BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs Volkswagen ID.3
The BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Sedan
2026 775KM · name as listed in Chinese
China · checked Oct 23, 2026 · byd.com
56/100#50 of 434 · Everyday
Hatchback
ID.3 GTX Performance
1 of 9 versions
Germany · checked Sep 18, 2026 · volkswagen-newsroom.com
54/100#82 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)ID.3Volkswagen ID.3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 46%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.4 cu ft· 33%
- Power- best on this row+15 kW· 6%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.6 kWh/100 mi faster· 24%
- Top speed- best on this row+25 mph· 20%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) | Volkswagen ID.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Weight | no data | version: 79 kWh Style |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | no data | |
| Cell chemistry | version: 79 kWh Style | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) if
Pick the Volkswagen ID.3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Volkswagen ID.3
Range
99- Different test cycles - not compared.97Charging
10075Performance
8074Practicality
5138
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- CLTC
- Volkswagen ID.3
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
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)
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 26 min
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)
- Volkswagen ID.3
- 5.7 / 8.6 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
- BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV)Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Seal 08 EV (海豹08EV) vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 22 sources
Every source link (28)
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