ComparisonFigures as published
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and BYD Seal
An electric car and a hybrid side by side, with every figure kept on its own test cycle.
| Question | Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Hybrid / PHEV | Electric |
| Body | SUV | Sedan |
| Official range | Market dependent Local check needed | 460–570 km WLTP Market or version specific |
| Battery | Varies by powertrain Local check needed | 61.4 or 82.5 kWh Market or version specific |
| Peak DC charging | Not generally supported Market or version specific | up to150 kW Published reference |
| Published fast charge | AC charging for PHEV versions | 10–80% in about 37 minutes claimed |
| Efficiency reference | Testing standard dependent Local check needed | from16.6 kWh/100 km Market or version specific |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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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.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid rapid charging
AC charging for PHEV versions
BYD Seal rapid charging
37 min10%80%
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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.