Head-to-head comparison

BYD Seal U DM-i vs Zeekr 7X

Verdict

BYD Seal U DM-i wins on Safety.

Zeekr 7X wins on Range, Performance, and Practicality.

BYD Seal U DM-i is €10,490 cheaper.

Zeekr 7X has 400 km more range.

ChinaCars Score

ChinaCars ScoreBYD Seal U DM-iZeekr 7X
Overall5971
Value6062
Range4366
Performance5682
Safety8875
Practicality5380
Charging——
Spec
BYD
Seal U DM-i
Zeekr
7X
PropulsionPHEVBEV
Segmentsuvsuv
Pricing€39,900 - €46,900€50,390
Battery Capacity18.3 kWh75.0 kWh
WLTP Range80km480km
Power Output218hp421hp
Torque550Nm440Nm
Top Speed185km/h210km/h
0-100 km/h5.9s5.8s
Drive TypeFWDRWD
DC Charge Time35min—
DC Charge Power18.0 kW—
Length4785mm4825mm
Width1890mm1930mm
Height1668mm1660mm
Wheelbase2765mm2925mm
Trunk Volume425L765L
Seats (Seats)55
Euro NCAP Rating5 ★5 ★
EU Homologated
Warranty6y / 150,000 km5y / 200,000 km

Facts

Facts about BYD Seal U DM-i

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

Proprietar din grupul Facebook „BYD club Romania” (preluat de Mașini Corecte): Cluj-Napoca–Slobozia, 1.222 km, 2 adulți + 2 copii, 130–155 km/h: 9,5 l/100 km (104,59 l benzină + 2 încărcări la perete de 46,6 RON fiecare); la avertizarea de rezervă bordul arăta ~100 km, real ~30 km până la alimentare (53 l).

Seal U DM-i DesignReal-world consumption & range
masinicorecte.romediaRomania

Autocritica, interviu BYD România la 18 luni de la lansare: peste 1.500 unități Seal U DM-i înmatriculate în 2026 până în august; vârf iulie 2026: 672 unități, 5,7% cotă; 36 dealeri (Țiriac Auto, DAB, Expocar, Materom, ATP, Auto Schunn).

Seal U DM-iFleets & B2B
autocritica.romediaRomania

Pe AutoUncle România (septembrie 2026) erau listate 235 de BYD rulate/demo, cu prețuri 25.705–54.134 euro (mediană 37.973 euro): Seal U 97 anunțuri (33.868–39.980 euro), Sealion 7 56 anunțuri (47.990–51.968 euro), Seal 39 anunțuri (29.200–38.835 euro); timp mediu de vânzare cca 30 zile.

Seal UResale & depreciation
autouncle.romediasecondary sourceRomania
Market

Top modele chinezești în iulie 2026 (total 1.666 mașini chinezești noi): BYD Seal U DM-i 225, Chery Tiggo 9 133, Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid 124, BYD Sealion 5 DM-i 100, Geely Cityray 98, BYD Dolphin Surf 96, Omoda 9 89, MG ZS 87, MG S9 PHEV 65, BYD Seal 5 DM-i 64. Pe mărci: BYD 672, Chery 341, MG 266, Geely 144, Omoda 131, Jaecoo 56.

Seal U DM-iRegistrations & market share
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Facts about Zeekr 7X

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, the BYD Seal U DM-i or the Zeekr 7X?

The BYD Seal U DM-i is cheaper, starting at €39,900 versus €50,390 for the Zeekr 7X — a difference of €10,490.

Which has more range, the BYD Seal U DM-i or the Zeekr 7X?

The Zeekr 7X has more range: 480 km versus 80 km WLTP, 400 km more.

Which is more powerful, the BYD Seal U DM-i or the Zeekr 7X?

The Zeekr 7X is more powerful: 421 hp versus 218 hp.

Which scores higher on the ChinaCars Score, the BYD Seal U DM-i or the Zeekr 7X?

The Zeekr 7X scores higher overall: 71/100 versus 59/100.

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