MG ZS EV vs BYD Seal — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 22 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Pick the BYD Seal for range; pick the MG ZS EV for value.
MG ZS EV
MG
ZS EV
₹18.98 L
Range: 340 km
Battery: 50.3 kWh
Top: 175 km/h
Charge: 60 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 ZS EV | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹18.98 L | ₹45.44 L |
| Battery | 50.3 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Real-world range | 340 km | 510 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 461 km | 650 km |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 180 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5s | 3.8s |
| Motor power | 130 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor torque | 280 Nm | 670 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | 60 min | 37 min |
| AC charging | 8 hr | 13 hr |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | 448 L | 402 L |
| Ground clearance | 177 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
MG ZS EV
- • Excite
- • Exclusive
- • Essence
BYD Seal
- • Premium RWD
- • Performance AWD
Key Features
MG ZS EV
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ i-SMART connected
- ✓ PM2.5 filter
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 ZS EV
MG ZS EV squeezes ~6.8 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
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV combines 5-seat capacity, 448L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV at ₹18.98 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG ZS EV
Pros
- + Premium feel
- + ADAS Level 2
- + Long warranty
Cons
- − Pricier
- − Lower ground clearance
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 ZS EV for value.
- Better real-world range: BYD Seal — BYD Seal delivers ~510 km vs 340 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): MG ZS EV — MG ZS EV costs ~₹5,582 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: MG ZS EV — Starts at ₹18.98 L — ₹26.46 L cheaper than the priciest here.