BYD Seal U

$42,000.00
Brand: BYD
Category: Cars
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Drive Type: FWD
Type: 4 door SUV, 5 seats
Self Driving: No
Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.5

PERFORMANCE 6 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 6 / 10
DISPLAYS 7 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

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

Models

BYD Seal U Comfort
BYD Seal U Design

LAUNCH

Announced	2024, January 29
Status	Available to order. Released 2024, February
Country of origin	China
Base Price	€ 42,000 -BYD Seal U Comfort € 47,000 - BYD Seal U Design

PERFORMANCE

Power	FWD 218 hp (160 kW)
Torque	310 Nm (229 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Nm (243 lb-ft) - BYD Seal U Design
Acceleration 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
Max Speed	109 mph (175 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	71.8 kWh total - BYD Seal U Comfort 87 kWh total - BYD Seal U Design
Tech	Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type)
Range	261 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 311 mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design
Consumption	320 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Comfort 330 Wh/mi WLTP - BYD Seal U Design
Recuperation	Yes
Heat Pump
AC Charging	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	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
Others	Vehicle to load (V2L) - 3 kW max

BODY

Type	5 door SUV, 5 seats
Platform	e-platform 3.0
Dimensions	4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in)
Drag Co-Efficient	0.32 Cd
Wheelbase	2765 mm (108.9 in)
Clearance	150 mm (5.9 in)
Weight	EU: 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross - BYD Seal U Comfort EU: 2147 kg unladen, 2557 kg gross - BYD Seal U Design
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link
Wheels	R19
Trunk/Boot	EU: 552 l, 1440 l max
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1300 kg braked

DISPLAYS

Centre	12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen
Driver's Display	12.3"
Head-Up	Yes

COMFORT

Seats	Heated and ventilated front seats
Roof	Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide
Parking Aids	Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Connectivity	Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags
Driving Aids	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 Tests	NCAP 2023: 5 stars