BYD Seal vs Hyundai IONIQ 6

Key differences

  • BYD Seal is 55 mm (2.2 in) shorter than Hyundai IONIQ 6.
  • BYD Seal makes 39 kW (52 hp) more power than Hyundai IONIQ 6.
  • BYD Seal has 31 km (WLTP) more range than Hyundai IONIQ 6.BYD Seal has 19 mi (WLTP) more range than Hyundai IONIQ 6.
Electric

BYD Seal

Sedan · 2025 · BEV

from A$52,990 incl. tax Trim: Premium

from €51,990 incl. tax Trim: Premium

from CHF 49,990 incl. tax Trim: Premium

No price listed for United States yet.

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Full specifications of BYD Seal
Electric

Hyundai IONIQ 6

Sedan · 2025 · BEV

US$37,850 excl. tax

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

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No price listed for Germany yet.

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No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

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Full specifications of Hyundai IONIQ 6

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of BYD Seal and Hyundai IONIQ 6
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 is 55 mm (2.2 in) longer than BYD Seal.
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 is 35 mm (1.4 in) taller than BYD Seal.
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 has a wheelbase 30 mm (1.2 in) longer than BYD Seal.
Blue solid line: BYD Seal; orange dashed line: Hyundai IONIQ 6. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

BYD Seal is 4,800 mm (189 in) long and 1,460 mm (57.5 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,920 mm (115 in). Hyundai IONIQ 6 is 4,855 mm (191.1 in) long and 1,495 mm (58.9 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm (116.1 in).

Front view size comparison of BYD Seal and Hyundai IONIQ 6
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 is 5 mm (0.2 in) wider than BYD Seal.
Blue solid line: BYD Seal; orange dashed line: Hyundai IONIQ 6.

BYD Seal is 1,875 mm (73.8 in) wide and 1,460 mm (57.5 in) high. Hyundai IONIQ 6 is 1,880 mm (74 in) wide and 1,495 mm (58.9 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of BYD Seal and Hyundai IONIQ 6
Blue solid line: BYD Seal; orange dashed line: Hyundai IONIQ 6.

BYD Seal is 1,875 mm (73.8 in) wide and 1,460 mm (57.5 in) high. Hyundai IONIQ 6 is 1,880 mm (74 in) wide and 1,495 mm (58.9 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification BYD Seal Hyundai IONIQ 6
Price
Base priceUnited States Not listed US$37,850excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Hyundai IONIQ 6
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom Neither car has a price listed for United Kingdom yet.
Base priceAustralia from A$52,990incl. taxTrim: PremiumChecked . Source for Australia, BYD Seal Not listed
Base priceGermany Neither car has a price listed for Germany yet.
Base priceNetherlands Neither car has a price listed for Netherlands yet.
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Neither car has a price listed for France yet.
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland from €51,990incl. taxTrim: PremiumChecked . Source for Ireland, BYD Seal Not listed
Base priceSweden Neither car has a price listed for Sweden yet.
Base priceDenmark Neither car has a price listed for Denmark yet.
Base priceSwitzerland from CHF 49,990incl. taxTrim: PremiumChecked . Source for Switzerland, BYD Seal Not listed
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$4.54per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. WLTP consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$4.10per 100 mi Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. WLTP consumption. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$1.84per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$1.66per 100 km Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £6.38per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £5.76per 100 mi Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. WLTP consumption. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$5.10per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. WLTP consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$4.61per 100 km Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. WLTP consumption. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €5.57per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €5.03per 100 km Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €3.76per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €3.39per 100 km Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 34.28per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 30.94per 100 km Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €3.83per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €3.45per 100 km Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €3.86per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €3.49per 100 km Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €4.84per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €4.37per 100 km Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €5.51per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €4.97per 100 km Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €5.02per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €4.53per 100 km Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €5.96per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €5.38per 100 km Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 50.88per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 45.92per 100 km Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 27.33per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 24.67per 100 km Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. WLTP consumption. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 4.59per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. WLTP consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 4.14per 100 km Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. WLTP consumption. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price Better value on this metric
Dimensions
Length 4,800 mm (189 in)4,855 mm (191.1 in)
Width 1,875 mm (73.8 in)1,880 mm (74 in)
Height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Wheelbase 2,920 mm (115 in)2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Curb weight 1,922 kg1,922 kg (4,237 lb)1,785 kg1,785 kg (3,935 lb)
Performance
Power 150 kW (201 hp)Better value on this metric111 kW (149 hp)
Torque 310 Nm229 lb-ft (310 Nm)350 Nm258 lb-ft (350 Nm)Better value on this metric
0-100 km/h 7.5 sBetter value on this metric8.8 s
Top speed 180 km/h112 mph (180 km/h)185 km/h115 mph (185 km/h)Better value on this metric
Battery and charging
Usable battery 61.4 kWhBetter value on this metric50 kWh
Range 286 mi (WLTP)460 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric224 mi (EPA)361 km (EPA)267 mi (WLTP)429 km (WLTP)
Energy use 24.8 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)15.4 kWh/100 km (WLTP)4 mi/kWh22.4 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)13.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP)4.5 mi/kWhBetter value on this metric
DC charging, peak 110 kW220 kWBetter value on this metric
AC charging 7 kW11 kWBetter value on this metric
Practicality
Seats 55
Cargo space 400 L400 L (14.1 cu ft) Not available

BYD Seal

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.byd.com bydautomotive.com.au

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record byd:seal:2025:seal; sources: oem "BYD Global Official Website - Seal" https://www.byd.com/en/car/seal (accessed 2025-12-28); oem "BYD Australia - Seal Specs" https://bydautomotive.com.au/new-seal/specs (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: ADAC Autodatenbank (manufacturer WLTP figures), checked . www.adac.de

Source detailsVerbrauch kombiniert (WLTP): 15,4 kWh/100 km; Batteriekapazität (Brutto): 61,4; Leistung 170 kW; Hinterrad; Reichweite 460 km")

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . bydautomotive.com.au

Hyundai IONIQ 6

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.hyundai.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record hyundai:ioniq_6:2025:ioniq_6; sources: oem "Hyundai IONIQ 6 Standard Range Official Specifications 2025" https://www.hyundai.com (accessed 2025-12-28); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: ADAC Autodatenbank (manufacturer WLTP figures), checked . www.adac.de

Source detailsVerbrauch kombiniert (WLTP): 13,9 kWh/100 km; Batteriekapazität (Brutto) in kWh: 53,0; Leistung 111; Hinterrad; Reichweite 429 km")

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

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