Max Power
FWD 160 kW (218 hp)
Battery Range
420 km WLTP
Fuel Type
Electric
Max speed
175 km/h (109 mph)
BYD Seal U
Release Date: 2024, January 29
The BYD Seal U is a mid-size SUV available in electric and plug-in hybrid (DM-i) variants. The electric version offers up to 500 km WLTP range with FWD 218 hp motor, while the plug-in hybrid combines a 1.5L engine with electric motors, delivering up to 319 hp and 1,080 km range. It features a 15.6” rotating touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, heated & ventilated seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Prices start around €45,000 in Europe.
BYD Seal U Full Specifications
| LAUNCH | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024, January 29 | ||
| Available to order. Released 2024, February | ||
| --- | ||
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| FWD 160 kW (218 hp) | ||
| 310 Nm (229 lb-ft) | ||
| 9.3 sec 0-100 km/h | ||
| 175 km/h (109 mph) | ||
| BATTERY | ||
| 71.8 kWh total | ||
| Liquid-cooled Li-ion LFP battery (800V type) | ||
| 420 km WLTP | ||
| 19.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | ||
| Yes | ||
| Yes | ||
| Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 7.5 hours | ||
| CCS 115 kW, 30-80% in 27 min, 10-80% in 42 min Vehicle to load (V2L) - 3 kW max | ||
| BODY | ||
| 5 door SUV, 5 seats | ||
| e-platform 3.0 | ||
| 4785 x 1890 x 1668 mm (188.4 x 74.4 x 65.7 in) | ||
| 0.32 Cd | ||
| 2765 mm (108.9 in) | ||
| 150 mm (5.9 in) | ||
| EU: 2020 kg unladen, 2430 kg gross | ||
| Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link | ||
| R19 | ||
| EU: 552 l, 1440 l max | ||
| No | ||
| EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1300 kg braked | ||
| DISPLAYS | ||
| 12.8" or 15.6" rotating touchscreen | ||
| 12.3" | ||
| Yes | ||
| COMFORT | ||
| Heated and ventilated front seats | ||
| Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide | ||
| Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera | ||
| Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | ||
| SAFETY | ||
| Front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags | ||
| 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 | ||
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| NCAP 2023: 5 stars | ||
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