Head to head · Saloon (EV)
Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs BYD Seal
On the measures that matter most to a used buyer — value retention, reliability, fuel economy and insurance — the BYD Seal comes out ahead of the Hyundai Ioniq 6, winning 1 of the 1 categories where the two differ.
| Measure | Hyundai Ioniq 6 | BYD Seal |
|---|---|---|
| Est. value, ~3 years old | £23,800 (2023, 25,000 mi) | £20,900 (2023, 26,000 mi) |
| Value kept after 3 years | 46% | 46% |
| Reliability (MOT-derived, /100) | 74 | 81 · wins |
| Average mpg | — | — |
| Insurance group | 27 | 27 |
| Road tax / year | £195 | £195 |
| Typical annual service | £185 | £185 |
Valuations are each model's ~3-year-old example at typical mileage, through the same model behind the profiles. Adjust mileage, trim and condition in the interactive comparison →
Ioniq 6 vs Seal — quick answers
Which is more reliable, the Ioniq 6 or the Seal?
The BYD Seal scores higher on Forecourt's MOT-derived reliability measure — 81 against the Hyundai Ioniq 6's 74 out of 100.
How much does a used Ioniq 6 cost compared with a Seal?
A roughly three-year-old Hyundai Ioniq 6 is worth about £23,800 at typical mileage, against about £20,900 for the equivalent BYD Seal.