USA EV Comparison: Peugeot e-408 58 kWh vs BYD Seal U Design

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General Info

While both vehicles are currently in production, they are not sold in the United States.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Design
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture France China
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU EU
GCC Score 6 6.3

Range and Efficiency

While the BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…).

Property Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Design
Range (WLTP) 281 mi 311 mi
Range (GCC) 239 mi 264 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 58.2 kWh 89 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 62 kWh 87 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 25.9 kWh/100 mi 33 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.85 mi/kWh 3.03 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.2 6.3

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 140 kW, while the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) maxes out at 120 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Design
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 120 kW 140 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 5.6 6.5

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) has more power, the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Design
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 157 kW 160 kW
Motor Power (hp) 211 hp 215 hp
Motor Torque 254 lb-ft 243 lb-ft
0-60 mph 6.9 s 9.2 s
Top Speed 100 mph 109 mph
Performance Score 3.6 3.4

Dimensions

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Design
Length 184.5 in 188.4 in
Width (with Mirrors) 81.2 in 82.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 73.2 in 74.4 in
Height 58.2 in 65.7 in
Wheelbase 109.7 in 108.9 in

Cargo and Towing

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) features a larger trunk, but the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) has a towing capacity of up to 2866 lb, whereas the Peugeot e-408 58 kWh (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Peugeot e-408 58 kWh BYD Seal U Design
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3977 lb 4733 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 16.6 ft3 19.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 54.6 ft3 50.9 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2866 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 5.8 7.2
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