All comparisons
BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Seltos
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 7,800,000 vs NPR 5,290,000
The verdict
The BYD Sealion 7 takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 2, with 2 measures tied.
- The Kia Seltos undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 25.1 lakh — about 32% of the more expensive car's price.
- The Kia Seltos carries 10 mm more ground clearance, which is the difference that shows up on unsealed roads outside the valley.
- The BYD Sealion 7 is electric and the Kia Seltos is not, so the real gap is running cost versus charging convenience — see the EV savings calculator.
- Crash safety is not a tie: the BYD Sealion 7 is rated 5 stars against 3 for the Kia Seltos.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7 | Kia Seltos |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 7,800,000 | ★NPR 5,290,000 |
| Power | ★230 kW (313 hp) | 115 hp |
| Battery | 82.56 kWh (Blade LFP) | — |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | 482 km (claimed) | — |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★380 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 180 mm | ★190 mm |
| Safety rating | ★5 Star (Euro NCAP) | 3 Star (Global NCAP) |
★ marks the stronger figure on that measure. Ties are unmarked.
Common questions
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos is cheaper at NPR 5,290,000 against NPR 7,800,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Sealion 7 vs Kia Seltos — which is better for Nepali roads?
The BYD Sealion 7 takes 3 of the 7 measures to the Kia Seltos's 2, with 2 measures tied. The Kia Seltos undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 25.1 lakh — about 32% of the more expensive car's price.