BYD Seal vs Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD

Battery, Range & Charging Cost Comparison — 2023 vs 2025

BYD
Seal
2023 LFP 640V
BYD Seal
VS
Hyundai
IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD
2025 NMC 800V
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD
Specification
BYD Seal
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD
Energy & Range
Capacity82.5 kWh84 kWh
City range570 km590 km
Highway range495 km495 km
City consumption14.5 kWh/100km13.3 kWh/100km
Hwy consumption16.7 kWh/100km15.8 kWh/100km
Charging
AC charge11 kW11 kW
DC charge (peak)150 kW220 kW
10→90% AC6h 00min6h 07min
10→90% DC33 min18 min
Battery warranty8 yr8 yr
Battery
ChemistryLFPNMC
Pack voltage640V800V
Cell formatCTB Blade (Cell-to-Body)Prismatic NCM (SK On)
ArchitectureCTB e-Platform 3.0E-GMP 800V
Charging Cost Comparison
$0.15/kWh — cost/km$0.023$0.022
$0.15/kWh — fill cost$9.90$10.08
$0.3/kWh — cost/km$0.047$0.044
$0.3/kWh — fill cost$19.80$20.16
₺4/kWh — cost/km₺0.624₺0.582
₺4/kWh — fill cost₺264.00₺268.80
Mixed consumption (city+highway avg). Fill = 10→90% usable capacity × price/kWh.

Which is better: BYD Seal or Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD?

The BYD Seal (2023) has a 82.5 kWh LFP battery, 570 km city range, and 150 kW DC charging. 10→90% DC takes 33 min, AC takes 6h 00min.

The Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD (2025) has a 84 kWh NMC battery, 590 km city range, and 220 kW DC charging. 10→90% DC takes 18 min, AC takes 6h 07min.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range AWD leads on city range by 20 km. It also has faster DC charging.

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