The BYD Seal U Comfort officially made its debut in January 2024. It is powered by a 71.8 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 420 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp), enabling an acceleration of 9.3 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 175 km/h (109 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 43000 USD.
Conversely, the Citroen e-C5 Aircross Electric 210 was officially introduced in 2025. At its core, it features a 73.7 kWh usable, 79.9 kWh total battery, delivering an estimated range of 320 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Front-wheel drive 157 kW (213 hp), enabling an acceleration of 8.9 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph). Pricing for the vehicle starts at approximately 40000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | January 2024 | 2025 |
| Release date | February 2024 | 2025 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp) | Front-wheel drive 157 kW (213 hp) |
| Torque | 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) | 343 Nm (253 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 9.3 sec 0-100 km/h | 8.9 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 175 km/h (109 mph) | 170 km/h (106 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 71.8 kWh total | 73.7 kWh usable, 79.9 kWh total |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type) | - |
| Driving range | 420 km | 320 km |
| Consumption | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 15.3 kWh/100 km |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Home charging | Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7.5 hours | Type 2 7.4 kW 20-80% in 6h 45m --- Type 2 11 kW 20-80% in 4h 30m |
| Charging station | CCS 115 kW, 30-80% in 27 min, 10-80% in 42 min | CCS 160 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min |
| Additional | Vehicle to load (V2L) - 3 kW max | - |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in) | 4652 x 1936 x 1691 mm (183.1 x 76.2 x 66.6 in) |
| Weight | 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross | 2109 kg unladen, 2630 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R19 | R18, R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 552 l, 1440 l max | 565 l, 1668 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen | 13" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 12.3" | 10" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes, projector type |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats | Heated front and rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide | Panoramic opening sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags | Front, side, rear, including head airbag system |
| Driving aids | 4 radars, 1 camera, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Door Open Warning, Forward/Rear Collision Warning | 12 sensors, front/rear camera and radar. Lane Positioning Assist, Driver Attention Alert, Lane Departure detection, Forward Collision Warning, Advanced Active Safety Brake with cyclist detection, Post Collision Safety Brake, Extended Traffic Sign Recognition, High Beam Assist, Active Blind Spot Detection, Semi-automatic Lane Change Assistance, Long-Distance Blind Spot Detection |
| Crash tests | 5 stars | 4 stars |
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Misc
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| Price | 43000 USD | 40000 USD |