Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BYD Seal | BYD Seal U DM-i | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (differs) | Electric | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Model years (differs) | 2023-now | 2024-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 46,990 | € 34,990 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 74/100 | – |
| Reliability (differs) | n/a | – |
| Efficiency (differs) | 72/100 | – |
| Practicality (differs) | 64/100 | – |
| Value retention (differs) | n/a | – |
| Specifications | ||
| Body style (differs) | Sedan | SUV |
| Doors (differs) | 4 | 5 |
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 570 | – |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 82.5 | 18.3 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 313 | 215 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 5.9 | 8.9 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 180 | 170 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4800 | 4775 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1875 | 1890 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1460 | 1670 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 2055 | 1940 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 150 | 18 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | n/a | – |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 400 | 425 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 16.6 | – |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · Design RWD (2024)
Electric sedan on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the LFP Blade pack (lithium iron phosphate) as load bearing structure in the floor. Design RWD with 82.5 kWh, 313 hp on the rear axle and WLTP range 570 km (manufacturer figure). DC charging up to 150 kW (800 V architecture on Excellence AWD; Design RWD lower). EU launch September 2023.
Profile · DM-i PHEV (2024+, EU)
Plug-in hybrid SUV with 1.5L petrol engine and 18.3 or 26.6 kWh LFP Blade battery. Electric WLTP range 80-125 km (manufacturer figure, indicative).
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