BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
The BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) leads on range (CLTC). The Li Auto i9 (理想i9) leads on 10–80% charge and 0–62 mph.
Sedan
2026 775KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
91/100#10 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Home · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · lixiang.com
89/100#13 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)i9 (理想i9)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Range (CLTC)- best on this row+44 mi· 10%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row3 min faster· 23%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row0.3 s quicker· 6%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.1 cu ft· 11%
- Power- best on this row+145 kW· 57%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row6.4 kWh/100 mi faster· 26%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) | Li Auto i9 (理想i9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| 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 | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
Range
9486Charging
10098Performance
8488Practicality
7485
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
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- 44 mi
Which charges faster?
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)i9 (理想i9)
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Ahead by
- 3 min
Which is quicker?
Li Auto i9 (理想i9)i9 (理想i9)
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Ahead by
- 0.3 s
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)
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)
- Ahead by
- CN¥172,900
Where next
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
- Li Auto i9 (理想i9)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs
- Lucid GravityBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 3 higher
- Score
- 88
- Price
- from $79,900
- BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 6 higher
- Score
- 85
- Price
- from $61,500
- Mercedes-Benz EQSBYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 8 higher
- Score
- 83
- Price
- from $104,450
- Hyundai Ioniq 9BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) scores 7 higher
- Score
- 84
- Price
- from $58,955
Li Auto i9 (理想i9) vs
Where the numbers come from
13 sources
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