Verdict
At RM171,800, the BYD Seal is the choice with published Malaysian numbers: a 308 hp rear motor, 82.56 kWh battery, 570 km range and 150 kW DC charging, with RM335 annual road tax. The Lexus ES is classified as an executive sedan and is 340 mm longer at 5,140 mm, but its Malaysian price and key mechanical figures remain TBA. Buy the Seal for a known EV package and 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time; hold out for the ES if its larger dimensions and petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain matter more.
Pick the BYD Seal if you want a priced rear-wheel-drive EV with 570 km range, 150 kW DC charging and 308 hp.
Pick the Lexus ES if you want the executive-segment sedan with a 5,140 mm body and petrol Hybrid/REV powertrain.
Key differences
- Segment: BYD Seal Compact Executive; Lexus ES Executive.
- Fuel: BYD Seal Electric; Lexus ES Petrol Hybrid/REV.
- Length: BYD Seal 4,800 mm; Lexus ES 5,140 mm.
- Width: BYD Seal 1,875 mm; Lexus ES 1,920 mm.
- Height: BYD Seal 1,460 mm; Lexus ES 1,555 mm.
- Wheelbase: BYD Seal 2,920 mm; Lexus ES 2,950 mm.
Seal
- 308 hp and 360 Nm rear motor with a 5.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 82.56 kWh battery, 570 km range and 150 kW DC charging.
- Six-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty, plus eight-year battery cover.
- 340 mm shorter than the Lexus ES: 4,800 mm versus 5,140 mm.
- Narrower body: 1,875 mm versus 1,920 mm.
- Shorter wheelbase: 2,920 mm versus 2,950 mm.
ES
- Executive-segment classification rather than Compact Executive.
- Larger body in every stated dimension, including a 5,140 mm length and 2,950 mm wheelbase.
- Malaysian price is still TBA, so its cost gap to the RM171,800 Seal cannot be calculated.
- No published Malaysian power, torque, acceleration or equipment figures to judge against the Seal.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM171,800 | TBA |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Compact Executive | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 800V architecture | — |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 308 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 360 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 82.56 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 570 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | — |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.9 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 5,140 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm | 2,950 mm |
| Weight | 2,055 kg | — |
| Doors | 4 | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 400 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | — |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | — |
| Spare Tyre | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | — |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | — |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | — |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloys | — |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloys | — |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | — |
| Chassis Notes | Frequency Selective Damping | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag | — |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | — |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | — |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Front Passenger and Outer Two Rear Seat | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | — |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power-adjustable Front Seats, Ventilated with Driver's Side Memory Function | — |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB, 2 Wireless Chargers | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | — |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Rotating Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Dynaudio HiFi Audio System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | — |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 6 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000-km Battery Warranty, 8-year/150,000-km Electric Drive Unit Warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Seal vs ES FAQ
Is the BYD Seal or Lexus ES better?
The BYD Seal is better for buyers wanting a priced, fully quantified EV with 570 km range and 150 kW DC charging. The Lexus ES is the larger executive sedan, but its Malaysian price and key performance figures are still TBA.
What is the price difference?
It cannot yet be calculated because the Lexus ES Malaysian price is TBA. The BYD Seal is the only one with a confirmed price.
Which sedan is larger?
The Lexus ES is larger: it is 5,140 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,555 mm tall, versus the BYD Seal's 4,800 mm, 1,875 mm and 1,460 mm.