MG Comet EV vs BYD Seal — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 21 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Pick the BYD Seal for range; pick the MG Comet EV for value.
MG Comet EV
MG
Comet EV
₹7.49 L
Range: 150 km
Battery: 17.3 kWh
Top: 100 km/h
Charge: — 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 | MG Comet EV | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹7.49 L | ₹45.44 L |
| Battery | 17.3 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Real-world range | 150 km | 510 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 230 km | 650 km |
| Top speed | 100 km/h | 180 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13s | 3.8s |
| Motor power | 30 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor torque | 110 Nm | 670 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | Not supported | 37 min |
| AC charging | 7 hr | 13 hr |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Seating | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | — | 402 L |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 145 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | Untested | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
MG Comet EV
- • Pace
- • Play
- • Plush
BYD Seal
- • Premium RWD
- • Performance AWD
Key Features
MG Comet EV
- ✓ Dual 10.25" screens
- ✓ Connected app
- ✓ Compact urban
BYD Seal
- ✓ Cell-to-body Blade battery
- ✓ 3.8s 0-100
- ✓ V2L
- ✓ Heat pump
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV squeezes ~8.7 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
BYD Seal
BYD Seal combines 5-seat capacity, 402L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV at ₹7.49 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG Comet EV
MG Comet EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG Comet EV
Pros
- + Cheapest 4-seater EV
- + Easy to park
- + Great as 2nd car
Cons
- − No DC fast charging
- − Tiny boot
- − Not for highways
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 MG Comet EV for value.
- Better real-world range: BYD Seal — BYD Seal delivers ~510 km vs 150 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): MG Comet EV — MG Comet EV costs ~₹4,993 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: BYD Seal — BYD Seal scores 5★ NCAP.
- Better performance: BYD Seal — BYD Seal hits 100 km/h in 3.8s.
- Most affordable: MG Comet EV — Starts at ₹7.49 L — ₹37.95 L cheaper than the priciest here.