Global EV Comparison: BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD vs Maserati Grecale Folgore
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) has a starting price of €53990, compared to the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…), which starts at €111125.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD | Maserati Grecale Folgore |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | China | Italy |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €53990 | €111125 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €104900 |
| GCC Score | 6.9 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...).
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD | Maserati Grecale Folgore |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 394 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 456 km | 501 km |
| Range (GCC) | 388 km | 396 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 105 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh | 95 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km | 24 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.7 km/kWh | 4.17 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.6 | 4.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
Both vehicles support DC fast charging with a maximum power of 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 Design AWD (2024-...) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD | Maserati Grecale Folgore |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 8.2 |
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 | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD | Maserati Grecale Folgore |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 390 kW | 410 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 523 hp | 550 hp |
| Motor Torque | 690 Nm | 820 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.1 s |
| Top Speed | 215 km/h | 220 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.3 | 6.7 |
Dimensions
The BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD (2024-...) and Maserati Grecale Folgore (2024-…) are about the same size.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD | Maserati Grecale Folgore |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4830 mm | 4865 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2189 mm | 2163 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1925 mm | 1948 mm |
| Height | 1620 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2930 mm | 2903 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the BYD Sealion 7 Design 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 Design AWD (2024-...).
| Property | BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD | Maserati Grecale Folgore |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2340 kg | 2555 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 520 l | 535 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1789 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 58 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.7 | 7.2 |
