BYD Seal 08 vs Citroën ë-C5 Aircross
How the BYD Seal 08 and the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross 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
| BYD Seal 08 | Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA range | 444 mi | 423 mi |
| Usable battery | 92 kWh | 96.9 kWh |
| Rated consumption | 12.9 kWh/100 km | 14.3 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
Real-world range, side by side
| BYD Seal 08 | Citroën ë-C5 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 295 mi | 280 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 422 mi | 401 mi |
| Highway | 347 mi | 329 mi |
| City | 480 mi | 456 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (EPA)
- BYD Seal 08
- Further in winter
- BYD Seal 08
- More efficient
- BYD Seal 08
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the BYD Seal 08 or the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross?
- On the EPA rating the BYD Seal 08 is rated 444 mi and the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross 423 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 295 mi from the BYD Seal 08 and 280 mi from the Citroën ë-C5 Aircross.
- 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.