotainment	15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment Wireless Android Auto Apple CarPlay 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system 10.25-inch digital driver’s display	12.3-inch integrated dual screens for driver’s display and infotainment system 8-speaker Bose sound system Wireless Android Auto Apple CarPlay Ambient sound
Safety	9 airbags 360-degree camera Front rear parking sensors Rear defogger Rain-sensing wipers (frameless) Electronic parking brake with auto hold Hill hold assist Electronic stability control Traction control ISOFIX child seat anchorage ADAS tech	6 airbags 360-degree camera Electronic stability control Hill hold assist Front rear parking sensors Electric parking brake ISOFIX child seat anchorage Rain-sensing wipers Tire pressure monitoring system ADAS tech

Both the BYD Seal and Hyundai Ioniq 5 offer a comprehensive features list as premium offerings. However, the Seal gets a bigger 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment system, mated to a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system.

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 a Bose Sound system, but only has 8 speakers.

The Seal and Ioniq 5, both come with heated and ventilated front seats, but the latter also offers heated rear seats that can also slide and recline.
Another cabin trick for the Hyundai EV is the sliding center console in the front.
However, both EVs here feature vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. This feature allows you to power your secondary devices using the car’s battery.
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, need more space in the cabin and boot, and don’t want to wince every time you go over a badly designed speed hump, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 might be more suited to you.

Which one would you pick between these two? Let us know in the comments.