Comparing the BYD Seal and the Kia Carens Clavis EV side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the BYD Seal is available at ₹4,199,000, while the Kia Carens Clavis EV is priced at ₹2,055,000. On the engine front, the BYD Seal comes with a N/A (Electric) unit compared to the Kia Carens Clavis EV's N/A (Electric), producing 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) and 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) respectively. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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| Battery | Blade LFP 82.56 kWh | IP67 Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Displacement | N/A (Electric) | N/A (Electric) |
| Drive Type | RWD / AWD | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) / AWD |
| Engine Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual or Single) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-Speed | Single-Speed Reduction Gearbox |
| Power | 308 bhp (RWD) / 523 bhp (AWD) | 141 bhp (Single Motor FWD) / 214 bhp (Dual Motor AWD) |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Torque | 360 Nm (RWD) / 670 Nm (AWD) | 255 Nm (FWD) / 350 Nm (AWD) |
| Transmission Type | Automatic (Single-Speed) | Automatic (Single-Speed) |
Electric Vehicle Specs |
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| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | 51.4 kWh / 65 kWh |
| Charging Time | DC Fast: ~26 min (10-80%) | DC Fast: ~42 min (10-80%) / AC: 8-10 hours |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes - DC Fast (150 kW) | Yes - CCS2 DC Fast Charging (100 kW) |
| Range | 650 km - WLTP (RWD) | 473 km (ARAI - 65 kWh) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes | Yes - Paddle Shifter-based |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 400 Litres + 50 L frunk | 216 Litres (all rows up) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2250 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm | 195 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 1975 kg (AWD) | 1750 kg (est.) |
| Length, Width, Height | 4800 mm / 1875 mm / 1460 mm | 4540 mm / 1800 mm / 1708 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 6 / 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt & Telescopic | Tilt & Telescopic |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cluster | 10.25-inch Digital Cluster | 10.25-inch Full Digital Cluster |
| Cruise Control | Yes - Adaptive ADAS | Yes |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | Yes - Front | — |
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch Rotating Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | 10.25-inch Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | Yes | Yes |
| Power Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Push Start | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Seat Armrest | Yes | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Leather / Nappa Leather | Leatherette |
| Sound System | Dynaudio 12-Speaker | Bose 8-Speaker (top) |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| USB Ports | Yes - USB-C + V2L | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | Yes |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Yes |
| DRLs | LED DRLs | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Headlight | LED Matrix Headlamps | LED Headlamps |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Not Available (Sedan) | Yes |
| Roof Rails | — | Yes |
| Tail Lamp Type | LED Tail Lamps | LED Tail Lamps |
| Tyre Size | 235/45 R19 | 215/60 R17 |
| Tyre Type | Radial, Tubeless | Radial, Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | 19-inch Alloy Wheels | 17-inch Alloy Wheels |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes - iTAC | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes - 360° | Yes - 360° Camera |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Yes | Yes |
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| Color Options | Aurora WhiteCosmos BlackAtlantic GreyShark Grey | Glacier White PearlAurora Black PearlImperial BlueIvory Silver MattePewter OliveGravity Grey |
| Rating (out of 5) | 4.3 | 4.0 |
| Reviewer Name | Motoautiv Expert | Motoautiv Expert |
