ComparisonFigures as published

BYD Seal U DM-i and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

Two hybrids side by side, with every figure kept on its own test cycle.

Question	BYD Seal U DM-i	Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Powertrain	Hybrid / PHEV	Hybrid / PHEV
Body	SUV	SUV
Official range	70–125 km electric WLTP Market or version specific	Market dependent Local check needed
Battery	18.3 or 26.6 kWh Market or version specific	Varies by powertrain Local check needed
Peak DC charging	up to18 kW Published reference	Not generally supported Market or version specific
Published fast charge	30–80% in about 35 minutes claimed	AC charging for PHEV versions
Efficiency reference	6.4 L/100 km Market or version specific	Testing standard dependent Local check needed
Seats	Not published	5

A copper figure leads only where both cars publish the same measure on the same test cycle. Hover a mark to see how far the figure can be trusted.

Our view. Choose by the charging you can rely on, the version sold in your market and the journeys you repeat. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.

BYD Seal U DM-i rapid charging

35 min30%80%

Manufacturer claim, peak 18 kW. Real sessions slow as the battery fills and vary with temperature and charger.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rapid charging

AC charging for PHEV versions

Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York, CC0

BYD Seal U DM-i

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors and even model names change by market. Check the exact local specification before buying.

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