BYD Seal U vs iCar V23
The iCar V23 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
2026 iCAR Super V23S 501 4WD Peak Performance Edition
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · icarglobal.com
44/100#191 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UiCar V23iCar V23
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row12 min faster· 29%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+11 kW· 11%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.9 cu ft· 14%
- Power- best on this row+175 kW· 109%
- Top speed- best on this row+3 mph· 3%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | iCar V23 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| 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 | - 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 | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal U if
Pick the iCar V23 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal UiCar V23
Range
57- Different test cycles - not compared.54Charging
1025Performance
2953Practicality
6254
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- iCar V23
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
iCar V23iCar V23
10–80% charge
- Leader
- iCar V23
- BYD Seal U
- 42 min
- iCar V23
- Ahead by
- 12 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Seal U
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- iCar V23
- Ahead by
- 11 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal U
- 9.3 scontested: sources disagree
- iCar V23
- 4.5 / 7.5 scontested: sources disagree
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 25 sources
Every source link (41)
- https://www.byd.com/eu/electric-cars/seal-u.html
- https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/pl/campaign/1502/Seal%20U-0226-BPS-PL-V1.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/eu/car/seal-u
- https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/eu/pdfs/seal-u/Seal%20U-0225-BPS-EN-V5.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/eu/hybrid-cars/seal-u-dm-i
- https://www.byd.com/es-es/news-list/nuevo-byd-seal-u-un-suv-familiar-100-electrico-practico-espacioso-comodo-y-respetuoso-con-el-medio-ambiente
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- https://www.byd.com/content/dam/byd-site/hr/pdfs/seal-u/BYD_SEAL_U-0524-BPS-EN-V4-web.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/content/dam/byd-site/hu/pdfs/seal-u/BYD_SEAL_U_Leaflet_300724.pdf
- https://www.byd.com/de/konfiguration/seal-u
- https://www.byd.com/material/byd-site/nl/pdfs/pricelist_jan_2026/ev/Prijslijst%20BYD%20SEAL%20U%20EV%20per%2001-01-2026.pdf
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYD_Song_Plus
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- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2025/art_71ff6c655cfa46b6bfe9453792f4e318.html
- https://www.icaurglobal.com/iCAURV23/
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- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2024/art_e4dd975fc72c45e2a3f156a7590a0f68.html
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2024/art_fc3f430a318e4a33bd52f574359d4400.html
- https://www.miit.gov.cn/jgsj/zbys/wjfb/art/2025/art_9ea07506960d48fb92f171b14c88ba5b.html
- https://auto.stockstar.com/IG2026011600000045.shtml
- https://www.aseancap.org/x/result.php?slug=chery-icaur-v23
- https://data.carnewschina.com/database/icar/icar-super-v23/2026/501km-335kw-144800-29853
- https://paultan.org/2025/04/23/shanghai-2025-icar-v23/
- https://data.carnewschina.com/database/icar/icar-v23/2025/params
- https://www.icarglobal.com/zh/carview/SUPERV23S/
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- https://crh.market/car/icar/icar-v23/new