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BYD Seal vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (40,300 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Seal or NIO EL7?

BYD Seal vs NIO EL7: Key differences

BYD Seal

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • moderately more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

NIO EL7

  • somewhat more power
  • clearly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

BYD Seal is clearly cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,065 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the BYD Seal is clearly more efficient: consuming 15.4 kWh/100km compared to 22.1 kWh/100km for the NIO EL7. That’s a difference of about 6.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Seal offers moderately more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 69 km more than the NIO EL7.

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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 NIO EL7 offers somewhat more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 123 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Seal is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the NIO EL7 takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the NIO EL7 is barely faster – reaching 200 km/h, while the BYD Seal tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Seal

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, BYD Seal is noticeably lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 514 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers clearly more boot space – 570 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 170 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Seal carries very slightly more – 473 kg compared to 469 kg. That’s a difference of about 4 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Seal is clearly ahead 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.

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Seal

BYD Seal

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 231 - 530 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 460 - 570 km
BYD Seal
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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BYD Seal
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,800 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
446 - 473 kg
Payload
449 - 469 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
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
BYD
Brand
NIO
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