Head-to-head comparison

BYD Sealion 7 vs MG ZS EV

Verdict

BYD Sealion 7 wins on Range, Performance, Practicality, and Charging.

MG ZS EV wins on Safety.

MG ZS EV is €17,000 cheaper.

BYD Sealion 7 has 136 km more range.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreBYD Sealion 7MG ZS EV
Overall7657
Value7977
Range7145
Performance9742
Safety83100
Practicality6143
Charging637
Spec
BYD
Sealion 7
MG
ZS EV
PropulsionBEVBEV
Segmentsuvsuv
Pricing€47,990 - €56,990€30,990 - €36,990
Battery Capacity91.3 kWh72.6 kWh
WLTP Range456km320km
Power Output530hp212hp
Torque690Nm280Nm
Top Speed215km/h175km/h
0-100 km/h4.5s8.6s
Drive TypeRWDFWD
DC Charge Time24min36min
DC Charge Power150.0 kW92.0 kW
Length4830mm4323mm
Width1925mm1809mm
Height1620mm1649mm
Wheelbase2930mm2581mm
Trunk Volume520L470L
Seats (Seats)55
Euro NCAP Rating5 ★5 ★
EU Homologated
Warranty6y / 150,000 km7y / 150,000 km

Facts

Facts about BYD Sealion 7

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

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

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

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

Facts about MG ZS EV

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the BYD Sealion 7 or the MG ZS EV?

The MG ZS EV is cheaper, starting at €30,990 versus €47,990 for the BYD Sealion 7 — a difference of €17,000.

Which has more range, the BYD Sealion 7 or the MG ZS EV?

The BYD Sealion 7 has more range: 456 km versus 320 km WLTP, 136 km more.

Which is more powerful, the BYD Sealion 7 or the MG ZS EV?

The BYD Sealion 7 is more powerful: 530 hp versus 212 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the BYD Sealion 7 or the MG ZS EV?

The BYD Sealion 7 scores higher overall: 76/100 versus 57/100.

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