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Battery size: 82.5kWh
E-Rating™: A+
WLTP range: 323 - 354 miles
Real World Range: 290 - 320 miles
Max charge rate: 150kW
How long is the range in a BYD Seal?
Well, the rear-drive is the more efficient of the two and has a provisional WLTP figure of 354 miles. The All-wheel-drive offers 323 miles on WLTP, which isn’t bad considering the performance on offer. We’d expect that to equate to between 320 and 290 miles in terms of real world range.
What is an LFP battery?
LFP stands for Lithium Iron Phosphate and is a form of battery design that is becoming increasingly popular. LFP batteries aren't as energy-dense as Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) batteries, but they are more hardy and don't contain any cobalt. Tesla uses LFP batteries in its cheaper models.
How fast does the BYD Seal charge?
DC maxes out at 150kW, which is a little disappointing when you compare the Seal to what will be its sector rivals. The Tesla Model 3 peaks at well over 200kW while the Hyundai IONIQ 6 can take charge at up to 230kW. On the plus side, all Seal models will come with 11kW AC charging as standard.
How much power does the BYD Seal have?
The Seal will be offered in the UK in two versions - rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive – likely to be badged Seal and Seal AWD. The rear-drive version comes with 308bhp while the all-wheel drive version offers 523bhp.
How much will the BYD Seal cost?
It costs from £45,695 for the rear-drive model and £48,695 for the all-wheel drive version. That would but it between the Tesla Model 3 and the Hyundai Ioniq 6. The finance cost are higher than the equivalent Tesla though.
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