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BYD Seal U vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (324 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal U or Lucid Air?

BYD Seal U vs Lucid Air: Key differences

BYD Seal U

4.2 (10 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Seal U

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

BYD Seal U is clearly cheaper – starting at 34,300 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal U is marginally more efficient: consuming 12.1 kWh/100km compared to 13 kWh/100km for the Lucid Air. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 382 km more than the BYD Seal U.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 324 HP. That’s roughly 927 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BYD Seal U takes 5.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 550 Nm. That’s about 1,390 Nm more.

Seal U

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal U is barely lighter – 1,940 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 130 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers somewhat more boot space – 627 L compared to 552 L. That’s a difference of about 75 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries visibly more – 588 kg compared to 410 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
BYD Seal U
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BYD Seal U

The BYD Seal U is a sleek electric fastback that blends sporty styling with a roomy, tech-focused interior, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want electric performance without sacrificing comfort. It delivers a smooth, composed ride and intuitive features, positioning it as a practical yet modern option in the EV market.

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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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BYD Seal U
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,300 - 39,800 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
12.1 - 20.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
70 - 500 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 71 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,940 - 2,147 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
425 - 552 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
410 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 - 324 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 9.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
300 - 550 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 - 238 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,497 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Lucid
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