BYD Seal U vs Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat)
The BYD Seal U leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
38/100#215 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
2025 401km · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 8 versions
No US price yet
12/100#270 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UOra 03 (ex Funky Cat)Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat)
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row1 min faster· 2%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+51 kW· 80%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.8 cu ft· 34%
- Torque- best on this row+45 lb-ft· 24%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat) |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| 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 | version: 430km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| AC charging | version: 430km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| DC port | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: 430km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| 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 | version: 580km · name as listed in Chinese | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: 430km · name as listed in Chinese | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal U if
Pick the Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat) if
- Stronger on performance
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal UOra 03 (ex Funky Cat)
Range
5722Charging
101Performance
2942Practicality
6244
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat)
- 193 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal U
10–80% charge
- Leader
- BYD Seal U
- BYD Seal U
- 42 min
- Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat)
- Ahead by
- 1 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Seal U
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat)
- Ahead by
- 51 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal U
- 9.3 scontested: sources disagree
- Ora 03 (ex Funky Cat)
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 12, 2026 · 25 sources
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