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BYD Seal vs Zeekr 7GT
Selected trimDesignChange trim354 mi · 82.5 kWh · £45,730
Selected trimBusiness Edition RWDChange trim322 mi · 75 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Seal leads on value for money, family practicality and city driving, while the Zeekr 7GT leads on motorway range, charging speed and running costs.
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD Seal if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
Choose the Zeekr 7GT 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 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Zeekr 7GT leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueBYD
BYD
6.3
Zeekr
0
Motorway RangeZeekr
BYD
3.1
Zeekr
6.8
FamilyBYD
BYD
6.7
Zeekr
3.2
ChargingZeekr
BYD
2.4
Zeekr
8.4
Cost Per MileZeekr
BYD
3.4
Zeekr
6.6
City DrivingBYD
BYD
3.6
Zeekr
2.5
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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Size Comparison
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BYD Seal
Zeekr 7GT
Length
BYD Seal4,800mm-17mm
Zeekr 7GT4,817mm
Width
BYD Seal1,875mm-35mm
Zeekr 7GT1,910mm
Height
BYD Seal1,460mm
Zeekr 7GT1,456mm-4mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
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| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Zeekr 7GTBusiness Edition RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,817 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,875 mm (better) | 1,910 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,150 mm | 2,070 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,456 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.2 m | Not available |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 525 mm spare (better) | 490 mm spare |
People & luggage
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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.
Zeekr 7GT
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- Peak DC charging of 480 kW, faster than 100% of estate EVs in our catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Seal Design |  Zeekr 7GT Business Edition RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.80m | 4.82m+17mm |
| Width | 1.88m | 1.91m+35mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.15m | 2.07m-80mm |
| Height | 1.46m | 1.46m-4mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.92m | 2.90m-20mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 400L | 456L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1390L |
| Frunk | 53L | 65L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.2m | Not available |
| Kerb Weight | 2,055kg | Not available |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.5kWh (better) | 75kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 354 mi (better) | 322 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 480kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £45,730 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Saloon | Estate |
| Available | 2023+ | 2026+ |
* Zeekr 7GT: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | BYD SealDesign | Zeekr 7GTBusiness Edition RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 354 miles (better) | 322 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 244 miles | 269 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 37 min | 13 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 480 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 166 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.5 kWh (better) | 75 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 800V (better) |
| Heat pump | Standard (better) | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
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What the critics say
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BYD Seal
Design
Zeekr 7GT
Business Edition RWD
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BYD Seal
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Cost per mile
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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 - Zeekr 7GT Business Edition RWD
Zeekr 7GT Business Edition RWD
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-05. Limited-production / halo / pre-launch / new-brand models are typically rated some time after general sale.
Warranty
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Buying options
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BYD Seal
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Zeekr 7GT
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
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BYD Seal
- £28,5822025Car360View
- £30,6992025Car360View
- £29,6822025Car360View
Zeekr 7GT
No active listings.
Frequently asked questions
What are the BYD Seal and Zeekr 7GT like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 244 miles for the BYD Seal and 269 miles for the Zeekr 7GT - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Zeekr 7GT goes roughly 25 miles further between charging stops. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 37 minutes in the BYD Seal and 13 in the Zeekr 7GT, so the Zeekr 7GT loses less time at each stop. That makes the Zeekr 7GT the stronger long-distance car.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD Seal or the Zeekr 7GT?
The BYD Seal is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the Zeekr 7GT. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 525 mm of total clearance for the BYD Seal and about 490 mm of total clearance for the Zeekr 7GT.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD Seal or the Zeekr 7GT?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD Seal and 90% for the Zeekr 7GT. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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