BYD Sealion 7 vs Tesla Model Y
The Sealion 7 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹41.90 lakh against ₹50.89 lakh for the Model Y. Expert reviewers rate the Sealion 7 higher (8/10 vs 7/10). The Model Y seats more people (up to 6).
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Sealion 7 vs Model Y: specs and prices
| BYD Sealion 7 | Tesla Model Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹41.90 L – ₹55.90 L | ₹50.89 L – ₹61.99 L |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Seats | 5 | 5 / 6 |
| Mileage / range | 520–567 km range | 500–681 km range |
| Airbags (max) | 11 | 9 |
| Crash-test rating | Not tested | Not tested |
| Expert score | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Variants | 3 | 2 |
| Cheapest automatic | ₹41.90 L | ₹50.89 L |
Ex-showroom prices from each maker's official website, updated 2026-10-22. On-road prices depend on your state.
Quick answers
- Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Tesla Model Y?
- The BYD Sealion 7 starts at ₹41.90 lakh ex-showroom; the Tesla Model Y starts at ₹50.89 lakh. Prices updated 2026-10-22.
- Which is safer, the Sealion 7 or the Model Y?
- Neither has a published crash-test rating yet. The Sealion 7 has up to 11 airbags and the Model Y up to 9.
- Which is better, the Sealion 7 or the Model Y?
- The Sealion 7 is cheaper to get into: it starts at ₹41.90 lakh against ₹50.89 lakh for the Model Y. Expert reviewers rate the Sealion 7 higher (8/10 vs 7/10). The Model Y seats more people (up to 6). Which suits you depends on your budget and the features you need: Right Ride's matcher ranks both against your priorities and shows on-road prices for your state.