Comparison: Range (WLTP) BYD Seal U vs. competitors 2024

The range of an electric car, such as this , refers to the maximum distance it can travel on a single charge of its battery. This can vary widely depending on factors such as the size and capacity of the battery (Seal U : 71.8 kWh), the vehicle's weight ((Seal U : 2020 kg)) and aerodynamics, and the driving conditions.The WLTP range cycle (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) is a test procedure specifically designed to measure the range and consumption of an electric vehicle. It is done in variety of driving conditions, such as urban, suburban and highway driving , as well as air conditioning and heating usage.This test aims to provide a more realistic estimate of an electric vehicle's range than the previous testing method (NEDC), which was based on a single driving cycle.The longest range you can find amongst similar vehicles has VW ID.7 Pro S (ED ), which is 280km more than the Seal U - 700.0 km. For illustration, the difference in battery capacity between the BYD and the VW is 19.2kWh. On the other hand, the shortest range in the " vehicle" category belongs to Fiat Topolino , which is 75.0 km - that makes it 345km shorter than the BYD in question.