BYD Seal vs NIO ET5

How does the BYD Seal stack up against the NIO ET5? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

BYD SealBYD Seal
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NIO ET5NIO ET5
SpecBYD SealNIO ET5
Horsepower (max)530 hp489 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.8 s4.0 s
Top speed180 km/h200 km/h
Variants22
Body styleElectric premium fastback sedanSport electric sedan + estate
GenerationSeal (2026 facelift)ET5 / ET5 Touring (2026 facelift)
Production2022 – present2022 – present
Length4,800 mm4,790 mm
Width1,875 mm1,960 mm
Height1,460 mm1,499 mm
Wheelbase2,920 mm2,888 mm

BYD Seal vs NIO ET5: common questions

Is the BYD Seal or NIO ET5 faster?
The BYD Seal is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 3.6s versus the NIO ET5's 3.8s (0-100 km/h in 3.8s vs 4s).
Which has more horsepower, the BYD Seal or the NIO ET5?
The BYD Seal makes more power: 530 hp (395 kW) versus 489 hp (365 kW) for the NIO ET5.
Is the BYD Seal or NIO ET5 faster on top speed?
The NIO ET5 has the higher top speed at 124 mph (200 km/h), versus 112 mph (180 km/h) for the BYD Seal.
What is the main difference between the BYD Seal and the NIO ET5?
The BYD Seal is a electric premium fastback sedan, while the NIO ET5 is a sport electric sedan + estate. That difference in body style drives most of the others.