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BYD Seal vs Toyota C-HR+
Selected trimDesignChange trim354 mi · 82.5 kWh · £45,730
Selected trimStandard RangeChange trim283 mi · 58 kWh · £34,495
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Seal stays competitive across the board, while the Toyota C-HR+ leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Toyota C-HR+ if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.7p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Toyota C-HR+ leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BYD
6.3
Toyota
6.3
Too close to call
Motorway RangeToyota
BYD
3.1
Toyota
5
Family
BYD
6.7
Toyota
6.6
Too close to call
ChargingToyota
BYD
2.4
Toyota
4.4
Cost Per MileToyota
BYD
3.4
Toyota
9.1
City DrivingToyota
BYD
3.6
Toyota
5.1
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Toyota C-HR+Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £45,730 | £34,495 (better) |
| Official range | 354 miles (better) | 283 miles |
| Boot space | 400 L | 416 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 37 min | 30 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 8.4 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD Seal
Toyota C-HR+
Length
BYD Seal4,800mm
Toyota C-HR+4,520mm-280mm
Width
BYD Seal1,875mm
Toyota C-HR+1,870mm-5mm
Height
BYD Seal1,460mm-135mm
Toyota C-HR+1,595mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Toyota C-HR+Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,520 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,875 mm | 1,870 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,150 mm | Not available |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,595 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | 11 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 525 mm spare | 530 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Toyota C-HR+Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 400 L | 416 L (better) |
| Frunk | 53 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD Seal
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 11.2 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of saloon EVs in our database.
Toyota C-HR+
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Seal Design |  Toyota C-HR+ Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.80m | 4.52m-280mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.87m-5mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.15m | Not available |
| Height | 1.46m | 1.59m+135mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.92m | 2.75m-170mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 185mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L | 416L (better) |
| Frunk | 53L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m | 11m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,055kg | 1,828kg (better) |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.5kWh (better) | 58kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 354 mi (better) | 283 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 150kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £45,730 | £34,495 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £45,730 (not eligible) | £32,995 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | SUV |
| Available | 2023+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Toyota C-HR+Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 354 miles (better) | 283 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 244 miles (better) | 235 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 37 min | 30 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 150 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 166 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.5 kWh (better) | 58 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Toyota C-HR+Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 5.9 sec (better) | 8.4 sec |
| Power | 230 kW (better) | 123 kW |
| Torque | 360 Nm (better) | 269 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD Seal
Design
Toyota C-HR+
Standard Range
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BYD Seal
All 3 videos
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Prices & deals
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD Seal Design
Tested 2023
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist76%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Toyota C-HR+ Standard Range
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant85%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users86%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Toyota C-HR+Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,000 km |
Buying options
Get a quote
BYD Seal
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Toyota C-HR+
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
BYD Seal
- £28,5822025Car360View
- £30,6992025Car360View
- £29,6822025Car360View
Toyota C-HR+
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Seal worth the extra £11,235 over the Toyota C-HR+?
The BYD Seal costs £11,235 more than the Toyota C-HR+. For that premium it adds 71 miles more WLTP range, 107 kW more power and a 2.5s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Toyota C-HR+ comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD Seal or the Toyota C-HR+?
The Toyota C-HR+ is £11,235 cheaper to buy. The Toyota C-HR+ is cheaper to charge, roughly £136 a year versus £184 for the BYD Seal, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Toyota C-HR+ comes out roughly £11,475 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the BYD Seal and Toyota C-HR+ like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 244 miles for the BYD Seal and 235 miles for the Toyota C-HR+ - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-37 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD Seal or the Toyota C-HR+?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 530 mm of total clearance for the Toyota C-HR+ and about 525 mm of total clearance for the BYD Seal.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD Seal or the Toyota C-HR+?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD Seal and 84% for the Toyota C-HR+. That gives the BYD Seal a modest edge in retained real-world range. The BYD Seal's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Toyota C-HR+'s NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .