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Key Specifications
| Price (from) | £45,730 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Saloon |
| Range | 354 miles (WLTP) |
| Winter range estimate | |
| Battery | 82.5 kWh |
| 0–60 mph | 5.9 seconds |
| Max DC charging | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Seats | 5 |
Charging Time
Rapid DC (150 kW max)
28 min
20% → 80% battery
Home AC (7.4 kW)
7 hr 26 min
20% → 80% battery
3-pin socket (2.3 kW)
23 hr 55 min
20% → 80% battery
Estimates based on typical charge curves and a 82.5 kWh battery. Actual times vary with charger output, temperature and battery state.
One Full Charge: Real UK Journeys
Manchester → Leeds (40 mi)
× 8.9
London → Birmingham (110 mi)
× 3.2
London → Bristol (120 mi)
× 3.0
London → Cardiff (150 mi)
× 2.4
London → Manchester (200 mi)
× 1.8
London → Newcastle (280 mi)
× 1.3
London → Edinburgh (400 mi)
× 0.9 needs en-route charging
Calculated from 354 miles WLTP range. Real-world range varies with weather, speed, load and route type.
Overview
The BYD Seal is a sleek, stylish electric saloon that takes aim squarely at the Tesla Model 3 and largely hits the mark. The rear-wheel-drive Design version pairs an 82.5kWh Blade battery with a WLTP range of up to 354 miles, while the twin-motor Excellence adds all-wheel drive, 523bhp and a 3.8-second 0-62mph sprint. DC charging at up to 150kW restores 10-80 per cent in around 37 minutes, and the car supports vehicle-to-load power output. Inside, the Seal impresses with a rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen, a panoramic glass roof, ventilated and heated electric front seats, and a premium Dynaudio sound system, all wrapped in a well-appointed, comfortable cabin with space for five. With cutting-edge LFP battery technology, a generous specification and strong value against German rivals, the Seal is one of the most compelling electric saloons available in the UK.Want the full picture? Read our independent reviews and buying guides.
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