BYD Seal vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 N

Key differences

  • BYD Seal is 135 mm (5.3 in) shorter than Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 N makes 328 kW (440 hp) more power than BYD Seal.
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has 27 km (WLTP) more range than BYD Seal.Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has 17 mi (WLTP) more range than BYD Seal.
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.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for United Kingdom yet.

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Full specifications of BYD Seal
Electric

Hyundai IONIQ 6 N

Sedan · 2026 · BEV

£65,800 incl. tax

€77,945 incl. tax

CHF 75,500 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

Full specifications of Hyundai IONIQ 6 N

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of BYD Seal and Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is 135 mm (5.3 in) longer than BYD Seal.
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is 35 mm (1.4 in) taller than BYD Seal.
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 N has a wheelbase 45 mm (1.8 in) longer than BYD Seal.
Blue solid line: BYD Seal; orange dashed line: Hyundai IONIQ 6 N. 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 N is 4,935 mm (194.3 in) long and 1,495 mm (58.9 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,965 mm (116.7 in).

Front view size comparison of BYD Seal and Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
  • Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is 65 mm (2.6 in) wider than BYD Seal.
Blue solid line: BYD Seal; orange dashed line: Hyundai IONIQ 6 N.

BYD Seal is 1,875 mm (73.8 in) wide and 1,460 mm (57.5 in) high. Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is 1,940 mm (76.4 in) wide and 1,495 mm (58.9 in) high.

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

BYD Seal is 1,875 mm (73.8 in) wide and 1,460 mm (57.5 in) high. Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is 1,940 mm (76.4 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 N
Price
Base priceUnited States Neither car has a price listed for United States yet.
Base priceCanada Neither car has a price listed for Canada yet.
Base priceUnited Kingdom Not listed £65,800incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
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 Not listed €77,945incl. taxChecked . Source for Belgium, Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
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 SealCHF 75,500incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Hyundai IONIQ 6 N
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$5.08per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
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$2.06per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
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 £7.15per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price
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$5.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price
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 €6.24per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price
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 €4.21per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price
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 38.40per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price
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 €4.29per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price
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 €4.33per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price
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 €5.42per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price
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 €6.17per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price
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 €5.62per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price
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 €6.68per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price
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 56.99per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price
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 30.62per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price
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 5.14per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price
Dimensions
Length 4,800 mm (189 in)4,935 mm (194.3 in)
Width 1,875 mm (73.8 in)1,940 mm (76.4 in)
Height 1,460 mm (57.5 in)1,495 mm (58.9 in)
Wheelbase 2,920 mm (115 in)2,965 mm (116.7 in)
Curb weight 1,922 kg1,922 kg (4,237 lb) Not available
Performance
Power 150 kW (201 hp)478 kW (641 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque 310 Nm229 lb-ft (310 Nm)770 Nm568 lb-ft (770 Nm)Better value on this metric
0-100 km/h 7.5 s Not available
Top speed 180 km/h112 mph (180 km/h) Not available
Battery and charging
Usable battery 61.4 kWh84 kWhBetter value on this metric
Range 286 mi (WLTP)460 km (WLTP)303 mi (WLTP)487 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
Energy use 24.8 kWh/100 mi (WLTP)15.4 kWh/100 km (WLTP)4 mi/kWh Not available
DC charging, peak 110 kW240 kWBetter value on this metric
AC charging 7 kW Not available
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 N

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . dmassets.hyundai.com www.hyundainews.com

Source detailsDrivetrain AWD (page 2). Seats: US media sheet, same model.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . dmassets.hyundai.com

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One cost is derived from battery and range, so these rows are not compared.

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