Global EV Comparison: Sony Vision-S 01 Concept vs BYD Seal Excellence AWD
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General Info
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €50990. Although the Sony Vision-S 01 has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: Sedan.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan | China |
| Body Style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €50990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €41880 |
| GCC Score | 5 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Sony Vision-S 01.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 400 km | 520 km |
| Range (GCC) | 340 km | 442 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | - Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | - Battery Capacity (Usable) | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | - Efficiency per 100 km | 18.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | - Efficiency per kWh | 5.36 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 4.4 | 7.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Sony Vision-S 01 has no DC fast charging capability, whereas the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) can charge at up to 150 kW.
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Sony Vision-S 01 is limited to kW.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | - Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | - Max Charging Power (DC) | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 3.2 | 6.5 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Sony Vision-S 01 has more power, the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 400 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 536 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | - Motor Torque | 670 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 240 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.6 | 6 |
Dimensions
The Sony Vision-S 01 boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4895 mm | 4800 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 1900 mm | 2150 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | - Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…), but the Sony Vision-S 01 doesn’t have one.
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) has a towing capacity of up to 1500 kg, whereas the Sony Vision-S 01 is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Sony Vision-S 01 Concept | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2350 kg | 2185 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | - Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 4.8 | 5.3 |
