Hyundai Creta Electric vs BYD Seal — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 21 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Pick the BYD Seal for range; pick the Hyundai Creta Electric for value.
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai
Creta Electric
₹17.99 L
Range: 360 km
Battery: 51.4 kWh
Top: 165 km/h
Charge: 58 min
BYD Seal
BYD
Seal
₹45.44 L
Range: 510 km
Battery: 82.5 kWh
Top: 180 km/h
Charge: 37 min
Detailed Specifications
| Spec | Hyundai Creta Electric | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹17.99 L | ₹45.44 L |
| Battery | 51.4 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Real-world range | 360 km | 510 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 473 km | 650 km |
| Top speed | 165 km/h | 180 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 3.8s |
| Motor power | 126 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor torque | 255 Nm | 670 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | 58 min | 37 min |
| AC charging | 4 hr | 13 hr |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | 433 L | 402 L |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | 145 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | 5★ | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
Hyundai Creta Electric
- • Executive
- • Smart
- • Premium
- • Excellence
BYD Seal
- • Premium RWD
- • Performance AWD
Key Features
Hyundai Creta Electric
- ✓ V2L+V2V
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ Bose audio
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
BYD Seal
- ✓ Cell-to-body Blade battery
- ✓ 3.8s 0-100
- ✓ V2L
- ✓ Heat pump
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai Creta Electric squeezes ~7.0 km per kWh — the most efficient here, ideal for stop-go traffic.
Highway long-distance
BYD Seal
BYD Seal balances 510 km of range with 180 km/h top speed — best highway combo.
Family use
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai Creta Electric combines 5-seat capacity, 433L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai Creta Electric at ₹17.99 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai Creta Electric ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
Hyundai Creta Electric
Pros
- + Best-in-class range
- + Premium ADAS
- + V2L power
Cons
- − Premium pricing
- − Lower ground clearance than Nexon
BYD Seal
Pros
- + Tesla Model 3 pace at lower price
- + 510km real-world range
- + CTB structural battery
Cons
- − Sedan low-slung — Indian roads
- − Service network limited
Final Verdict
Pick the BYD Seal for range; pick the Hyundai Creta Electric for value.
- Better real-world range: BYD Seal — BYD Seal delivers ~510 km vs 360 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): Hyundai Creta Electric — Hyundai Creta Electric costs ~₹4,997 per km of range — the lowest of the lot.
- Better DC fast charging: BYD Seal — BYD Seal hits 10→80% in 37 min.
- Better safety: Tie — All score 5★.
- Better performance: BYD Seal — BYD Seal hits 100 km/h in 3.8s.
- Most affordable: Hyundai Creta Electric — Starts at ₹17.99 L — ₹27.45 L cheaper than the priciest here.