BYD Seal vs Lexus RZ
The BYD Seal leads on fast-charge peak and 0–62 mph.
Sedan
2025 600 · name as listed in Chinese
1 of 6 versions
No US price yet
70/100#149 of 421 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Lexus RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels)
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026
68/100#44 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
BYD SealBYD SealLexus RZLexus RZ
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+80 kW· 53%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row1.2 s quicker· 24%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.6 cu ft· 47%
- Torque- best on this row+173 lb-ft· 54%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | BYD Seal | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: RZ 550e | |
| Range (CLTC) | version not named | no data |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | version: RZ 450e | |
| 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 | version: Excellence-AWD | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | ||
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | version: RZ 500e |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Excellence-AWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: RZ450e "version L" AWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the BYD Seal if
Pick the Lexus RZ if
Score by category
out of 100
BYD SealLexus RZ
Range
79- Different test cycles - not compared.75Charging
6144Performance
10087Practicality
6183
How much is each in the US?
BYD Seal
No US price yet
Lexus RZ
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Oct 4, 2026 - Price checked Oct 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
lexus.com- 2026 450e
- $50,895
- 2026 450e AWD
- $50,895
- 2026 450e Premium AWD
- $53,095
- 2026 450e Luxury AWD
- $58,395
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- BYD Seal
- 323 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Lexus RZ
- 264 miEPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- BYD Seal
- 25 / 25.2 / 42 mincontested: sources disagree
- Lexus RZ
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- BYD Seal
- BYD Seal
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 80 kW
Which is quicker?
BYD SealBYD Seal
0–62 mph
- Leader
- BYD Seal
- BYD Seal
- Lexus RZ
- Ahead by
- 1.2 s
Where next
- BYD SealFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
BYD Seal vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 51 sources
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