Audi A6 e-tron vs BYD Seal 08
How the Audi A6 e-tron and the BYD Seal 08 compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. The EPA rating is a lab figure — the winter, highway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| Audi A6 e-tron | BYD Seal 08 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 470 mi | 444 mi |
| Usable battery | 94.9 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 12.6 kWh/100 km | 12.9 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| Audi A6 e-tron | BYD Seal 08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 311 mi | 295 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 446 mi | 422 mi |
| Highway | 367 mi | 347 mi |
| City | 507 mi | 480 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- Audi A6 e-tron
- Further in winter
- Audi A6 e-tron
- More efficient
- Audi A6 e-tron
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the Audi A6 e-tron or the BYD Seal 08?
- On the EPA rating the Audi A6 e-tron is rated 470 mi and the BYD Seal 08 444 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 311 mi from the Audi A6 e-tron and 295 mi from the BYD Seal 08.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the energy use per mile, 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.