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Opel Mokka Electric vs BYD Seal U

Opel Mokka Electric vs BYD Seal U

The Opel Mokka Electric and BYD Seal U sit in different size classes. The Mokka Electric is a compact SUV built for city driving and short daily trips. The Seal U is a larger mid-size SUV aimed at families and longer-distance use. Buyers choosing the Opel focus on compact size and efficiency. Buyers choosing the BYD want more space, power, and battery capacity.

Range and battery size create a clear gap. The Mokka Electric delivers around 400 km WLTP, while the Seal U reaches about 500 km depending on version. Charging also differs. The Mokka peaks at about 100 to 107 kW and reaches 10 to 80 percent in about 28 to 30 minutes. The Seal U supports up to about 140 kW but takes longer due to its larger battery, with 10 to 80 percent closer to 40 to 43 minutes.

Pricing places the Mokka Electric in the lower compact EV bracket, while the Seal U sits higher due to size and battery capacity. The Mokka Electric is widely available across Europe. The Seal U is expanding across Europe and selected global markets as BYD grows its presence. This comparison helps you decide between a smaller, efficient SUV and a larger SUV with more range and interior space.

Within Opel lineup, the Mokka Electric sits alongside models like the Corsa Electric and Astra Electric, focused on compact mobility. Within BYD lineup, the Seal U sits with models like the Atto 3 and Seal sedan, targeting higher capacity EV buyers and family use.

The Mokka Electric offers compact size, better efficiency, and faster relative charging time, but has shorter range and less interior space; the Seal U offers longer range, more cabin space, and stronger power, but has slower full charging time and higher energy use.

QUICK VERDICT; Pick the Mokka Electric if you want a smaller SUV for city use with lower energy use. Pick the Seal U if you need more range, space, and a larger vehicle footprint.

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	Opel Mokka Electric BYD Seal U

Price	$37,000.00 $42,000.00
Our Rating	5.7 6.5
Brand	Opel BYD
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

BYD Seal U Comfort
BYD Seal U Design

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, October 23 2024, January 29
Status	Coming soon. Expected release 2024 Available to order. Released 2024, February
Country of origin	China
Base Price	€ 36,750 € 42,000 -BYD Seal U Comfort € 47,000 - BYD Seal U Design

PERFORMANCE

Power	FWD 156 hp (115 kW) FWD 218 hp (160 kW)
Torque	192 lb-ft (260 Nm) 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.	9 sec 0-62 mph 9.3 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Comfort 9.6 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Design
Max Speed	93 mph (150 km/h) 109 mph (175 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	50.8 kWh usable, 54 kWh total 71.8 kWh total - BYD Seal U Comfort 87 kWh total - BYD Seal U Design
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion (400V type) Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type)
Range	261 mi WLTP 261 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 311 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design
Consumption	251 Wh/mi WLTP 320 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design
Recuperation	3 modes, with selector lever Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 11 kW 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 100 kW max, 20-80% in 26 min 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	PSA eCMP e-platform 3.0
Dimensions	163.4 x 70.5 x 60.4 in (4151 x 1790 x 1534 mm) 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.32 Cd
Wheelbase	100.7 in (2557 mm) 2765 mm (108.9 in)
Clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	EU: 3560 lb unladen, 4442 lb gross 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, torsion bar Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R16, R17, R18 R19
Trunk/Boot	EU: 10.9 ft³, 37.4 ft³ max EU: 552 l, 1440 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No No
Towing	No EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1300 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	10" touchscreen 12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen
Driver's Display	10 12.3"
Head-Up	No Yes

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats, massage (driver only) Heated and ventilated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 180˚ reversing camera, semi-autonomous park assist Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags	Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driving Aids	Front/rear camera, front radar, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, camera/radar-based automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycles recognition, Traffic Sign Recognition, Side Blind Spot Alert 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