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.
By contrast, the Renault Scenic E-Tech Comfort Range officially made its debut in September 2023. At its core, it features a 60 kWh usable battery, delivering an estimated range of 430 km. In terms of performance, the electric motor generates Front-wheel drive 125 kW (170 hp), enabling an acceleration of 8.6 sec 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph). For those looking to purchase, the starting price is around 40000 USD.
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Launch
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| Announced | January 2024 | September 2023 |
| Release date | February 2024 | February 2024 |
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Performance
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| Power | Front-wheel drive 160 kW (218 hp) | Front-wheel drive 125 kW (170 hp) |
| Torque | 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) | 280 Nm (207 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 9.3 sec 0-100 km/h | 8.6 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Top speed | 175 km/h (109 mph) | 150 km/h (93 mph) |
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Battery
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| Battery capacity | 71.8 kWh total | 60 kWh usable |
| Battery type | Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type) | Liquid-cooled NMC battery (400V type) |
| Driving range | 420 km | 430 km |
| Consumption | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 14 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 kW, Type 2 22 kW, 15-80% in 1 hour 50 mins |
| Charging station | CCS 115 kW, 30-80% in 27 min, 10-80% in 42 min | CCS 130 kW max, 15-80% in 32 mins |
| 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 crossover, 5 seats |
| Dimensions | 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in) | 4470 x 1864 x 1571 mm (176.0 x 73.4 x 61.9 in) |
| Weight | 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross | 1847 kg unladen, 2340 kg gross |
| Wheels size | R19 | R19, R20 |
| Trunk volume | 552 l, 1440 l max | 545 l, 1670 l max |
| Front trunk | No | No |
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Display
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| Center screen | 12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen | 12" touchscreen |
| Driver's display | 12.3" | 12.3" |
| Head-up display | Yes | No |
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Comfort
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| Seats | Heated and ventilated front seats | Heated front seats, massage |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide | Panoramic glass sunroof |
| Parking aids | Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | Front, side and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
| Connectivity | Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | Android Automotive OS |
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Safety
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| Airbags | Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags | Front airbags, side airbags (front & rear), center airbag |
| 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 | Active Driver Assist, High Beam Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Sport Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Occupant Safe Exit, Full Auto Park, Smart Rear View Mirror, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection |
| Crash tests | 5 stars | - |
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Misc
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| Price | 43000 USD | 40000 USD |