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Lucid Air vs BYD Seal comparison

Compare performance (1,251 HP vs 530 HP), boot space and price (72,900 £ vs 40,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lucid Air or BYD Seal?

Lucid Air vs BYD Seal: Key differences

Lucid Air

  • substantially more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably more trunk space

BYD Seal

  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally lighter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

BYD Seal is significantly cheaper – starting at 40,300 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 32,580 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 15.4 kWh/100km for the BYD Seal. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 312 km more than the BYD Seal.

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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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 530 HP. That’s roughly 721 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 takes 3.8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is substantially faster – 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: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 670 Nm. That’s about 1,270 Nm more.

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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 is marginally lighter – 1,907 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 163 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers noticeably more boot space – 627 L compared to 400 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries moderately more – 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.

from £72,900
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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
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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
72,900 - 214,300 £
Price
40,300 - 45,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Electric Range
460 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Curb weight
1,907 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
627 L
Trunk capacity
400 L
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Length
4,800 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Width
1,875 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Height
1,460 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 588 kg
Payload
446 - 473 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Power HP
231 - 530 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 7.5 s
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Torque
360 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Power kW
170 - 390 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lucid
Brand
BYD
Is the Lucid Air offered with different drivetrains?

The Lucid Air is available as All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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