Electric car comparison

Alpine A390 vs BYD SEAL

Compare the headline figures first, then inspect every available specification, trim and supported-market price below.

A A

Reference model

Alpine A390

Current
Range
470 km*
Battery
89 kWh
DC charging
120 kW
0–100 km/h
4.8 s

Liftback · AWD · 5 seats

B B

Reference model

BYD SEAL

Current
Range
480 km*
Battery
82.5 kWh
DC charging
100 kW
0–100 km/h
5.9 s

Sedan · RWD · 5 seats

Data checked 17 July 2026

Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.

Data-led verdict

PlugSphere Smart Score

A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.

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A

Alpine A390

Leads
96 /100

Smart Score verdict

Alpine A390 leads

7-point advantage in this pairing

Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.

B

BYD SEAL

89 /100
Score categoryA · A390B · SEAL
Range 25% weight 98/100 100/100 Leads
Charging 25% weight 100/100 Leads 86/100
Efficiency 15% weight 91/100 100/100 Leads
Performance 10% weight 100/100 Leads 81/100
Practicality 15% weight 99/100 Leads 91/100
EV capability 10% weight 80/100 Leads 60/100

Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.

Side by side

Full specification comparison

Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.

Compare different cars
Specification A Reference model Alpine A390 B Reference model BYD SEAL
Range & energy
Estimated real-world range* 470 km 480 km Better
Useable battery 89 kWh 82.5 kWh
Efficiency 189 Wh/km 172 Wh/km Better
One-stop range 486 km 507 km Better
Charging
Onboard AC charger 22 kW Better 11 kW
Typical DC charging power 120 kW Better 100 kW
Estimated 10–80% DC time 31.0 min Better 35.0 min
Charge port Type 2 CCS Type 2 CCS
Plug & Charge No No
Battery preconditioning Yes Better No
Body & practicality
Body style Liftback Sedan
Seats 5 5
Cargo volume 532 L 557 L Better
Curb weight 2,199 kg 2,130 kg
Dimensions Not available in source data Not available in source data
Roof rack possible No No
Performance
0–100 km/h 4.8 s Better 5.9 s
Drivetrain AWD RWD
Capability & battery
Towing capacity 1,350 kg Better 1,000 kg
Towbar approved Yes Yes
Heat pump Yes Yes
Battery chemistry NCM LFP
Vehicle-to-load (V2L) Yes Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H) Yes Better No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) Yes Better No
Bidirectional charging Yes Yes
Availability
Current status Current Current
Available from December 2025 February 2026
Safety
Euro NCAP safety rating 4 stars 5 stars Better
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.

Market by market

Price comparison

Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.

Market A Alpine A390 B BYD SEAL
Country Germany From €67,500 From €41,990
Country Netherlands From €67,900 From €41,690
Country United Kingdom From £61,390 From £45,730

Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.

Versions at a glance

Variants and model years

Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.

A

Model family

Alpine A390 trims

2 versions
  • A390 GT

    Current
    Model years
    2025–present
    Range
    470 km*
    Battery
    89 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • A390 GTS

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    470 km*
    Battery
    89 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
B

Model family

BYD SEAL trims

8 versions
  • SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    480 km*
    Battery
    82.5 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design (MY23-25)

    Current
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    480 km*
    Battery
    82.5 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence (MY23-25)

    Current
    Model years
    2023–2026
    Range
    445 km*
    Battery
    82.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    445 km*
    Battery
    82.5 kWh
    Drive
    AWD
  • SEAL U 87 kWh Design

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    425 km*
    Battery
    87 kWh
    Drive
    FWD
  • SEAL 61.4 kWh RWD Comfort (MY26)

    Current
    Model years
    2026–present
    Range
    365 km*
    Battery
    61.4 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • SEAL 61.4 kWh RWD Comfort (MY23-25)

    Current
    Model years
    2025–2026
    Range
    365 km*
    Battery
    61.4 kWh
    Drive
    RWD
  • SEAL U 71.8 kWh Comfort

    Current
    Model years
    2024–present
    Range
    360 km*
    Battery
    71.8 kWh
    Drive
    FWD

A390 vs SEAL — common questions

Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.

Which has more range: Alpine A390 or BYD SEAL?

Alpine A390 has an estimated 470 km of mixed-condition range and BYD SEAL has 480 km. That gives BYD SEAL a 10 km advantage in this database.

Which charges faster: Alpine A390 or BYD SEAL?

Alpine A390 is listed at 120 kW typical DC power and BYD SEAL at 100 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.

Which scores better: Alpine A390 or BYD SEAL?

Alpine A390 leads this pair-relative Smart Score by 7 points: 96/100 versus 89/100. The score uses only comparable PlugSphere fields and is not a universal vehicle rating.

Are Morocco prices available for Alpine A390 and BYD SEAL?

PlugSphere only shows a price where the vehicle database contains a supported market record. If Morocco is absent from the price table, no Moroccan price is inferred or converted.

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