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Nissan Ariya vs BYD Seal U
The Nissan Ariya and BYD Seal U are mid-size electric SUVs aimed at family buyers. Ariya focuses on comfort, efficiency, and balanced performance. Seal U focuses on value, interior space, and battery tech, targeting buyers who want a larger SUV at a lower price point.
Range favors Ariya in most long-range versions. It reaches about 500 to 530 km WLTP, while Seal U sits around 420 to 500 km depending on trim. Efficiency also leans toward Ariya with lower consumption per km. Charging differs slightly. Ariya peaks around 130 kW DC, while Seal U ranges between 115 and 140 kW depending on version. In practice, both complete 10 to 80 percent charging in roughly 30 to 40 minutes, with small variation by battery size.
Price positioning favors Seal U. It starts lower in most markets, while Ariya sits higher due to brand positioning and wider global reach. Ariya is available across Europe, US, and more regions. Seal U focuses on Europe and China. This comparison helps you decide between a more efficient global SUV and a lower-cost, larger alternative with similar specs.
Within Nissan, Ariya sits above Nissan Leaf as the main SUV EV. Within BYD, Seal U sits alongside BYD Atto 3 and below models like BYD Tang EV.
Ariya offers longer range, better efficiency, and smoother ride, but higher price and average charging speed; Seal U offers lower price, larger boot space, and flexible battery options, but lower efficiency and slightly weaker charging performance.
QUICK VERDICT; Pick Ariya for efficiency, range, and wider availability. Pick Seal U for lower cost, space, and value focus.
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| Price | $39,600.00 $42,000.00 |
| Our Rating | |
| Brand | Nissan BYD |
| Category | Electric Cars Electric Cars |
MODEL
| Full Model Name | BYD Seal U EV |
| Segment / Class | Midsize/Compact SUV (C-SUV) |
| Available Trims / Variants |
Nissan Ariya 63kWh Nissan Ariya 87kWh Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW BYD Seal U Comfort BYD Seal U Design |
| Powertrain Options | Single front motor, RWD/FWD BEV (no AWD variant for the EV) |
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
| Base Price (USD) |
$ 39,600 € 47,500 £ 39,700 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh $ 41,200 € 53,500 £ 44,700 - Nissan Ariya 87kWh $ 43,600 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh € 57,500 £ 50,850 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW $ 48,200 € 65,500 £ 59,000 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW € 42,000 -BYD Seal U Comfort € 47,000 - BYD Seal U Design |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya 63kWh Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya 87kWh Available to order. Released 2022, Q4 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Available to order. Released 2022, July - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Available to order. Released 2023, April 03 - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW On sale in select markets (Italy, Southeast Asia); not sold in UK (PHEV only there) |
| Markets Available | Europe (select countries), Southeast Asia, China |
| Brand / Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
BATTERY & CHARGING
| Battery Capacity |
63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 63 kWh usable, 65 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 87 kWh usable, 90 kWh total - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW 71.8 kWh total - BYD Seal U Comfort 87 kWh total - BYD Seal U Design |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
251 mi WLTP (216 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 333 mi WLTP (304 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 205 mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 319 mi WLTP - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 309 mi WLTP (272 mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW (WLTP): 420 km (Comfort) / 500 km (Design) |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 63kWh CCS 130 kW max, 10-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya 87kWh CCS 130 kW max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW CCS 130 kW max, 20-80% in 30 min - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW 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 |
| Charging Time (10–80%) | ~28 minutes (DC fast charge) |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 63kWh Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya 87kWh Type 2 7.4 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW Type 2 22 kW - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW 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 |
| Battery Warranty | Not officially confirmed for this market variant |
| Energy Consumption |
285 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 293 Wh/mi WLTP (330 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 350 Wh/mi EPA - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 319 Wh/mi WLTP -Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 328 Wh/mi WLTP (370 Wh/mi EPA) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW Not officially confirmed |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
FWD 218 hp (160 kW) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh FWD 242 hp (178 kW) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh AWD 335 hp (250 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh AWD 306 hp (225 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW AWD 389 hp (290 kW) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW FWD 218 hp (160 kW) |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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. |
7.5 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 7.2 sec 0-60 mph (7.6 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 5.7 sec 0-62 mph - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 4.8 sec 0-60 mph (5.1 sec 0-62 mph) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW 9.3 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Comfort 9.6 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Design |
| Motor Configuration | Single motor, front-mounted, PMSM |
| Torque (Nm) |
300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Design |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 63kWh 99 mph (160 km/h) - Nissan Ariya 87kWh 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW 124 mph (200 km/h) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW 109 mph (175 km/h) |
BODY & DIMENSIONS
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4595 x 1850 x 1660 mm (180.9 x 72.8 x 65.4 in) 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in) |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) |
EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 63kWh EU: 468 l - Nissan Ariya 87kWh US: 646 l, 1691 l max - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh EU: 415 l - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW EU: 415 l, 2655 l max (US: 646 l, 1691 l max) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW EU: 552 l, 1440 l max |
| Body Style |
5 door SUV, 5 seats 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 1980 kg unladen, 2499 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 63kWh EU: 2121 kg unladen, 2530 kg gross - Nissan Ariya 87kWh US: 2090 kg curb - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 225kW EU: 2259 kg unladen, 2655 kg gross (US: 2222 kg curb) - Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 87kWh 290kW EU: 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross - BYD Seal U Comfort EU: 2147 kg unladen, 2557 kg gross - BYD Seal U Design |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 185 mm (7.3 in) Not officially confirmed |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) |
No Not applicable/not confirmed |
| Sunroof | Panoramic sunroof (standard) |
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE
| ADAS Features | Adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, rear cross-traffic alert, 360° camera |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Level 2 |
| Crash Test Ratings |
NCAP 2022: 5 stars
NCAP 2023: 5 stars |
| Over-the-Air (OTA) Safety Updates | Yes |
COMFORT & SEATING
| Seating Capacity | Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats 5 |
| Seat Material | Vegan (synthetic) leather |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, dual pad |
DISPLAYS & CONNECTIVITY
| Centre Screen (inches) |
12.3" touchscreen
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen |
| Mirror Link / Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Both supported |
| Driver's Display (inches) | 12.3" 12.3-inch digital cluster |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes, with augmented reality Yes |
TECHNOLOGY
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | Not confirmed |
| Over-the-Air Map Updates | Yes (via DiLink system) |
ADDITIONAL SPECS
| Headlight Type (LED/Matrix/Laser) | Full LED with adaptive high-beam |
| Adaptive Headlights | Not Confirmed |
| Sound System Brand | Infinity, 10 speakers |
| Speaker Count | Built-in (no automatic charging-stop route planning) |
| Navigation System | Not officially confirmed |
| Face Recognition | Not officially confirmed |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Not officially confirmed |
| Remote Parking | Not officially confirmed |
| Official Dealer Network | Not officially confirmed |
| Service Interval | Not officially confirmed |
| Roadside Assistance | Not officially confirmed |
Note
| Data Source | BYD press materials, EV Database, Motor1, Carwow, paultan.org |
| Last Updated | September 2026 |
| Additional Notes | Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 63kWh Also known as Nissan Ariya Engage e-4ORCE AWD Some tech specs (screen, HUD, sound system) are shared across Seal U trims including the PHEV, so may carry over 1:1 to the EV. |
| Editor's Note | Specs vary by market |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
