Global EV Comparison: Maserati Grecale Folgore vs BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) has a starting price of €111125, compared to the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...), which starts at €58990.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Italy | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €111125 | €58990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €104900 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.8 | 7.2 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) has a larger battery, the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 394 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | 501 km | 502 km |
| Range (GCC) | 396 km | 427 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 105 kWh | 93 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 95 kWh | 91.3 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 24 kWh/100 km | 21.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.17 km/kWh | 4.68 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.9 | 6 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 230 kW, while the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 230 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 8.2 | 7.2 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 410 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 550 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 820 Nm | 690 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.1 s | 4.5 s |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 215 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.7 | 6.3 |
Dimensions
The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) and BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4865 mm | 4830 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2163 mm | 2189 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1948 mm | 1925 mm |
| Height | 1651 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2903 mm | 2930 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...), but the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) doesn’t have one.
The Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD (2024-...).
| Property | Maserati Grecale Folgore | BYD Sealion 7 Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2555 kg | 2435 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 535 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 1789 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 58 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1800 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.2 | 7.7 |
