BYD Seal U vs Hongqi E-HS9
The Hongqi E-HS9 leads on 10–80% charge. The BYD Seal U leads on cargo space.
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
38/100#215 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
Hongqi E-HS9 Deluxe
1 of 4 versions
No US price yet
31/100#235 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UHongqi E-HS9Hongqi E-HS9
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row2 min faster· 5%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 22%
- Cargo space- best on this row+7.1 cu ft· 89%
- Torque- best on this row+324 lb-ft· 142%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | Hongqi E-HS9 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | version not named | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal U if
Pick the Hongqi E-HS9 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal UHongqi E-HS9
Range
5762Charging
1014Performance
2988Practicality
6217
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Hongqi E-HS9
- 274 miWLTP
Which charges faster?
Hongqi E-HS9Hongqi E-HS9
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Hongqi E-HS9
- BYD Seal U
- 42 min
- Hongqi E-HS9
- Ahead by
- 2 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Hongqi E-HS9
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Hongqi E-HS9
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal U
- 9.3 scontested: sources disagree
- Hongqi E-HS9
- 4.9 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (38)
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