Skoda Elroq 85 vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 studio car image
Skoda

Elroq 85

2026 · Electric Suv

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 4.5 s Runner-up: 6.6 s
Range winner Skoda Elroq 85 573 km Runner-up: 502 km
Power winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 530 hp Runner-up: 285 hp
Cargo winner BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence 520 L Runner-up: 470 L

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 against the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. Both belong to the SUV class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use battery-electric powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 4.5 seconds, compared with 6.6 seconds for 2026 Skoda Elroq 85. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed output at 530 hp; 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is rated at 285 hp, a difference of 245 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence at 690 Nm and 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 at 545 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 carries the longer listed range at 573 km, against 502 km for 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence. 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the lower recorded consumption at 15.2 kWh/100km; 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is listed at 18.2 kWh/100km. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed DC charging ceiling at 150 kW, compared with 135 kW. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 520 litres versus 470 litres, a difference of 50 litres. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence carries the higher towing rating at 1,500 kg, while 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is listed at 1,000 kg. 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is 342 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Skoda Elroq 852026 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.6 s4.5 s
Top Speed180 km/h215 km/h
Power285 hp530 hp
Torque545 Nm690 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range573 km502 km
Battery77 kWh91.3 kWh
Efficiency15.2 kWh/100km18.2 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions0 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging135 kW150 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,488 mm4,830 mm
Ground Clearance171 mm160 mm
Cargo470 L520 L
Curb Weight2,119 kg2,262 kg
Towing1,000 kg1,500 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle9.3 m12.0 m
Starting MSRP$49,800

Skoda Elroq 85 vs BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence questions answered

Which is faster, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 4.5 seconds, versus 6.6 seconds for 2026 Skoda Elroq 85.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed top speed at 215 km/h (134 mph), compared with 180 km/h (112 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more power at 530 hp, a 245 hp advantage over 2026 Skoda Elroq 85.

Which has more range, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2026 Skoda Elroq 85 has the longer listed range at 573 km (356 miles), versus 502 km (312 miles).

Which has the larger battery, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the larger listed battery at 91.3 kWh, compared with 77.0 kWh.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has more listed cargo space at 520 litres (18.4 cu ft), versus 470 litres (16.6 cu ft).

Which can tow more, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence has the higher listed towing capacity at 1,500 kg (3,307 lb), compared with 1,000 kg (2,205 lb).

Which is heavier, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence is heavier at 2,262 kg (4,987 lb), while 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 is listed at 2,119 kg (4,672 lb).

Which is better, the 2026 Skoda Elroq 85 or the 2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence?

2025 BYD Sealion 7 AWD Excellence leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.