All comparisons
BYD Sealion 7 vs Hyundai Creta EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 7,800,000 vs NPR 5,196,000
The verdict
The BYD Sealion 7 takes 4 of the 7 measures to the Hyundai Creta EV's 2, with 1 measure tied.
- The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 26 lakh — about 33% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Hyundai Creta EV carries 10 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the BYD Sealion 7 goes 92 km further per charge. Expect both to fall short of those figures on hill routes.
- The BYD Sealion 7 has an independent crash rating; the Hyundai Creta EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7 | Hyundai Creta EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 7,800,000 | ★NPR 5,196,000 |
| Power | ★230 kW (313 hp) | 99 kW (135 hp) |
| Battery | ★82.56 kWh (Blade LFP) | 42 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | ★482 km (claimed) | 390 km (MIDC) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★380 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 180 mm | ★190 mm |
| Safety rating | 5 Star (Euro NCAP) | Not rated |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Hyundai Creta EV?
The Hyundai Creta EV is cheaper at NPR 5,196,000 against NPR 7,800,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Hyundai Creta EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The BYD Sealion 7 takes 4 of the 7 measures to the Hyundai Creta EV's 2, with 1 measure tied. The Hyundai Creta EV undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 26 lakh — about 33% of the more expensive car's price.