The new BYD Seal is a fully electric Saloon car manufactured by the Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams).

Known for its eye-catching design, the impressive range for an EV car of 354 miles (WLTP combined), and that it is packed full of some state-of-the-art driving features, the BYD Seal is really a car for you to consider.

As a result, we have put together this buyer's guide to answer every question you could want to know about the Seal's specifications, key features, pricing, and lots more to help you make an informed buying decision as a result.

So, whether you are considering your first electric vehicle or upgrading to a more advanced model, let's find out why the BYD Seal gives you an option worth considering in the Seal.

Top Things to Consider About the BYD Seal

☑ The BYD Seal gives you an extensive electric driving range of up to 354 miles thanks to its battery capacity of 85kWh - making it very suitable as both a daily commuter and for longer journeys without frequent recharging.

☑ Equipped with fast-charging technology, the BYD Seal can recharge its battery quickly, from 10% to 80%, in only 35 minutes, using a Fast DC charger, which heavily reduces your downtime during longer road trips.

☑ Packed full of advanced driving systems, the Seal includes a suite of safety features such as automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control, to name a few.

☑ The BYD Seal gives you an extensive touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, phone connectivity (Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto®), and various multimedia functions all built-in as standard.

☑ For the cabin, you get a very luxurious feel, with high-quality materials and a comfortable, well-designed internal space that provides you with a premium-level feel for both you and your passengers.

Table of Contents

• BYD Seal's Models
• Exterior
• Interior
• Dimensions
• Paint Colours
• Performance
• Engine Details
• Safety Features
• Handling and Ride Comfort
• How Long Does It Take to Charge The Seal?
• Regenerative Braking
• Battery
• Battery Specifications
• CTB (cell-to-body) Technology
• Speed
• Servicing
• Warranty
• Reliability
• Price
• BYD Seal's Final Thoughts

Exterior

The modern exterior of the BYD Seal comes with smooth lines and a bold front grille, making it stand out in any setting. It has clearly been designed to impress both you and passersbys, as it is very defined - and comes with a very sleek exterior look.

Consequently, this EV gives you a great combination of both a good looking design with practical functionality all rolled into one package - making it not only eye-catching but also very efficient on the road at the same time.

For instance, the design focuses on aerodynamics, helping to reduce drag and improve its overall battery. In fact, this is one of the critical reasons it gets a 354-mile range.

Interior

For the interior, the BYD Seal offers a cabin that has clearly been designed for comfort. It ensures that you and your passengers have a very spacious interior with plenty of headroom and legroom.

Seating

The integrated sports seats have also been ergonomically designed to fit you while also offering you excellent support - which can easily help to reduce tiredness on long trips.

The front seats are also equipped with heating options as well, providing added comfort during the colder months.

Climate Control System

The climate control system then further helps to ensure that the cabin remains at an ideal temperature - no matter the weather outside. The cabin is well-insulated, minimising outside noise and creating a nice quiet environment for you to focus on the road and driving at hand.

Interior Materials and Finishes

The materials and finishes in the BYD Seal really help give the room a high-quality and luxurious feel, especially with the high-grade upholstery available.

Soft-Touch Materials

Soft-touch materials are also used throughout, providing a premium-level feel, and the dashboard and door panels both feature stylish trim options.

Infotainment system

Like a Tesla, the Seal comes with a minimalistic design and a huge central touchscreen, which houses your infotainment system, which is also very intuitive and easy to use, we must say.

This platform then provides you with access to your navigation, media, and vehicle settings. At the same time, the car's system supports phone integration really easily, allowing you to connect your devices quickly.

Voice Control

Voice control features are also available that enable you to operate car features without using your hands, which only helps to improve safety and convenience.

Sound System

The DYNAUDIO, 12-speaker sound system in the Seal delivers a very high-quality audio experience as well, making every journey enjoyable as you stream your music directly to the car itself.

ADAS Systems

Advanced driver assistance systems, such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist, are also included, providing added safety and ease of driving. The digital instrument cluster offers clear and customisable displays, ensuring that essential information is always within easy view.

Dimensions

When it comes to size, the BYD Seal is designed with dimensions that offer you both comfort and practicality in a luxury car, as the car measures approximately 4.8 metres in length, providing you with a lot of space for passengers and luggage alike.

Sizes

Its width of around 1.9 metres also helps you to have a stable and comfortable ride. In comparison, the height of about 1.5 metres gives it a low centre of gravity, which in turn improves your handling and stability.

Wheelbase

The BYD Seal's wheelbase, at roughly 2.8 metres, also offers a spacious interior with plenty of legroom for both front and rear passengers.

Main Dimensions

Paint Colours

The BYD SEAL is available in a range of colours to suit your different tastes and preferences. The colour options add to the car's appeal, allowing you, as a buyer, to choose a finish that best matches your individual style.

As a result, this allows you to choose from a number of colours, such as:

Performance

The BYD Seal really is a powerful car with a 0-62 MPH speed in an exciting 3.8 seconds, all achieved by its advanced electric motor that delivers you an impressive performance when you need it on the road.

This engine motor is designed to provide you with a smooth and very responsive driving experience - making it ideal for both city driving and longer journeys alike.

