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Model
BYD Seal U Design
BYD Seal U Design MY2024 MY2025
KIA EV3 Standard Range
KIA EV3 Standard Range MY2025
Starting price £33,340 ~$32,391 (Norway)
Body type SUV Crossover
World premiere Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Thursday, May 23, 2024
Delivery start March 2024 November 2024
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 500 km (311 miles) 436-414 km (271-257 miles)
WLTP consumption 17.40 kWh/100km(3.6 mi/kWh ) 12.61-13.29 kWh/100km (4.9-4.7 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh ) 14.9-15.8 kWh/100km (4.2-3.9 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 16 kWh/100km(3.9 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 435 km (270 miles) 344 km (214 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 378 km (235 miles) 289 km (180 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 335 km (208 miles) 275 km (171 miles)
Top speed 175 kph (109 mph) 170 kph (106 mph)
Peak power 160 kW (217.5 hp / 214.6 bhp) 150 kW (203.9 hp / 201.2 bhp)
Electrical torque output 329 nm (242.8 ft-lb) 283 nm (208.9 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 9.6 s 7.5 s
Drive type FWD FWD
Motor setup One motor front axle One motor front axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (2 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (2 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 345 mm (13.58")
Rear disc diameter 345 mm (13.58")
Front disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep Hold or Roll
Lift-up-regen levels Standard / High 0 / 1 / 2 / 3
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard feature Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.91") 140 mm (5.51")
Length 4785 mm (188.4") 4300 mm (169.3")
Height 1668 mm (65.7") 1560 mm (61.4")
Width excluding mirrors 1890 mm (74.4") 1850 mm (72.8")
Width including mirrors 2085 mm (82.1") mm (")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.32 / Unknown 0.263 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2765 mm (108.9") 2680 mm (105.5")
Turning circle 11 meter (433.1") 10.2 meter (401.6")
Curb weight 2147 kg (4733.3 lbs) 1725 kg (3803.0 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2557 kg (5637.2 lbs) 2270 kg (5004.5 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs) 80 kg (176.4 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 410 kg (903.9 lbs) 545 kg (1201.5 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 1300 kg (2866.0 lbs) 500 kg (1102.3 lbs)
Trunk capacity 425 liter (15.0 cu-ft) 460 liter (16.2 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1439 liter (50.8 cu-ft) 1251 liter (44.2 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Standard feature Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 12.3" Yes 30"
Infotainment screen Yes 15.6" Yes 30"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Standard feature
Map provider HERE Technologies
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Unknown Yes
Satellite image map Unknown No
Voice controlled Unknown Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Optional feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Standard feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Optional feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Standard feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Front
  • Left front corner (Optional)
  • Right front corner (Optional)
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors N/A N/A
ADAS processors — —
Battery gross 87 kWh 58.3 kWh
Battery net 87 kWh 55 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP NMC
Nominal voltage 512 V 369 V
Battery weight 588 kg (1296.3 lbs) —
Pack configuration 160s1p —
Battery type Cell to Pack —
Battery chemistry LFP NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Seal U Design Charging curve (click for full size) - KIA EV3 Standard Range
Max DC charging 140 kW 100 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 17 m 49 s 58 m 29 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 67.1 kW 56.4 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 11 m 42 s 54 m 4 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 65.5 kW 54.9 kW
Charging time 10-80% 43 m 5 s 29 m 18 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 84.8 kW 78.8 kW
Charging time 10-90% 52 m 45 s 40 m 4 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 79.2 kW 65.9 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Standard feature
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Functional Functional
Interior quality Standard Standard
Console design Split level console Floating console
Interior design
standard
Interior colors: Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Air/earth Medium Gray
Interior colors: Gray Dark Gray
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Earth Light Gray
Interior colors: Light Gray Dark Gray
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Air / Earth Navy interior
Interior colors: Light Gray Blue
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
GT-Line
Interior colors: Black White
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Console storage First row center console
  • Under floor storage Trunk
Seating capacity 5 5
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 4 6
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric driver, not available passenger Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Standard feature
Height adjustable headrest Not Available Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger Unknown
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Optional electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature Optional feature
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Standard feature
Seat heating Not Available Optional feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 4 8
Wheel options 1 3
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/50R19 / 235/50R19
215/60R17 / 215/60R17
215/50R19 / 215/50R19
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Between front seats
Seatbelts
  • Driver
  • Front passenger
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind driver with reversible pretensioner
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger with reversible pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name BYD Kia Connect
Change charging target No Yes
See car location No Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No Yes
Schedule charging No Yes
See driving history No Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes No