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MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid vs BYD Sealion 7

2nd place2/10
MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid

MG

EHS Plug-in Hybrid

Compared version: NOUL EHS 1,5 T-Gdi 2+1 AT Excite

from€39,644

31 dealers · 28 counties

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Very good

Ranked #4 of 17 ranked plug-in hybrid

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)SUV

Data: 10/10 fields

Leads on

  • Range+18 pts
  • Safety · warranty 7 years (+1)+12 pts
  • Value · €9,156 cheaper (−19%)+11 pts

Trade-offs

  • Practicality · boot 441 l (−79)−16 pts
  • Performance · 0–100 km/h in 6.8 s (+0.1 s)−13 pts
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Winner8/10
BYD Sealion 7

BYD

Sealion 7

Compared version: Comfort

from€48,800

29 dealers · 25 counties

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Very good

Ranked #6 of 21 ranked BEV

Battery Electric (BEV)SUV

Data: 12/12 fields

Leads on

  • Practicality · boot 520 l (+79)+16 pts
  • Performance · 0–100 km/h in 6.7 s (−0.1 s)+13 pts

Trade-offs

  • Range−18 pts
  • Safety · warranty 6 years (−1)−12 pts
  • Value−11 pts
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The duel in points

One point for every criterion won clearly: the best value, with the others more than 5% behind. Ties give no points.

MG

EHS Plug-in Hybrid

2

BYD

Sealion 7

8

BYD Sealion 7 leads: 8 of 10 criteria won clearly. 3 criteria are tied.

  • Price & warranty20
  • Battery & charging03
  • Performance03
  • Dimensions & practicality02
  • Safetytie

What matters to you?

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Who leads on what

On each score axis, the model at least 5 points ahead of the next one. Below that we write “tight”.

You are comparing different categories: plug-in hybrid (MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid) and electric (BYD Sealion 7). The Charging axis does not apply to every model, so we compare on Value, Range, Performance, Safety, and Practicality. Overall scores are not directly comparable across categories.

  • Value

    MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid+11 pts

  • Range

    MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid+18 pts

  • Performance

    BYD Sealion 7+13 pts

  • Safety

    MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid+12 pts

  • Practicality

    BYD Sealion 7+16 pts

  • Charging

    does not apply

MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid is the cheapest; BYD Sealion 7 costs €9,156 more (+23%).

BYD Sealion 7 has the longest range; MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid has 373 km less (−77%).

Score axes

Absolute 0–100 score on fixed scales, calculated for each model's entry version.

How we calculate the score

Overall score· not directly comparable across categories

MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid73
BYD Sealion 767

Value

+11 pts
MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid69
BYD Sealion 758

Range

+18 pts
MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid84
BYD Sealion 766

Performance

+13 pts
MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid58
BYD Sealion 771

Safety

+12 pts
MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid100
BYD Sealion 788

Practicality

+16 pts
MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid53
BYD Sealion 769

Charging

MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid—
BYD Sealion 751

Specifications

Differences are measured against the best in the comparison.

How to read the table

  • best in the comparison
  • ≈equal: within 5% of the best
  • 5–20%behind: 5–20% from the best
  • > 20%far behind: more than 20%
  • n/a: no data — never counted as a difference

MG

EHS Plug-in Hybrid

€39,644

BYD

Sealion 7

€48,800

Price from

€39,644

best

€48,800

+23%+9,156 €
Top price in range

€41,678

€58,000

Warranty

7 years / 150,000 km

best

6 years / 150,000 km

−14%−1 year
Battery capacity

21.4 kWh

−74%−61.1 kWh

5.1 km/kWh

82.5 kWh

best

5.8 km/kWh

WLTP range

109 km

−77%−373 km

€364/km

482 km

best

€101/km

DC charging power
n/a

150 kW

DC charging time
n/a

32 min

AC charging power

6.6 kW

−40%−4.4 kW

11 kW

best
Power

272 hp · 200 kW

−13%−41 hp

€146/hp

313 hp · 230 kW

best

€156/hp

Torque

480 Nm

−30%−210 Nm

690 Nm

best
Top speed

190 km/h

−12%−25 km/h

215 km/h

best
0–100 km/h

6.8 s

≈ equal

6.7 s

best
Drive

FWD

RWD

Length

4,670 mm

4,830 mm

Width

1,890 mm

1,925 mm

Height

1,664 mm

1,620 mm

Wheelbase

2,750 mm

−6%−180 mm

2,930 mm

best
Boot volume

441 l

−15%−79 l

520 l

best
Seats

5

5

Euro NCAP rating

5 ★

5 ★

EU homologated

Yes

Yes

Data verified
09/27/2026
09/27/2026

Verified facts

With source and date, for each model in the comparison.

MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid

Safety

Euro NCAP (noiembrie 2024): noul MG HS 5 stele – Adulți 90%, Copii 85%, Pietoni 83%, Asistență 74%.

HSEuro NCAP
carguide.phmediasecondary sourceEurope / global
Tests

ADAC Autotest MG HS (2025): consum Ecotest 1,6 l benzină + 18,5 kWh/100 km, notă generală 2,4; distanță de frânare 38,0 m; încărcare doar AC 6,6 kW (peste 3 ore); monitorizare șofer prea sensibilă; recunoaștere limite de viteză nefiabilă.

HS PHEVIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global
Warranty

Declarația de garanție MG România (24.06.2025): garanție 84 luni sau 150.000 km, incluzând bateria de înaltă tensiune – acoperită dacă capacitatea scade sub 70% din valoarea inițială; baterie 12V 2 ani; taxi/uz comercial 3 ani/100.000 km; garanție transferabilă; reparații doar în service autorizat MG.

Warranty & assistance
static.mgcluj.romediaRomania
Safety

Singura alertă EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) găsită pentru MG: MG eHS (2022), publicată pe 18.04.2023 – cablul de împământare al elementului de încălzire nu era fixat corect și se putea desprinde, cu risc de incendiu.

eHSRecalls
car-recalls.euofficialsecondary sourceEurope / global

BYD Sealion 7

Safety

Euro NCAP (9 aprilie 2025): 5 stele – Adulți 87%, Copii 93%, Pietoni/bicicliști 76%, Asistență 79%. Slăbiciuni: protecție „slabă” a toracelui pasagerului din spate la testul cu barieră rigidă; rezultate slabe la stâlpii parbrizului pentru capul pietonului.

Sealion 7Euro NCAP
euroncap.comofficialEurope / global
Tests

ADAC Autotest (27 februarie 2026): consum Ecotest 24,1 kWh/100 km inclusiv pierderi la încărcare, autonomie ADAC ≈430 km, putere de încărcare DC maximă 226 kW și medie 173,1 kW până la 80%; 4 din 5 stele Ecotest din cauza consumului ridicat.

Sealion 7 Excellence AWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global
Tests

ADAC, test de iarnă 2026 (0°C, 111 km/h medie): autonomie 293 km față de 502 km WLTP (≈58%), consum 35,3 kWh/100 km față de 21,9 WLTP; în 20 min de încărcare a recuperat 161 km; climatizarea automată nu menținea temperatura țintă; cel mai mare consum din test.

Sealion 7 Excellence AWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
adac.deofficialEurope / global
Tests

Green NCAP (decembrie 2025): BYD Sealion 7 4 stele, index general 8,4/10; consum măsurat: 19,9 kWh/100 km (WLTP lab), 21,6 (vreme caldă), 31,3 (autostradă), 25,3–29,5 (iarnă).

Sealion 7 Comfort RWDIndependent tests (ADAC, Green NCAP, Autocritica)
greenncap.comofficialEurope / global

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid or the BYD Sealion 7?

The MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid is cheaper, starting at €39,644 versus €48,800 for the BYD Sealion 7 — a difference of €9,156.

Which has more range, the MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid or the BYD Sealion 7?

The BYD Sealion 7 has more range: 482 km versus 109 km WLTP, 373 km more.

Which is more powerful, the MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid or the BYD Sealion 7?

The BYD Sealion 7 is more powerful: 313 hp versus 272 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid or the BYD Sealion 7?

The MG EHS Plug-in Hybrid scores higher overall: 73/100 versus 67/100.

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