BYD Seal U vs Renault R4 E-Tech
The BYD Seal U leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
38/100#215 of 281 · Everyday
SUV
evolution 120 ch autonomie urbaine - 26 · name as listed in French
1 of 2 versions
checked Aug 12, 2026 · renault.fr
20/100#263 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UR4 E-TechRenault R4 E-Tech
- Range (WLTP)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+35 kW· 44%
- Cargo space- best on this row+1.8 cu ft· 13%
- Top speed- best on this row+16 mph· 17%
- Torque- best on this row+63 lb-ft· 38%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | Renault R4 E-Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| Power | ||
| 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 Renault R4 E-Tech if
No lead on the compared figures - price, market and service decide
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal URenault R4 E-Tech
Range
5724Charging
105Performance
2930Practicality
6255
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (WLTP)
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 191 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BYD Seal U
- 42 min
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 30 / 35 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Seal U
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 80 kW
- Ahead by
- 35 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- BYD Seal U
- 9.3 scontested: sources disagree
- Renault R4 E-Tech
- 9.2 s
Where next
Compare with others
BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 14, 2026 · 24 sources
Every source link (48)
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