Sedan · 5 seats · RWD
Available to orderBYD SEAL
Everything you need to plan life with a SEAL: 8 variants compared, charging times at real charger powers, current prices, and how many stations it can actually use.
- Estimated range*
- 480 km
- Useable battery
- 82.5 kWh
- 10–80% @ 150 kW
- ~35 min
- Efficiency
- 172 Wh/km
Pick your version
SEAL variants compared
| Variant | Battery | Range* | Drive | 0–100 | Germany | Netherlands | UK | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design (MY26) Reference | 82.5 kWh | 480 km | RWD | 5.9 s | €49,990 | — | £45,730 | Available |
| SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design (MY23-25) | 82.5 kWh | 480 km | RWD | 5.9 s | — | €48,690 | — | Available |
| SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence (MY23-25) | 82.5 kWh | 445 km | AWD | 3.8 s | — | €53,690 | — | Available |
| SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence (MY26) | 82.5 kWh | 445 km | AWD | 3.8 s | €53,990 | — | £48,730 | Available |
| SEAL U 87 kWh Design | 87 kWh | 425 km | FWD | 9.6 s | €44,990 | €45,990 | — | Available |
| SEAL 61.4 kWh RWD Comfort (MY26) | 61.4 kWh | 365 km | RWD | 7.5 s | €47,990 | — | — | Available |
| SEAL 61.4 kWh RWD Comfort (MY23-25) | 61.4 kWh | 365 km | RWD | 7.5 s | — | €41,690 | — | Available |
| SEAL U 71.8 kWh Comfort | 71.8 kWh | 360 km | FWD | 9.3 s | €41,990 | €42,990 | — | Available |
*Range figures are PlugSphere estimates of real-world driving range under mixed conditions — expect less in winter or at sustained motorway speeds. Prices include VAT for each market; * marks announced-but-unconfirmed prices.
At the charger
How fast does the BYD SEAL charge?
Estimated 10–80% session times for the SEAL 82.5 kWh RWD Design (MY26) (82.5 kWh useable), computed by PlugSphere from the battery size, the 11 kW onboard AC charger and a typical DC charging power of 100 kW.
| Charger | Effective power | 10–80% time | Range added per 10 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 kW AC | ~6.7 kW | ~8 h 40 min | ~6 km |
| 11 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~5 h 50 min | ~10 km |
| 22 kW AC | ~9.9 kW | ~5 h 50 min | ~10 km |
| 50 kW DC | ~50 kW | ~69 min | ~48 km |
| 150 kW DC | ~100 kW | ~35 min | ~97 km |
| 350 kW DC | ~100 kW | ~35 min | ~97 km |
Method: 10–80% covers 70% of the useable battery; AC assumes ~90% charging efficiency; DC assumes the session averages the car's typical charging power up to the charger's limit. Real sessions vary with temperature and battery state.
Out in the real world
Where can a BYD SEAL charge?
144,123
charging stations on the PlugSphere map have a connector this car can use (Type 2 CCS).
38,056
of them offer DC fast charging at 50 kW or more for quicker road-trip stops.
Counts from PlugSphere's worldwide station database (Open Charge Map data), refreshed with each import.
The details
BYD SEAL specifications
BYD SEAL — common questions
Answers computed from this model's data in the PlugSphere database.
Does the BYD SEAL have a heat pump?
Yes — a heat pump is available, which helps protect driving range in cold weather.
Can the BYD SEAL tow?
Yes — a towbar is approved with a braked rating of 750–1,500 kg depending on the variant. Check the exact variant before buying: towing approval differs between battery and drivetrain versions.
Can it power external devices (V2L)?
Yes — vehicle-to-load is supported, so it can run appliances or tools from the traction battery.
What battery does the BYD SEAL use?
The reference variant uses a LFP pack with 82.5 kWh of useable capacity. LFP packs tolerate frequent 100% charging better than NCM/NCA chemistries.
Which public chargers can the BYD SEAL use?
The BYD SEAL charges via Type 2 CCS. On the PlugSphere map that matches 144,123 stations worldwide, of which 38,056 offer 50 kW+ DC fast charging.
How much does it cost to fully charge a BYD SEAL?
With its 82.5 kWh useable battery, a full charge costs about €24.75 at a €0.30/kWh home tariff or roughly €49.50 at a €0.60/kWh public DC charger — before any session or idle fees. Put your own local price into the PlugSphere charging-cost calculator for an exact figure per country and per session.
How long will I be waiting at a charger with a BYD SEAL?
Plan around 35 minutes for the usual 10–80% stop at a 150 kW charger — the BYD SEAL sustains roughly 100 kW in a DC session. On AC, a full overnight charge at 11 kW takes about 8 hours. The charging-time calculator covers any charger power and state of charge.
How long does the BYD SEAL battery last?
Expect the pack to outlast its industry-standard warranty of 8 years or 160,000 km to at least 70% capacity: fleet telemetry shows EV batteries losing only around 1.8–2% a year on average. The SEAL's LFP chemistry is the most cycle-tolerant on the market, which is why fleets favour it.
How much does a BYD SEAL battery replacement cost?
Out of warranty, a 82.5 kWh pack costs roughly €8,300–€14,900 at 2026 pack-level prices of €100–180 per kWh, plus labour. Inside the 8-year battery warranty a failing pack is replaced free, and single-module repairs are often a fraction of the full price.
Should I charge the BYD SEAL to 100% every night?
Yes — the SEAL uses an LFP battery, which tolerates daily full charges well; regular 100% charging even keeps its range estimate calibrated.
Where should I stop on a long BYD SEAL trip — and what is plan B?
The PlugSphere route planner spaces stops for the BYD SEAL's real range (segments of roughly 384 km with a 90% start and 10% reserve) and picks stations along the actual road route — each suggested stop comes with two nearby backup chargers in case the first is busy or offline.
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Data compiled and computed by PlugSphere from manufacturer specifications and public sources; charging and range figures are estimates, not laboratory results. Spot an error? Tell us.