BYD Seal U DM-i vs Toyota RAV4 PHEV: which family PHEV is better?
Updated 2026-05-186 min read
Both are family PHEV SUVs around £34–40k.
01
EV range
Seal U DM-i 26.6 kWh: 125 km WLTP.
RAV4 PHEV 18.1 kWh: 75 km WLTP.
02
Fuel economy depleted
Seal U DM-i: 5.9 L/100 km.
RAV4 PHEV: 6.0 L/100 km.
03
Standard kit
Seal has 15.6" screen, 12-speaker, panoramic roof standard.
RAV4 PHEV Design trim has 10.5" screen, no panoramic.
Key takeaways
- 01Seal U DM-i has 66% more EV range.
- 02Toyota has dealer + residual advantage.
- 03For pure economics, Seal wins; for peace of mind, RAV4.
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