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.
Shifting focus to the alternative, the Peugeot e-5008 230 FWD was officially introduced in March 2024. Energy is supplied by a 73 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 497 km. When it comes to output, this EV produces Front-wheel drive 157 kW (213 hp), enabling an acceleration of 9.7 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 170 km/h (106 mph). This model is positioned in the market with an estimated price of 50000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | January 2024 | March 2024 |
| Release date | February 2024 | June 2024 |
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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) | 345 Nm (254 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 9.3 sec 0-100 km/h | 9.7 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 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type) | Liquid-cooled Li-ion NMC (400V type) |
| Driving range | 420 km | 497 km |
| Consumption | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 17.9 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 11 kW, Type 2 22 kW |
| 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 | V1G, V2L (up to 3kW, 16A) |
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Body
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| Doors & seats | 5 door SUV, 5 seats | 5 door SUV, 5/7 seats |
| Dimensions | 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in) | 4791 x 1895 x 1694 mm (188.6 x 74.6 x 66.7 in) |
| Weight | 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross | 2218 kg unladen, 2900 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R19 | R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 552 l, 1440 l max | 748 l, 1815 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen | 10" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 12.3" | 10" |
| Head-up display | Yes | Yes |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats | Heated/ventilated with massage front seats, heated outer rear seats (second row) |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide | Panoramic glass roof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, autonomous park assist |
| 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 | Side airbags, front and 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 | 5 cameras and radar, Active Lane Keeping assist, Lane positioning assist, Active blind spot monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Distance Alert System, Driver Attention Alert, Road Sign Recognition, High Beam assist, Blind spot monitoring |
| Crash tests | 5 stars | - |
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Misc
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| Price | 43000 USD | 50000 USD |