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- BYD Seal U
BYD Seal U
- Drive Type: FWD
- Type: 4 door SUV, 5 seats
- Self Driving: No
- Airbags: Yes
PROS
- Spacious cabin and large boot
- LFP battery with strong thermal stability
- Competitive range for its segment
CONS
- Fast charging speed trails some rivals
- Limited performance focus
BYD Seal U is a battery electric SUV from BYD. It sits in the midsize segment with a five door family focused body style.
Seal U uses BYD Blade LFP batteries. Most markets offer two packs around 72 kWh and 87 kWh. WLTP range sits near 420 km for the smaller pack and about 500 km for the larger pack. AC charging runs up to 11 kW. DC fast charging peaks around 115 kW to 140 kW depending on version.
Seal U targets the mid range electric SUV price band. It suits families and daily commuters who want space and stable running costs. Alternatives include Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4. A direct comparison fits well against Skoda Enyaq on size and range.
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MODEL
| Available Trims / Variants |
BYD Seal U Comfort BYD Seal U Design |
LAUNCH
| Reveal Date |
2024, January 29 |
| Availability Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, February |
| Country of origin | China |
| Base Price (USD) |
€ 42,000 -BYD Seal U Comfort € 47,000 - BYD Seal U Design |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity |
71.8 kWh total - BYD Seal U Comfort 87 kWh total - BYD Seal U Design |
| Battery Chemistry |
Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type) |
| Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) |
261 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 311 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design |
| Energy Consumption |
320 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design |
| Regen Braking (Max kW) |
Yes |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging (Max kW) |
Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7.5 hours - BYD Seal U Comfort Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 9.3 hours - BYD Seal U Design |
| DC Charging (Max kW) |
CCS 115 kW, 30-80% in 27 min, 10-80% in 42 min -BYD Seal U Comfort CCS 140 kW, 30-80% in 28 min, 10-80% in 43 min - BYD Seal U Design |
| Additional Notes | Vehicle to load (V2L) - 3 kW max |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output (kW / hp) |
FWD 218 hp (160 kW) |
| Torque (Nm) |
310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Design |
| 0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
9.3 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Comfort 9.6 sec 0-62 mph - BYD Seal U Design |
| Top Speed (km/h / mph) |
109 mph (175 km/h) |
BODY
| Body Style | 5 door SUV, 5 seats |
| Platform / Architecture | e-platform 3.0 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H mm) | 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.32 Cd |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2765 mm (108.9 in) |
| Ground Clearance (mm) |
150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Kerb Weight (kg) |
EU: 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross - BYD Seal U Comfort EU: 2147 kg unladen, 2557 kg gross - BYD Seal U Design |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) |
Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheel Size (inches) | R19 |
| Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) |
EU: 552 l, 1440 l max |
| Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) | No |
| Towing Capacity (kg) |
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1300 kg braked |
SAFETY
| Airbags (count) |
Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Driver Assistance (ADAS) |
4 radars, 1 camera, 12 sensors. Blind Spot Warning, High Beam Assist, Lane departure Warning, Emergency Lane Keep Assist, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Front/Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System, Door Open Warning, Forward/Rear Collision Warning |
| Crash Test Ratings |
NCAP 2023: 5 stars |
COMFORT
| Seating Capacity |
Heated and ventilated front seats |
| Roof Type |
Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Bluetooth / Wi-Fi |
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Parking Aids |
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera |
DISPLAYS
| Centre Screen (inches) |
12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen |
| Driver's Display (inches) |
12.3" |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | Yes |
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| Disclaimer | We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct |
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Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
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