All in all, the electric motor offers you near-instant torque, allowing for rapid acceleration and seamless power delivery, which makes it a very enjoyable car to drive.

The electric motor is paired with a high-capacity 82.5 kWh battery, which also provides you with an excellent range on a single charge.

This combination of a powerful motor and a robust battery system ensures that the BYD Seal can handle various driving conditions with utter ease.

Engine Details

Safety Features

When it comes to safety features, the designers of the BYD Seal really have not skimmed on this area, as it is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features designed to protect both you and your passengers.

For instance, this gives you all the latest Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which maintains a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, and Lane-keeping Assist - which helps prevent unintentional lane departures. A 360-degree camera that allows you to see around the car with ease, and a standard safety features such as ABS, ESC, also others such as:

iTAC (intelligence Torque Adaption Control) System

The BYD SEAL gets even better with the latest AC technology.

With iTAC, the car's movement is controlled, which has improved beyond the old ways of just reducing power. Instead, this system smartly adjusts the driving force, using torque shift, reducing torque when needed, and even reversing torque as well.

This advanced system then helps prevent skidding, allowing the vehicle to use its full power instead. This not only makes driving safer but also improves handling really easily, giving you a smooth and secure ride in adverse weather conditions.

Passive Safety Features

Passive safety is equally important in the BYD SEAL. The car is not only built with a strong structure that includes multiple airbags strategically placed throughout the cabin to protect you and your passengers in the event of a collision, but it also comes with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to ensure that the car remains stable and controllable in various driving conditions.

Handling and Ride Comfort

The BYD Seal offers an exceptional handling and ride comfort experience. The car's responsive electric motor provides instant torque and smooth acceleration, making driving both exciting and efficient. The suspension system amplifies this effect.

The suspension system, which is also very finely tuned to absorb road imperfections, provides a smooth ride. Whether navigating potholed city streets or cruising on the motorway, the BYD Seal really is a nice and enjoyable car to drive.

How Long Does It Take to Charge The Seal?

Charging the Seal is also very easy and quick as the car supports fast charging, allowing the battery to reach 80% capacity in just 30 - 45 minutes.

This reduces your downtime and gets you back on the road quickly - which is enough Time for you to take a rest break and have a coffee, for instance.

For home charging, the vehicle can also be fully charged overnight using a standard 7 - or 14-kWh home EV charger.

Regenerative Braking

The BYD Seal also features two types of regenerative braking, standard and high. The standard version is not noticeable to your drive, and the high version is noticeable but gets the most charge back into the battery from your braking, therefore increasing your range.

Battery

For the battery the Seal is equipped with a BYD Blade Battery (LFP), which is really well known for its reliability and efficiency the most.

All models share the same battery specifications, ensuring consistent performance across the range. The battery capacity is 82.5 kWh, which provides more than enough energy for long-distance travel over 340 miles.

Battery Specifications

CTB (cell-to-body) Technology

The BYD SEAL is also the first model to feature BYD's own CTB technology, which integrates the Blade Battery directly into the car's body, creating a strong "Sandwich" structure.

This design gives the car a higher torsional rigidity of 40,500 N·m/°, comparable to luxury cars. With CTB technology, the Blade Battery is not just an energy source but also a structural component that can handle a lot of force.

Speed

With a maximum power output of 201 HP and the ability to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 3.6 seconds, the swift and speedy Seal offers you some great performance.

Its advanced battery technology above helps to ensure that you get a reliable and enjoyable driving experience without draining your battery too quickly and drastically reducing your range as you do so.

Servicing

When it comes to servicing, the Seal is well-designed to be a low-maintenance car, making it especially convenient for busy drivers.

With regular service intervals ensuring that the car remains in top condition, and it is recommended to have a service check every 12,000 miles or once a year - whichever comes first.

Warranty

The BYD Seal comes with comprehensive warranty coverage to give you peace of mind. At the Time of writing, this is covered by a 5-year / 60,000-mile warranty, again, whichever comes first.

Additionally, the battery is covered by an 8-year / 100,000-mile warranty, giving you peace of mind that the key parts will be covered long into your ownership.

Reliability

When it comes to its reliability is a key feature of the Seal, thanks to the electric motor and battery being designed for durability, requiring minimal maintenance compared to traditional combustion engines.

As an EV, the car also has a lot fewer moving parts, which therefore means there is a lot less that can go wrong with it and wear out, meaning your maintenance costs should be lower than a comparable ICE car, for instance.

The BYD Seal has also received numerous awards, highlighting its excellence in design, performance, and reliability, which are all factored in.

Some of the notable awards include:

• Best Electric Vehicle of the Year
• Top Safety Pick
• Green Car Award
• Innovation in Design
• Customer Satisfaction Award

Price

As the price can change over time, please see our dedicated BYD Seal's pricing page.

BYD Seal's Final Thoughts

As you can see, the BYD Seal offers you an exceptional combination of performance, comfort, advanced technology, and battery tech, making it a top choice for your next electric vehicle.

With its good looks, luxury feel, and impressive range, we don't think there will be much you don't like.

So if you are interested in finding out more, why not pop down and arrange a test drive at one of our local BYD dealerships today, and experience it first hand