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Honda e:Ny1 vs BYD Seal U

Honda e:Ny1 vs BYD Seal U

The Honda e:Ny1 and BYD Seal U are both electric SUVs but sit in different segments. The e:Ny1 is a compact crossover built for city use and simple daily driving. The Seal U is a larger midsize SUV aimed at families and buyers who want more space, range, and newer EV tech.

Range and charging show a clear gap. The e:Ny1 delivers about 412 km WLTP with a 78 kW DC peak and around 45 minutes for 10–80%. The Seal U offers 420–500 km WLTP depending on battery and supports up to 140 kW DC, cutting 30–80% charging to about 27–30 minutes. This gives the Seal U stronger long-distance usability.

Price positioning overlaps slightly but reflects size and tech. The e:Ny1 sits in the compact EV price range. The Seal U starts near €42,000 and moves higher with larger battery trims. Market availability differs. The e:Ny1 focuses on Europe and select regions. The Seal U is expanding across Europe and global markets as BYD scales exports. This comparison helps you choose between a smaller daily EV and a larger SUV with better range and charging.

Within Honda lineup, the e:Ny1 sits with early EVs like the Honda e, focused on urban use. Within BYD lineup, the Seal U sits alongside models like the BYD Atto 3 and BYD Seal, which focus on longer range and newer battery tech.

The e:Ny1 offers stable efficiency, compact size, and simple controls, but has slower charging and limited long-trip range. The Seal U offers longer range, faster charging, and more interior space, but comes with larger size and higher energy use.

Quick verdict; Pick the e:Ny1 if you want a compact EV for daily driving and easier city use. Pick the Seal U if you need more space, longer range, and faster charging for mixed driving.

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	Honda e:Ny1 BYD Seal U

Price	$46,000.00 $42,000.00
Our Rating	7.0 6.5
Brand	HONDA BYD
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Honda e:Ny1
Honda e:NP1 BYD Seal U Comfort
BYD Seal U Design

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, May 12 - Honda e:Ny1 2022, March 29 - Honda e:NP1 2024, January 29
Status	Available to order. Released 2023, July Available to order. Released 2024, February
Country of origin	Japan China
Base Price	€ 47,600 £ 45,000 - Honda e:Ny1 € 42,000 -BYD Seal U Comfort € 47,000 - BYD Seal U Design

PERFORMANCE

Power	FWD 201 hp (150 kW) - Honda e:Ny1 FWD 182 hp (134 kW) - Honda e:NP1 FWD 218 hp (160 kW)
Torque	310 Nm (229 lb-ft) 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Design
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	7.6 sec 0-62 mph - Honda e:Ny1 8 sec 0-62 mph - Honda e:NP1 9.3 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Comfort 9.6 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Design
Max Speed	99 mph (160 km/h) - Honda e:Ny1 93 mph (150 km/h) - Honda e:NP1 109 mph (175 km/h)
transmission	Single-speed

BATTERY

Capacity	61.9 kWh usable, 68.8 kWh total - Honda e:Ny1 53.6 kWh usable - Honda e:NP1 71.8 kWh total - BYD Seal U Comfort 87 kWh total - BYD Seal U Design
Tech	Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type)
Range	256 mi WLTP - Honda e:Ny1 261 mi CLTC - Honda e:NP1 261 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 311 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design
Consumption	241 Wh/mi WLTP -Honda e:Ny1 320 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design
Recuperation	Yes Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW, 10-80% in 6 hours - Honda e:Ny1 Type 2, 5-100% in 9 hours - Honda e:NP1 Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7.5 hours - BYD Seal U Comfort Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 9.3 hours - BYD Seal U Design
DC Charging	CCS 78 kW max, 10-80% in 45 min - Honda e:Ny1 CCS, 30-80% in 40 min - Honda e:NP1 CCS 115 kW, 30-80% in 27 min, 10-80% in 42 min -BYD Seal U Comfort CCS 140 kW, 30-80% in 28 min, 10-80% in 43 min - BYD Seal U Design
Others	Vehicle to load (V2L) - 3 kW max

BODY

Type	5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	e:N Architecture F e-platform 3.0
Dimensions	4387 x 1790 x 1584 mm (172.7 x 70.5 x 62.4 in) 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.32 Cd
Wheelbase	2607 mm (102.6 in) 2765 mm (108.9 in)
Clearance	135 mm (5.3 in) - Honda e:Ny1 150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	EU: 1733 kg unladen, 2080 kg gross - Honda e:Ny1 EU: 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross - BYD Seal U Comfort EU: 2147 kg unladen, 2557 kg gross - BYD Seal U Design
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear semi-independent multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R18 R19
Trunk/Boot	EU: 361 l, 1176 l max - Honda e:Ny1 EU: 552 l, 1440 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No No
Towing	No EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1300 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	15.2" touchscreen 12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen
Driver's Display	10.3" 12.3"
Head-Up	No Yes

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats Heated and ventilated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass sunroof Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, reversing camera Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, including head airbag system Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driving Aids	Collision Mitigation Braking System, Collision Mitigation Throttle Control, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System, Road Departure Mitigation, Traffic Sign Recognition System, High Beam Assist 4 radars, 1 camera, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Door Open Warning, Forward/Rear Collision Warning
Crash Tests	NCAP 2023: 5 stars

Note

Others	For China market only, dubbed as GAC Honda e:NP1
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