BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence

Available since September 2023

£48,695Price from

82.5 kWhUseable Battery

275 mi *Real Range

300 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price from £48,695

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

Lease (BCH) from £391 pcm

Annual VED £620
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 200 - 390 mi

City - Cold Weather * 265 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 200 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 235 mi
City - Mild Weather * 390 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 260 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 315 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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Long Distance Suitability
3 / 5

First Leg Distance 206 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 88 mi
Total Distance 293 mi
First Leg Duration 3h 1min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 1h 17min
Total Duration 4h 33min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

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->275 mi) † 9 hours
Charge Speed † 31 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 150 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 100 kW DC
Charge Time (27->220 mi) 36 min
Charge Speed 320 mph
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible No
Automatically using Navigation No
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 21 mph.
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 3.8 sec
Top Speed 112 mph
Electric Range * 275 mi
Total Power 390 kW (523 hp)
Total Torque 494 lb-ft
Drive AWD

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 * 275 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 300 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 135 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range 323 mi
Rated Consumption 293 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 255 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 138 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 158 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 212 - 413 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 311 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 413 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 351 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 212 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 317 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 262 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) 2260 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 2631 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 Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked 750 kg
Towing Weight Braked 1500 kg
Vertical Load Max 75 kg

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 £48,640
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £973
BIK @ 20% £16 pcm
BIK @ 40% £32 pcm
BIK @ 45% £36 pcm

Financial Year 2024-25

BIK Tax Rate 2%
P11D Value from £48,640
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £973
BIK @ 20% £16 pcm
BIK @ 40% £32 pcm
BIK @ 45% £36 pcm

Financial Year 2025-26

BIK Tax Rate 3%
P11D Value from £48,640
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £1,459
BIK @ 20% £24 pcm
BIK @ 40% £49 pcm
BIK @ 45% £55 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 AWD Excellence. 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 10 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 13h15m 21 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 9 hours 31 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 9 hours 31 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 AWD Excellence.

  • 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 140 mph
CCS (100 kW DC) 100 kW 80 kW † 46 min 250 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 150 kW 100 kW † 36 min 320 mph
CCS (175 kW DC) 150 kW † 100 kW † 36 min 320 mph
CCS (350 kW DC) 150 kW † 100 kW † 36 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 AWD Excellence. 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

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence
3 / 5

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238 mi
3h 29min
15 min
101 mi
1h 29min
206 mi
3h 1min
15 min
88 mi
1h 17min
293 mi (4h 33min)
181 mi
2h 39min
15 min
77 mi
1h 8min
259 mi (4h 2min)
0 mi
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Mild Weather
339 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
293 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
259 mi 1-Stop Range

All about the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence

Pricing

The BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £48,695. 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 AWD Excellence is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence is 390 kW (523 hp). The maximum torque is 494 lb-ft. The BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds. The top speed is 112 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence has an estimated total capacity of 84 kWh. The usable capacity is 82.5 kWh. An estimated range of about 275 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 200 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 390 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 21 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 100 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 40 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 190 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence is about 300 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 135 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 413 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 212 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence 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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