Model
BYD Seal U Design
BYD Seal U Design MY2024 MY2025
Starting price £33,340
Body type SUV
World premiere Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Delivery start March 2024
Model status In production
WLTP range 500 km (311 miles)
WLTP consumption 17.40 kWh/100km(3.6 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )
EPA range
EPA consumption
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 435 km (270 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 378 km (235 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 335 km (208 miles)
Top speed 175 kph (109 mph)
Peak power 160 kW (217.5 hp / 214.6 bhp)
Electrical torque output 329 nm (242.8 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 9.6 s
Drive type FWD
Motor setup One motor front axle
Motor technology PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (2 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter
Rear disc diameter
Front disc type Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Creep
Lift-up-regen levels Standard / High
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Standard feature
Adjustable height front Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available
Ground clearance 150 mm (5.91")
Length 4785 mm (188.4")
Height 1668 mm (65.7")
Width excluding mirrors 1890 mm (74.4")
Width including mirrors 2085 mm (82.1")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.32 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2765 mm (108.9")
Turning circle 11 meter (433.1")
Curb weight 2147 kg (4733.3 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 2557 kg (5637.2 lbs)
Max roof cargo 75 kg (165.3 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 410 kg (903.9 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 1300 kg (2866.0 lbs)
Trunk capacity 425 liter (15.0 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1439 liter (50.8 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and buttons
Head-up display Standard feature
Voice control Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 12.3"
Infotainment screen Yes 15.6"
In-car navigation Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature
Android Auto support Standard feature
Map provider
Online map updates Yes
Real time traffic Yes
Route planning with charging planning Unknown
Satellite image map Unknown
Voice controlled Unknown
Voice guiding Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors N/A
Battery gross 87 kWh
Battery net 87 kWh
Cathode Materials LFP
Nominal voltage 512 V
Battery weight 588 kg (1296.3 lbs)
Pack configuration 160s1p
Battery type Cell to Pack
Battery chemistry LFP
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - BYD Seal U Design
Max DC charging 140 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 17 m 49 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 67.1 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 11 m 42 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 65.5 kW
Charging time 10-80% 43 m 5 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 84.8 kW
Charging time 10-90% 52 m 45 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 79.2 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available
Interior category Functional
Interior quality Standard
Console design Split level console
Interior design
standard
Interior colors: Black
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
Seating capacity 5
Front seats options 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 4
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric driver, not available passenger
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Not Available
Length adjustable headrest Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available
Seat ventilation Standard feature
Massage function Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available
Seat heating Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available
Massage function Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature
Paint colors 4
Wheel options 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/50R19 / 235/50R19
Available climate systems 1
Climate zones 2-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow
Preclimatization Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available
Camping mode Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
Seatbelts
  • Driver
  • Front passenger
  • Behind driver
  • Middle
  • Behind passenger
Keyless entry Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature
Use Phone as key Not Available
Alarm system Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available
App name BYD
Change charging target No
See car location No
Lock/unlock car Yes
Open/close windows No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes
Remote parking No
Schedule charging No
See driving history No
Trigger horn/lights Yes