Compare the Alpine A290 vs BYD Seal
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you need long-distance stamina and extra practical space, the BYD Seal travels further on a charge than the Alpine A290, alongside delivering more power, a longer body and a bigger boot. In the back, the Seal provides a good amount of legroom, although tall passengers have to duck a touch getting in and out, whereas rear space in the A290 is quite limited. Both cars are great fun on twisty roads with plenty of grip, and both keep wind and road noise down on the motorway. When you want to interact with the screens on the move, the Alpine is quick and easy to find your way around, whereas the menus in the Seal are a bit of a faff.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Heated seats
Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
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Leather seats
Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Saloons |
| Available fuel types Electric | Available fuel types Electric |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 326 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 485 litres (4 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,300 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,997 mm x 1,823 mm x 1,512 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,800 mm x 1,875 mm x 1,460 mm |
| Towing capacity — | Towing capacity 750 kg |
| First year tax rate £10 | First year tax rate £10 |
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size 82.5 kWh Best |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 130kW 52kWh Auto | Engine name 230kW 83kWh Auto |
| Engine size Electric • 177 BHP | Engine size Electric • 312 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Saloons |
| Fuel type Electric | Fuel type Electric |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Automatic |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Rear wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 1 |
| Acceleration 7.4 s (0-60 mph) | Acceleration 5.9 s (0-60 mph) Best |
| Battery size 52 kWh | Battery size 82.5 kWh Best |
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 4 |
| Boot (seats up) 326 litres | Boot (seats up) 485 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,300 litres |
| Length 3,997 mm | Length 4,800 mm |
| Width 1,823 mm | Width 1,875 mm |
| Height 1,512 mm | Height 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.53 m | Wheelbase 2.92 m |
| Turning circle 10.2 m | Turning circle 11.4 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.