BYD Seal U vs Toyota bZ3
The BYD Seal U leads on fast-charge peak. The Toyota bZ3 leads on cargo space.
SUV
Comfort
1 of 2 versions
checked Sep 16, 2026 · byd.com
49/100#261 of 421 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 JOY · name as listed in Chinese
No US price yet
48/100#278 of 421 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal UbZ3Toyota bZ3
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+45 kW· 64%
- Cargo space- best on this row+0.5 cu ft· 3%
- Power- best on this row+25 kW· 19%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+4 kW· 57%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal U | Toyota bZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | ||
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal U if
Pick the Toyota bZ3 if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD Seal UToyota bZ3
Range
57- Different test cycles - not compared.53Charging
1918Performance
31no dataPracticality
6466
How much is each in the US?
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal U
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Toyota bZ3
- CLTC
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
BYD Seal UBYD Seal U
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Seal U
- BYD Seal U
- 115 kW
- Toyota bZ3
- Ahead by
- 45 kW
Where next
- Toyota bZ3Full specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Seal U vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked May 19, 2026 · 20 sources
Every source link (32)
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