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BYD Sealion 7 vs Peugeot e-5008
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Selected trimComfortChange trim300 mi · 82.5 kWh · £44,990
At a glance
In this comparison, BYD Sealion 7 leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Peugeot e-5008 leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Best value
Too close to call
Range & charging
Too close to call
Practicality
Too close to call
Which should you choose?
Choose the BYD Sealion 7 if...
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Peugeot e-5008 if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p 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 Peugeot e-5008 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
BYD
6
Peugeot
5.6
Too close to call
Motorway RangePeugeot
BYD
3.1
Peugeot
5.3
FamilyBYD
BYD
8
Peugeot
5.3
ChargingBYD
BYD
5.9
Peugeot
4.8
Cost Per MilePeugeot
BYD
0.8
Peugeot
6.3
City DrivingPeugeot
BYD
2.2
Peugeot
3.3
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Peugeot e-5008
Allure
- £4,325 cheaper
- 0.5 m tighter turning circle
- 2 more seats
- 250 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Peugeot e-5008Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £44,990 | £40,665 (better) |
| Official range | 300 miles | 309 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 520 L (better) | 348 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 9.7 sec |
Size Comparison
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BYD Sealion 7
Peugeot e-5008
Length
BYD Sealion 74,830mm
Peugeot e-50084,791mm-39mm
Width
BYD Sealion 71,925mm
Peugeot e-50081,895mm-30mm
Height
BYD Sealion 71,620mm-74mm
Peugeot e-50081,694mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Peugeot e-5008Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,830 mm | 4,791 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,925 mm | 1,895 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | 2,189 mm | 2,108 mm (better) |
| Height | 1,620 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m | 11.2 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 475 mm spare | 505 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Peugeot e-5008Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Boot space (seats up) | 520 L (better) | 348 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1789 L (better) | 916 L |
| Frunk | 58 L (better) | 0 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 1,000 kg (better) |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
BYD Sealion 7
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- At 4,830 mm, longer than 80% of SUVs we track.
Peugeot e-5008
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  BYD Sealion 7 Comfort |  Peugeot e-5008 Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.83m | 4.79m-39mm |
| Width | 1.93m | 1.90m-30mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 2.19m | 2.11m-81mm |
| Height | 1.62m | 1.69m+74mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.93m | 2.90m-29mm |
| Ground Clearance | 157mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 520L (better) | 348L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1789L (better) | 916L |
| Frunk | 58L (better) | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 11.7m | 11.2m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 2,225kg (better) | 2,383kg |
| Towing Capacity | 750kg | 1,000kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 82.5kWh (better) | 73kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 300 mi | 309 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 150kW | 160kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £44,990 | £40,665 (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2024+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Peugeot e-5008Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 300 miles | 309 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 204 miles | 257 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 24 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 150 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Energy consumption | 199 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 82.5 kWh (better) | 73 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Peugeot e-5008Allure |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 6.7 sec (better) | 9.7 sec |
| Power | 230 kW (better) | 157 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm (better) | 343 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
BYD Sealion 7
Comfort
6.6/10
average across 6 reviews
- Parkers3.9/5
- Auto Express3.5/5
- Electrifying.com7/10
Peugeot e-5008
Allure
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BYD Sealion 7
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - BYD Sealion 7 Comfort
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant87%
Child Occupant93%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist79%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Peugeot e-5008 Allure
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist62%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | BYD Sealion 7Comfort | Peugeot e-5008Allure |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 250,000 km (better) | 160,934 km |
Buying options
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BYD Sealion 7
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Peugeot e-5008
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Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Sealion 7 worth the extra £4,325 over the Peugeot e-5008?
The BYD Sealion 7 costs £4,325 more than the Peugeot e-5008. For that premium it adds 172 litres more boot space, 73 kW more power and a 3.0s quicker 0-62mph time. The Peugeot e-5008 is not just cheaper - it also offers 2 more seats (7 versus 5). On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Peugeot e-5008 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Peugeot e-5008?
The Peugeot e-5008 is £4,325 cheaper to buy. The Peugeot e-5008 is cheaper to charge, roughly £160 a year versus £216 for the BYD Sealion 7, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Peugeot e-5008 comes out roughly £4,605 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 Sealion 7 and Peugeot e-5008 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 204 miles for the BYD Sealion 7 and 257 miles for the Peugeot e-5008 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Peugeot e-5008 goes roughly 53 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 24-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Peugeot e-5008?
The Peugeot e-5008 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 30 mm narrower than the BYD Sealion 7. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 505 mm of total clearance for the Peugeot e-5008 and about 475 mm of total clearance for the BYD Sealion 7. The Peugeot e-5008 also turns in a 0.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the BYD Sealion 7 or the Peugeot e-5008?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the BYD Sealion 7 and 84% for the Peugeot e-5008. That gives the BYD Sealion 7 a modest edge in retained real-world range. The BYD Sealion 7's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Peugeot e-5008'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
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