Buick GL8 Encasa vs BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
The BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) leads on range (CLTC). The Buick GL8 Encasa leads on 0–62 mph and cargo space.
MPV
Version named in Chinese by the source
No US price yet
56/100#47 of 434 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 775KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
56/100#50 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
GL8 EncasaBuick GL8 EncasaSeal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+109 mi· 29%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.1 s quicker· 2%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.3 cu ft· 24%
- Power- best on this row+227 kW· 89%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row9.9 kWh/100 mi faster· 36%
- Top speed- best on this row+37 mph· 33%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Buick GL8 Encasa | BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the Buick GL8 Encasa if
Pick the BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) if
Score by category
out of 100
Buick GL8 EncasaBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
Range
8499Charging
100100Performance
8180Practicality
8351
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
Range (CLTC)
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- CLTC
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 109 mi
Which is quicker?
Buick GL8 EncasaGL8 Encasa
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- Buick GL8 Encasa
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Ahead by
- 0.1 s
Where next
- Buick GL8 EncasaFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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Where the numbers come from
12 sources
Every source link (17)
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