Head-to-head comparison

Lynk & Co 01 vs BYD Seal U DM-i

2nd place4/9

Lynk & Co

01

Compared version: Noul 01 Core+

from€41,999

6 dealers · 5 counties

49/100

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Average

Ranked #17 of 17 ranked plug-in hybrid

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)SUVNot Euro NCAP tested

Data: 9/10 fields

Leads on

Performance · 0–100 km/h in 7.7 s (−1.2 s)+21 pts

Trade-offs

Safety · warranty 4 years (−2)−63 pts
Range · −5 km (−6%)−7 pts

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Winner5/9

BYD

Seal U DM-i

Compared version: Boost

from€38,600

29 dealers · 25 counties

57/100

ChinaCars Score · methodology v1.0

Good

Ranked #11 of 17 ranked plug-in hybrid

Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)SUV

Data: 10/10 fields

Leads on

Safety · warranty 6 years (+2)+63 pts
Range · +5 km (+7%)+7 pts

Trade-offs

Performance · 0–100 km/h in 8.9 s (+1.2 s)−21 pts

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The duel in points

One point for every criterion won clearly: the best value, with the others more than 5% behind. Ties give no points.

Lynk & Co

BYD

Seal U DM-i

BYD Seal U DM-i leads: 5 of 9 criteria won clearly. 3 criteria are tied.

Price & warranty02
Battery & charging02
Performance31
Dimensions & practicality10

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Who leads on what

On each score axis, the model at least 5 points ahead of the next one. Below that we write “tight”.

Value
tight
Range
BYD Seal U DM-i+7 pts
Performance
Lynk & Co 01+21 pts
Safety
BYD Seal U DM-i+63 pts
Practicality
tight

BYD Seal U DM-i is the cheapest; Lynk & Co 01 costs €3,399 more (+9%).

BYD Seal U DM-i has the longest range; Lynk & Co 01 has 5 km less (−6%).

Score axes

Absolute 0–100 score on fixed scales, calculated for each model's entry version.

How we calculate the score

Overall score

Lynk & Co 0149

BYD Seal U DM-i57

Value

tight

Lynk & Co 0165

BYD Seal U DM-i62

Range

+7 pts

Lynk & Co 0136

BYD Seal U DM-i43

Performance

+21 pts

Lynk & Co 0159

BYD Seal U DM-i38

Safety

+63 pts

Lynk & Co 0125

BYD Seal U DM-i88

Practicality

tight

Lynk & Co 0154

BYD Seal U DM-i53

Specifications

Differences are measured against the best in the comparison.

How to read the table

best in the comparison
≈equal: within 5% of the best
5–20%behind: 5–20% from the best
> 20%far behind: more than 20%
n/a: no data — never counted as a difference

Lynk & Co

€41,999

BYD

Seal U DM-i

€38,600

Price from

€41,999

+9%+3,399 €

€38,600

Top price in range

€45,999

€45,700

Warranty

4 years

−33%−2 years

6 years / 150,000 km

Battery capacity

17.7 kWh

≈ equal

4.2 km/kWh

18.3 kWh

4.4 km/kWh

WLTP range

75 km

−6%−5 km

€560/km

80 km

€483/km

DC charging power

n/a

18 kW

AC charging power

6.6 kW

−40%−4.4 kW

11 kW

Power

276 hp · 206 kW

€152/hp

218 hp · 160 kW

−21%−58 hp

€177/hp

Torque

425 Nm

−23%−125 Nm

550 Nm

Top speed

200 km/h

170 km/h

−15%−30 km/h

0–100 km/h

7.7 s

8.9 s

+16%+1.2 s

Drive

FWD

Length

4,512 mm

4,785 mm

Width

1,857 mm

1,890 mm

Height

1,673 mm

1,668 mm

Wheelbase

2,734 mm

≈ equal

2,765 mm

Boot volume

466 l

425 l

−9%−41 l

Seats

Euro NCAP rating

not tested

5 ★

EU homologated

n/a

Yes

Data verified

09/26/2026

09/27/2026

Verified facts

With source and date, for each model in the comparison.

Lynk & Co 01

No verified facts yet

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BYD Seal U DM-i

SafetyDecember 6, 2023

Euro NCAP (6 decembrie 2023): 5 stele – Adulți 90%, Copii 86%, Pietoni 83%, Asistență 77%. Zero puncte la prevenirea deschiderii ușii în biciclist; AEB nu a punctat la scenariile frontale mașină-mașină.

Seal UEuro NCAP

euroncap.comofficialEurope / global

WarrantyJanuary 20, 2026

Pe 20 ianuarie 2026 BYD a anunțat extinderea retroactivă a garanției bateriei Blade în SEE/UK/Elveția la 8 ani sau 250.000 km cu SOH minim 70% (anterior 8 ani/200.000 km), valabilă pentru toate modelele EV și Super Hybrid deja vândute și noi.

Warranty & assistance

automarket.romediaRomania

WarrantyJanuary 2026

Manualul de garanție limitată BYD (versiune RO, ianuarie 2026): vehicul 72 luni/150.000 km; baterie HV 96 luni/250.000 km cu SOH minim 70%; unitate de propulsie 96 luni/150.000 km; anticoroziune 144 luni; baterie 12V 24 luni; anumite piese (suspensie, rulmenți, multimedia) 48 luni/120.000 km.

Warranty & assistance

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the Lynk & Co 01 or the BYD Seal U DM-i?

The BYD Seal U DM-i is cheaper, starting at €38,600 versus €41,999 for the Lynk & Co 01 — a difference of €3,399.

Which has more range, the Lynk & Co 01 or the BYD Seal U DM-i?

The BYD Seal U DM-i has more range: 80 km versus 75 km WLTP, 5 km more.

Which is more powerful, the Lynk & Co 01 or the BYD Seal U DM-i?

The Lynk & Co 01 is more powerful: 276 hp versus 218 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the Lynk & Co 01 or the BYD Seal U DM-i?

The BYD Seal U DM-i scores higher overall: 57/100 versus 49/100.

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