BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design

Available since September 2023

£45,695Price from

82.5 kWhUseable Battery

295 mi *Real Range

280 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £45,695

Availability	Available to order
Available to order since	September 2023
Available to order until	-

Lease (BCH) from £434 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. Contract hire estimate by e-car lease t/a CarLease (UK) Ltd who are a credit broker not a lender. Offer based on a business contract hire usership agreement, 6+35 profile, 10,000 miles per annum, excluding optional maintenance package and subject to VAT. Prices subject to terms and conditions.

Real Range Estimation between 215 - 420 mi

City - Cold Weather *	280 mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	215 mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	250 mi

City - Mild Weather *	420 mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	280 mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	340 mi

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	5.9 sec
Top Speed	112 mph
Electric Range *	295 mi

Total Power	230 kW (308 hp)
Total Torque	266 lb-ft
Drive	Rear

Battery

Nominal Capacity *	84.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	172
Architecture	800 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	No Data

Useable Capacity	82.5 kWh
Cathode Material	LFP
Pack Configuration	172s1p
Nominal Voltage	550 V
Form Factor	Prismatic
Name / Reference	BYD BLADE

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->295 mi) †	9 hours
Charge Speed †	33 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)	150 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	95 kW DC

Charge Time (29->236 mi)	38 min
Charge Speed	320 mph
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Automatically using Navigation

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13h15m and a charge speed of 22 mph.

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	Yes
Max. Output Power	3.3 kW AC

Exterior Outlet(s)	1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	295 mi
Vehicle Consumption *	280 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	145 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range	354 mi
Rated Consumption	267 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	233 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	151 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	174 mpg

Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 196 - 384 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather *	295 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather *	384 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather *	330 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather *	196 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather *	295 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather *	243 Wh/mi

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant	89%
Child Occupant	87%

Rating Year	2023
Vulnerable Road Users	82%
Safety Assist	76%

For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length	4800 mm
Width	1875 mm
Width with mirrors	2150 mm
Height	1460 mm
Wheelbase	2920 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	2130 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	2501 kg
Max. Payload	446 kg

Cargo Volume	400 L
Cargo Volume Max	1440 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	53 L
Roof Load	No Data
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	No Data
Towing Weight Braked	No Data
Vertical Load Max	No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats	5 people
Isofix	Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle	11.4 m
Platform	BYD E-PLATFORM 3.0
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes

Car Body	Saloon
Segment	D - Large
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	Yes

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2023-24

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£45,640
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£913

BIK @ 20%	£15 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£30 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£34 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate	2%
P11D Value from	£45,640
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£913

BIK @ 20%	£15 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£30 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£34 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate	3%
P11D Value from	£45,640
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£1,369

BIK @ 20%	£23 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£46 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£51 pcm

Go to the SEAL on the official BYD website.

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

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Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	42h15m	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	26h15m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	13h15m	22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	9 hours	33 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	9 hours	33 mph

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	45 kW †	81 min	150 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	100 kW	80 kW †	46 min	260 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	95 kW †	38 min	320 mph
CCS (175 kW DC)	150 kW †	95 kW †	38 min	320 mph
CCS (350 kW DC)	150 kW †	95 kW †	38 min	320 mph

This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

BYD Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
Time: time needed for charging session

BYD Claimed Specifications

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
150 kW	10 %	80 %	37 min

All about the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design

Pricing

The BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £45,695. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design is 230 kW (308 hp). The maximum torque is 266 lb-ft. The BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.9 seconds. The top speed is 112 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design has an estimated total capacity of 84 kWh. The usable capacity is 82.5 kWh. An estimated range of about 295 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 215 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 420 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 9 hours. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 13 hours 15 minutes and a charge rate of 22 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 42 hours 15 minutes.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 150 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 95 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 40 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 205 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design is about 280 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 145 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 384 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 196 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from BYD

The link below will open the page of the SEAL on the official BYD site.

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