ElectricSedanCompared

BYD Seal

A well-equipped electric sedan that pairs BYD's Blade Battery with rear or all-wheel drive.

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Official range

460–570 kmWLTP

Rapid charging, as claimed

37 min10%80%

Manufacturer claim, peak 150 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

Drawn from the manufacturer figures below. Scale shared with every electric car in the file.

Official range

460–570 kmWLTP

Market or version specific

Battery

61.4 or 82.5 kWh

Market or version specific

Rapid charging

up to150 kW

Published reference

Efficiency

from16.6 kWh/100 km

Market or version specific

Is the BYD Seal worth considering?

Our view. A compelling Model 3 alternative where the dealer network and software support are strong. Charging speed is good, not class-leading.

How far can it go?

The published reference is 460–570 km (WLTP, version dependent). Compare it only with figures from the same test cycle.

Against other electric cars in the file, on a 0–800 km scale

BYD Seal 460–570 km
BYD Atto 3 Up to 420 km
BYD Dolphin Surf 220–322 km
MG MG4 EV Up to 530 km
Kia EV3 Up to 605 km
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Up to 570 km
Volkswagen ID.4 Up to 571 km
Tesla Model 3 Up to 750 km
Tesla Model Y Up to 622 km

Speed, temperature, wind, elevation, tyres, load and cabin heating or cooling all change real-world range. How EPA, WLTP and CLTC differ.

How quickly does it charge?

The highest published DC figure is Up to 150 kW. 10–80% in about 37 minutes claimed. A peak rate is reached briefly; the average across a session is lower.

Home charging time depends on the energy added, the car’s AC limit, the charger and the supply. Estimate a session with this car’s battery.

What to check before buying

Who is it for?: Drivers with dependable charging who want an electric daily car.
What needs checking?: Range, charging speed, and equipment can change by version and market.
What is the evidence?: 1 cited source, with range cycles and regional variations kept visible.

Evidence record

4 figures, each linked to where it starts. A published value is not automatically the right value for every trim or country.

Figure	Value	Condition	Source
Official range	460–570 km	Market or version specific WLTP, version dependent	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Battery	61.4 or 82.5 kWh	Market or version specific Capacity and availability can change by version	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Rapid charging	Up to 150 kW	Published reference 10–80% in about 37 minutes claimed	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026
Efficiency	From 16.6 kWh/100 km	Market or version specific Official figure; testing standard can differ by market	Official manufacturer overview Checked 28 July 2026