Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD vs BYD Seal U Design
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA
General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production. The BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) has a starting price of €44990, while the Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD (2024-…) is not sold in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | BYD Seal U Design |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2024-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Mexico | China |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available in the USA | Yes | No |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €44990 |
| GCC Score | 7 | 6.3 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BYD Seal U Design (2024-...) has a larger battery, the Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD (2024-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | BYD Seal U Design |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 513 km | - Range (EPA) |
| Range (WLTP) | - Range (WLTP) | 500 km |
| Range (GCC) | 487 km | 425 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 89 kWh | 89 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 85 kWh | 87 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 17.5 kWh/100 km | 20.5 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.73 km/kWh | 4.89 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 8.3 | 6.4 |
Charging
| Property | Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | BYD Seal U Design |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11.5 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 140 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 1 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7 | 6.5 |
Performance
| Property | Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | BYD Seal U Design |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | 1 motor: PMSM | 1 motor: PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 159 kW | 160 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 213 hp | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | 320 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 s | 9.6 s |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.7 | 3.4 |
Dimensions
| Property | Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | BYD Seal U Design |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4840 mm | 4785 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2155 mm | 2085 mm |
| Height | 1646 mm | 1668 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2954 mm | 2765 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | BYD Seal U Design |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | - Curb Weight | 2147 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 748 l | 552 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1620 l | 1440 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 680 kg | 1300 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.6 | 7.3 |
