BYD Seal Hyundai Ioniq 6

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Comparison table

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BYD Seal Hyundai Ioniq 6
From (indicative) (differs) € 46,990 € 47,995
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
Model years 2023-now 2023-now
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 74/100 79/100
Reliability (differs) n/a 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 72/100 80/100
Practicality (differs) 64/100 68/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Doors (differs) 4 5
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 570 545
Battery (kWh) (differs) 82.5 77.4
Power (hp) (differs) 313 229
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 5.9 7.4
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 180 185
Length (mm) (differs) 4800 4855
Width (mm) (differs) 1875 1880
Height (mm) (differs) 1460 1495
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2055 1985
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 150 233
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1500
Boot (l) (differs) 400 401
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.6 14.3
Body style Sedan Sedan
Seats 5 5

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • BYD Seal · Sustainability (environmental impact): LFP Blade chemistry + WLTP 16.6 kWh/100km + BYD battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km, 70% capacity) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BYD Seal · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; EU launch 2023, service network being built up, no representative breakdown statistics · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BYD Seal · Efficiency: WLTP 16.6 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure) vs. EV mid-size sedan segment · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BYD Seal · Practicality: Boot approx. 400 l + frunk 53 l, no towing weight homologation in EU lowers score (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • BYD Seal · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; BYD brand still new in EU, price changes distort the curve · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Hyundai battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment, limited history) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW (ICCU) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs. WLTP 14.3, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Practicality: 401 l sedan boot + small frunk, low entry due to coupé roofline; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this relatively new model · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

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)

BYD Seal

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 · CE (2023+)

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Electric sedan on the 800V E-GMP platform, shared with the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. WLTP range around 545 km for the rear-wheel-drive version with 77.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure). The streamlined body cuts WLTP consumption to around 14.3 kWh/100km. DC charging peak around 233 kW. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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