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BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 6
Two saloon cars at similar prices. Here is how the cheapest version of each compares, using the same October 2026 data. The better figure in each row is highlighted; it is not a recommendation.
The main differences
- The BYD Seal is £1,320 cheaper than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (£45,730 against £47,050).
- The Hyundai Ioniq 6 goes further: about 305 miles against 295 in typical real-world driving.
- The Hyundai Ioniq 6 charges faster from 10% to 80%: about 17 minutes against 36.
- The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is more efficient (4.1 against 3.6 miles per kWh), so it costs less to charge per mile.
- The BYD Seal has the bigger boot: 557 litres against 446.
Side by side
| BYD Seal 82.5 kWh RWD | Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range 2WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Guide price (from) | £45,730 | £47,050 |
| Real-world range | 295 mi | 305 mi |
| Official WLTP range | – | 382 mi |
| Cold motorway range | 215 mi | – |
| Efficiency | 3.6 mi/kWh | 4.1 mi/kWh |
| Usable battery | 82.5 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Rapid charging (peak) | up to 150 kW | up to 233 kW |
| 10–80% charge | 36 min | 17 min |
| AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Boot | 557 L | 446 L |
| Towing (braked) | 1,000 kg | 1,500 kg |
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,855 mm |
| 0–62 mph | 5.9 s | 7.4 s |
| Heat pump | Standard | Standard |
| V2L | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Car Grant | Not listed | Not listed |
| Brand warranty | 6 years | 5 years |
Cheapest version of each model in our list: BYD Seal 82.5 kWh RWD and Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long Range 2WD. Figures from EV Database UK and published UK sources, October 2026. Confirm prices and specifications with the seller.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the BYD Seal or the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The BYD Seal is £1,320 cheaper than the Hyundai Ioniq 6 (£45,730 against £47,050).
Which has the longer range, the BYD Seal or the Hyundai Ioniq 6?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 goes further: about 305 miles against 295 in typical real-world driving.
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