Two cars on the same rows. The figures are all here, with their sources, so you can read them yourself and decide what matters.
| BYD Atto 3 | BYD Seal U DM-i | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (differs) | Electric | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Model years (differs) | 2022-now | 2024-now |
| From (indicative) (differs) | € 37,990 | € 34,990 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page. | ||
| Efficiency (differs) | 70/100 | – |
| Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) | 72/100 | – |
| Practicality (differs) | 66/100 | – |
| Reliability (differs) | n/a | – |
| Value retention (differs) | n/a | – |
| Specifications | ||
| Range (WLTP, km) (differs) | 420 | – |
| Battery (kWh) (differs) | 60.5 | 18.3 |
| Power (hp) (differs) | 204 | 215 |
| 0–100 km/h (s) (differs) | 7.3 | 8.9 |
| Top speed (km/h) (differs) | 160 | 170 |
| Length (mm) (differs) | 4455 | 4775 |
| Width (mm) (differs) | 1875 | 1890 |
| Height (mm) (differs) | 1615 | 1670 |
| Kerb weight (kg) (differs) | 1750 | 1940 |
| Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) | 88 | 18 |
| Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) | 750 | – |
| Boot (l) (differs) | 440 | 425 |
| Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) | 16 | – |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure
A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.
Profile · I (Yuan Plus, 2022+)
Compact EV SUV on the BYD e-Platform 3.0 with a 60.5 kWh LFP Blade battery (lithium iron phosphate, BYD's own design). WLTP range around 420 km (manufacturer figure, indicative), DC charging up to about 88 kW. Braked towing weight 750 kg. Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure per version.
Profile · DM-i PHEV (2024+, EU)
Plug-in hybrid SUV with 1.5L petrol engine and 18.3 or 26.6 kWh LFP Blade battery. Electric WLTP range 80-125 km (manufacturer figure, indicative).
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