BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs IM LS7
The BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) leads on range (CLTC) and 10–80% charge. The IM LS7 leads on cargo space.
Sedan
2026 775KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
56/100#50 of 434 · Everyday
SUV
2026 LS7 640km Max+ · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 2 versions
China · checked Oct 4, 2026 · immotors.com
56/100#50 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)IM LS7IM LS7
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+84 mi· 21%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 17%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.8 cu ft· 43%
- Top speed- best on this row+12 mph· 9%
- Front trunk- best on this row+3.8 cu ft· 196%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) | IM LS7 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (CLTC) | - best on this row | |
| Efficiency lower is better | no data | |
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | no data | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | ||
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) if
Pick the IM LS7 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)IM LS7
Range
9991Charging
10095Performance
8069Practicality
5193
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)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- CLTC
- IM LS7
- 398 miCLTC
- Ahead by
- 84 mi
Which charges faster?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- IM LS7
- 16.8 min
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- IM LS7
- 3.9 / 6.1 scontested: sources disagree
Which is cheaper to buy?
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- IM LS7
- Ahead by
- CN¥113,000
Where next
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
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BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 22 sources
Every source link (27)
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