All comparisons
BYD Sealion 7 vs MG S5 EV
Nepal prices, verified July 2026 · NPR 7,800,000 vs NPR 4,399,000
The verdict
The BYD Sealion 7 takes 4 of the 7 measures to the MG S5 EV's 1, with 2 measures tied.
- The MG S5 EV undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 34 lakh — about 44% of the more expensive car's price.
- On the manufacturers' own claims the BYD Sealion 7 goes 142 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 MG S5 EV has not been published, which is itself worth weighing.
- Tax band matters here: the BYD Sealion 7 sits above the Rs 50 lakh line where the Clean Infrastructure Levy bites hardest, while the MG S5 EV does not.
Spec by spec
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7 | MG S5 EV |
|---|---|---|
| PriceEx-showroom, base variant. | NPR 7,800,000 | ★NPR 4,399,000 |
| Power | ★230 kW (313 hp) | 125 kW (170 PS) |
| Battery | ★82.56 kWh (Blade LFP) | 49.1 kWh |
| RangeManufacturer claim; real-world figures in the hills run lower. | ★482 km (claimed) | 340 km (claimed) |
| TorqueMatters on Nepal's sustained hill climbs. | ★380 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Ground clearanceThe single most underrated spec on Nepali roads. | 180 mm | 180 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 MG S5 EV?
The MG S5 EV is cheaper at NPR 4,399,000 against NPR 7,800,000. Both figures are ex-showroom for the base variant, verified July 2026.
BYD Sealion 7 vs MG S5 EV — which is better for Nepali roads?
The BYD Sealion 7 takes 4 of the 7 measures to the MG S5 EV's 1, with 2 measures tied. The MG S5 EV undercuts the BYD Sealion 7 by Rs 34 lakh — about 44% of the more expensive car's price.