BYD Seal U vs Subaru Trailseeker
How the BYD Seal U and the Subaru Trailseeker 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 U | Subaru Trailseeker | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 261 mi | 281 mi |
| Usable battery | 71.8 kWh | 72.8 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 19.9 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Seal U | Subaru Trailseeker | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 173 mi | 186 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 248 mi | 267 mi |
| Motorway | 204 mi | 219 mi |
| City | 282 mi | 303 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Subaru Trailseeker
- Further in winter
- Subaru Trailseeker
- More efficient
- Subaru Trailseeker
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Seal U or the Subaru Trailseeker?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BYD Seal U is rated 261 mi and the Subaru Trailseeker 281 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 173 mi from the BYD Seal U and 186 mi from the Subaru Trailseeker.
- 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.