BYD Seal 08 vs DS DS N°8 E-Tense
How the BYD Seal 08 and the DS DS N°8 E-Tense compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| BYD Seal 08 | DS DS N°8 E-Tense | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 444 mi | 466 mi |
| Usable battery | 92 kWh | 97.2 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 13 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Seal 08 | DS DS N°8 E-Tense | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 295 mi | 309 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 422 mi | 443 mi |
| Motorway | 347 mi | 364 mi |
| City | 480 mi | 503 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- DS DS N°8 E-Tense
- Further in winter
- DS DS N°8 E-Tense
- More efficient
- Tie
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Seal 08 or the DS DS N°8 E-Tense?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BYD Seal 08 is rated 444 mi and the DS DS N°8 E-Tense 466 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 295 mi from the BYD Seal 08 and 309 mi from the DS DS N°8 E-Tense.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.