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BYD Seal vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 15, 2026

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At a glance

	BYD Seal	Hyundai IONIQ 5
Ex-showroom price	Rs 1.1 crore – Rs 1.95 crore	Rs 1.04 crore
Fuel	ev	ev
Variants on sale	3	1
Distributor	Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd.	Laxmi Hyundai

Variant-wise prices (July 15, 2026)

BYD Seal

Dynamic	रु 1,10,00,000
Premium	रु 1,45,50,000
Performance	रु 1,95,00,000

Hyundai IONIQ 5

GLS VISION ROOF

रु 1,03,96,000

Specifications — Seal Dynamic vs IONIQ 5 GLS VISION ROOF

Category	BYD Seal	Hyundai IONIQ 5
Battery & Range	61.4 kWh LFP Blade battery Claimed range ~460 km, WLTP-style figure Shared DC fast charging up to ~150 kW, 20–80% ~30 min	Not disclosed officially
Motor Power & Drivetrain	Single PMSM, 150 kW, 310 Nm, rear‑wheel drive Top speed claimed around 180–200 km	Not disclosed officially
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance	Ground clearance 150 mm for all Seal variants in Nepal Wheelbase not disclosed officially (As of: 14/07/2026)	Not disclosed officially
Dimensions	Overall dimensions not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 14/07/2026)	Not disclosed officially
Cargo	Boot / cargo volume not disclosed officially (As of: 14/07/2026) Front trunk presence not disclosed officially (As of: 14/07/2026)	Not disclosed officially
Comfort & Interior	Premium sedan positioning with high‑quality cabin materials Likely leatherette or leather seats, segment‑standard Dual‑zone climate control mentioned as segment feature Rear seat comfort aimed at family and chauffeur use	Not disclosed officially
Infotainment & Convenience	Large central touchscreen, modern EV UI Digital instrument cluster for driver information Multiple drive modes selectable from infotainment Keyless entry and push‑button start expected in all variants	Not disclosed officially
Safety	Equipped with advanced driver‑assist features; ADAS package referenced Multiple airbags standard across Seal range Active safety tuned for Nepal’s premium EV market	Not disclosed officially
Design & Exterior	Ocean Series design language premium sport sedan body Four standard exterior colours available in Nepal Aerodynamic fastback sedan profile for efficiency	Not disclosed officially
Sales & Imports	Imported and distributed by Cimex Inc. Pvt. Ltd. Launched in early 2024 with three variants Positioned as flagship sedan in BYD Nepal lineup	Not disclosed officially
Value for Money Verdict	Entry Seal variant balances price and usable range Targeted at buyers wanting BYD sedan at lowest Seal price Considered strong value versus German premium ICE sedans	Not disclosed officially
Pros	Lower price than Premium and Performance variants Adequate 460 km claimed range for Nepal use Rear‑wheel drive dynamics with 150 kW motor Ground clearance 150 mm suits most city roads	Not disclosed officially
Cons	Smaller 61.4 kWh battery versus higher variants Less performance than Premium and Performance trims Feature set may be simpler than top Performance trim	Not disclosed officially

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — BYD Seal or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

As of July 2026, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 starts at Rs 1.04 crore ex-showroom — Rs 6.04 lakh less than the BYD Seal at Rs 1.1 crore.

What is the price of the BYD Seal and Hyundai IONIQ 5 in Nepal?

The BYD Seal costs Rs 1.1 crore to Rs 1.95 crore and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs Rs 1.04 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the BYD Seal or the Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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