BYD Seal U 2024– car dimensions: 4775 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1670 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,940 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 425 litres.
All trims get a 15.6-inch electrically rotatable touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and head-up display. Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard, along with heated and ventilated front seats. Driver aids include adaptive cruise control with intelligent cruise, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera.
Boot holds 425 litres with seats up. The 60:40 split rear seats fold to give 1440 litres. High load lip and non-flat fold make loading long items less easy.
Braked towing is 750 kg on FWD Boost and Comfort models, rising to 1300 kg on the AWD Design. Unbraked towing is 750 kg across the range. Nose weight is 75-150 kg depending on market data. Payload sits at 410 kg.
The cabin is spacious and quiet with strong NVH control and a flat floor for rear legroom. Front seats are large, multi-way power adjustable, heated and ventilated as standard with vegan leather. A panoramic sunroof with electric shade keeps the interior light and airy. Heated multi-function steering wheel and multi-colour ambient lighting add to the refined feel.
PHEV with weighted combined fuel use of 0.9 L/100 km Boost or 1.2 L/100 km Design
Electric range up to 80 km WLTP combined Boost or 125 km Comfort
Service every 15 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 5 stars
Standard multi-airbag set including front centre airbag plus full ADAS suite
The Seal U DM-i is a plug-in hybrid that prioritises electric driving. Weighted combined fuel consumption is 0.9 L/100 km on Boost and 1.2 L/100 km on Design. Pure electric range reaches 80 km WLTP combined on Boost and up to 125 km on Comfort. Combined total range exceeds 1 000 km on a full charge and tank.
Maintenance follows a 15 000 km or 12-month interval, whichever comes first. Engine oil and filter change at each service. Brake fluid and cabin filter replacement at set intervals. AWD models need rear differential oil every 24 months or 48 000 km.
The car earned a full five-star Euro NCAP rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90 percent and child occupant 86 percent. Standard kit includes driver, passenger, centre, side and curtain airbags, ISOFIX points, TPMS and Child Presence Detection. A wide ADAS package with AEB, ACC, LKA, BSD and cross-traffic systems is fitted on every grade.
Keeping the car is straightforward with the dual-mode hybrid system. Regular charging maximises electric running and keeps fuel use low. The Blade battery and high-strength body structure support long-term durability.
Length 4775 mm, Width 1890 mm, Height 1670 mm, Wheelbase 2765 mm (Seal U 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BYD SEAL U DM-i online brochure PDF, confirmed by auto-data.net and BYD UK media.