Global EV Comparison: BYD Seal Excellence AWD vs Lucid Air Pure AWD
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General Info
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €50990. The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) has been discontinued, it was never offered for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2022-… | 2023-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | USA |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €50990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | €41880 | - Price Europe (Used) |
| GCC Score | 6.6 | 7.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…).
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 660 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 520 km | 725 km |
| Range (GCC) | 442 km | 612 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh | 94 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh | 92 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 18.7 kWh/100 km | 15 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 5.36 km/kWh | 6.65 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.1 | 9.9 |
Charging
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 200 kW, while the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 19.2 kW, whereas the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 19.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW | 200 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | - Architecture |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.5 | 8.7 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 390 kW | 358 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 523 hp | 480 hp |
| Motor Torque | 670 Nm | 922 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.8 s | 4.2 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6 | 6.4 |
Dimensions
The Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is longer and wider, but the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) is taller.
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4800 mm | 4975 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2150 mm | 2195 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1875 mm | 1936 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm | 2960 mm |
Cargo and Towing
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Lucid Air Pure AWD (2023-2024) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | BYD Seal Excellence AWD | Lucid Air Pure AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2185 kg | 2246 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 400 l | 456 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | - Cargo Volume (Max) | 627 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l | 283 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1500 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.3 | 5.1 |
