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BYD Seal vs Lucid Air - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (530 HP vs 1251 HP), boot space and price (40300 £ vs 72900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or Lucid Air?

BYD Seal

Lucid Air

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

Seal

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

BYD Seal has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 40300 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Lucid Air: with 13 kWh per 100 km, it’s to a small extent more efficient than the BYD Seal with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 2.40 kWh.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 882 km, about 312 km more than the BYD Seal.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 1251 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 721 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the BYD Seal takes 3.80 s. That’s about 1.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lucid Air performs decisively better – reaching 330 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 150 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Lucid Air pulls significantly stronger with 1940 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 1270 Nm difference.

Seal

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, BYD Seal is barely noticeable lighter – 1907 kg compared to 2070 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly perceptible more room – 627 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

When it comes to payload, Lucid Air somewhat takes the win – 588 kg compared to 473 kg. That’s a difference of about 115 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is clearly superior overall 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.

BYD Seal
Lucid Air

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Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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BYD Seal

The BYD Seal is a sleek electric fastback that punches above its class with sporty looks and a surprisingly premium cabin, offering a very modern alternative for buyers who want style and substance without the badge snobbery. On the road it feels composed and eager, packed with tech and everyday practicality—ideal for shoppers after eco-friendly performance with a cheeky wink.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40300 - 45400 £
Price
72900 - 214300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1907 - 2185 kg
Curb weight
2070 - 2420 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
4800 mm
Length
4975 - 5005 mm
Width
1875 mm
Width
1936 - 1990 mm
Height
1460 mm
Height
1409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
442 - 1251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
550 - 1940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2023 - 2025
Model Year
2022 - 2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
Lucid

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What drive types are available for the BYD Seal?

The BYD Seal is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.