Global EV Comparison: Volkswagen ID.7 Pro vs BYD Seal Excellence AWD
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General Info
Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…) has a starting price of €54105, compared to the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…), which starts at €50990.
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…) is a Liftback, whereas the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) is a Sedan.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2023-… | 2022-… |
| Current Status | Produced | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany | China |
| Body Style | Liftback | Sedan |
| Market Availability | EU | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | €54105 | €50990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €44490 | €41880 |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 6.6 |
Range and Efficiency
Even though the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) has a larger battery, the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 621 km | 520 km |
| Range (GCC) | 526 km | 442 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 82 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 77 kWh | 82.5 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 14.6 kWh/100 km | 18.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.83 km/kWh | 5.36 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 9.4 | 7.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 175 kW, while the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) maxes out at 150 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 175 kW | 150 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.7 | 6.5 |
Performance
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…) is rear-wheel drive, while the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 210 kW | 390 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 282 hp | 523 hp |
| Motor Torque | 560 Nm | 670 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s | 3.8 s |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Performance Score | 4.7 | 6 |
Dimensions
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4961 mm | 4800 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2141 mm | 2150 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1862 mm | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1536 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2971 mm | 2920 mm |
Cargo and Towing
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…), but the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…) doesn’t have one.
The BYD Seal Excellence AWD (2022-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro (2023-…).
| Property | Volkswagen ID.7 Pro | BYD Seal Excellence AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2172 kg | 2185 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 532 l | 400 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1586 l | - Cargo Volume (Max) |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 53 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1500 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6 | 5.3 |
