BYD Seal vs Volvo XC40 Recharge
How the BYD Seal and the Volvo XC40 Recharge 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 | Volvo XC40 Recharge | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 354 mi | 356 mi |
| Usable battery | 82.5 kWh | 82 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 16.6 kWh/100 km | 16.6 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Seal | Volvo XC40 Recharge | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 235 mi | 236 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 337 mi | 338 mi |
| Motorway | 277 mi | 278 mi |
| City | 383 mi | 385 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Volvo XC40 Recharge
- Further in winter
- Volvo XC40 Recharge
- More efficient
- Tie
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Seal or the Volvo XC40 Recharge?
- On the official WLTP cycle the BYD Seal is rated 354 mi and the Volvo XC40 Recharge 356 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 235 mi from the BYD Seal and 236 mi from the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
- 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.