BYD SEAL U DM-i REVIEW 2024 : 3 REASONS WHY WE NEED TO THANK CHINA!

2024 BYD SEAL U , In this episode Oliver and Adam give you a run down on the BYD Seal U and tell you what it’s all about :) Let us know what you think of the car below! Thanks for watching! :)
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[@obyrnej8z]

We have had ours for 7442 km and only used 50 litres of petrol. Plug in every night for 80 km range on the dual motor version

[@CarChatTV]

Awsome, that’s amazing, Thanks for sharing and leaving us a comment 🤗

[@jeffdingle9677]

Like it !!! - See what the reviews are like over the next year or so and I might be interested in getting one....

[@zappullaitaly]

Purchased Yesterday. Amazing car

[@CarChatTV]

Awsome thanks for sharing. You will have to let us know how you get on with it. Thanks for the comment 🤗

[@zappullaitaly]

This car is simply superb. We are totally satisfied and it is so great driving it!!! Consumption amazing and finetuning of the details just there!! Whether one likes or not. The best choice you can do now!

[@CarChatTV]

Thanks for sharing. We were so impressed as well 🤗

[@jeffdingle9677]

Was there a spare wheel/spacer wheel option, with jack and wheel-brace kit?

[@damianferreras4204]

I have got that seal dising , every bady like horse power dude, and for a new car is always nice to have the best experience you can have , l only pay to k diference

[@brahmhenkins8732]

What a brilliant car! Ideal for those who want to ease over into the EV direction. Pity BYD does not have it available in South Africa at the moment. There is a huge gap in the market for PHEVs, and this one will be ideal.

[@pio024]

Very nice demo thanks guys

[@CarChatTV]

Thanks very much. And we appreciate the comment 🤗

[@tahamed5379]

Nice demo 👍🏻

[@CarChatTV]

Thanks very much and thanks for leaving us a comment 🤗

[@shadow0669]

Concernant la version boost une fois la batterie vidée peut on rouler à 130km heure sur autoroute en montée ?

[@barnoslogik]

my only critisism would be that they never put the bigger battery in the dual motor version, that would have made the most sense in terms of the range on the battery, maybe not quite as much as the comfort but probably 65+ miles. Now i'm personally waiting for the comfort model to come out as for me the salary sacrifice price per month is lower than even the boost model, due to the added battery only range. so i believe it should be available in about feb time according to my local dealer. i agreed with you about the design model that yeah sub 6 seconds is impressive, but its an SUV design around comfort rather than being necessarily sporty, i think the only other reason to go for the dual motor other than than sprint speed is if you're going to be for towing.

[@barnoslogik]

oh and in the UK we have boots not trunks, so if there is storage in the front its a FROOT not a FRUNK, and why would there be a FROOT in any case there is an engine!!

[@PG-ji6vq]

There is not enough space for the bigger battery in the dual motor version

[@dannyv.v1234]

Will be getting mine December fourth. Ordered the Design and not so much because of the BHP, but you can tow 1300kg with the Design and only 750kg with the Boost.

[@CarChatTV]

That’s Awsome Danny, thanks for sharing with us your choice. That makes sense. Appreciate you stopping by to chat to us and leave a comment 🤗

[@k.b.cbruce3246]

I'm really impressed with the interior color scheme of the European version. Unfortunately, the Pacific version's colors are quite disappointing. By the way, we refer to this model as the BYD Sealion 6 here

[@mortizasthetripleg]

they are paying nearly $18k aud more for this cars than us so thats fair

[@playerdll776]

I can answer why the rear of this car is so different from the Seal, because it is not modified from the Seal at all, it is another car called Song PLUS. For some reasons, BYD in China modified its front face, making it Its design language is similar to that of the Ocean series, but only the front face has been modified. So you will see a rear end that is completely different from the Seal.

[@playerdll776]

The NFC function of the vehicle is mainly used to allow the owner to drive without a key, so that you can carry one less thing when going out. As an owner of the first generation Song plus dmi 2wd, I once drove 118km using 85% of the electricity. And this is still It's not the extreme distance. I used the normal mode for the first 74% of the 118km, and only entered the ECO mode for the last 11% of the forced EV mode, and the kinetic energy recovery mode was normal throughout the whole process.

[@playerdll776]

The biggest problem with this car is that if you can charge it frequently , you will worry about the petrol in the tank going bad. I probably add 25 liters of petrol every 10 months.

[@CarChatTV]

This is great thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a comment and share the information. Much appreciated 🤗

[@magnuswilson8529]

Hi guys, this review is encouraging me to buy one. I have the choice of this vehicle versus the Torres EVX in my country. Both are the same price. My family of four are all 6ft and taller. Which do you recommend?

[@CarChatTV]

Hey Magnus, thanks for the comment, I would go for the BYD, but I would try both and see which one feels more comfortable in terms of height. I think it won’t be an issue in either. But always good to test both I think. Thanks 🤗

[@magnuswilson8529]

Hey guys, I test drove both. I found the Torres to have a smoother ride. It's a heavier vehicle so it sits on the road nicely. Did you find the same?

[@kinocchio]

does petrol plug in hybrid version have remote preheating via app?

[@CarChatTV]

On the website for the BYD SEAL U Dm-i, it’s says this : BYD app In terms of connectivity, the BYD SEAL U DM-i offers the ability to remotely control multiple vehicle functions via the BYD app and view all kinds of vehicle information on their smartphone. Such as locking and unlocking the doors, closing open windows and operating the climate control, seat heating/ventilation, indicators and horn. You can also check the remaining battery charge and range, the remaining charging time and the tire pressure via the app. With your smart-phone, you can even unlock and start the car with NFC key functionality. So I don’t think it offers it, it would be good to see if a real life owner can shed a bit more light on this. Great question and thanks for sharing with us 🤗

[@odopt5674]

I have the seal U and you can turn on your AC via the app. Increase or Decrease the temperature

[@Syrinxification]

Your eyebrows remind me young Leonid Brezhnev :)

[@CarChatTV]

Wait… the guy who was a Soviet politician who served as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1964 until he died in 1982??? Wow 😂 thanks I guess. Appreciate the comment 🤗

[@OW3N_HE]

DM-i “i”is more stand for Efficiency, cuz there is DM-p for Power and DMO for Offroad

[@CarChatTV]

Thanks for the comment. But efficiency starts with “E” not “I” 🤗

[@airrodgers1242]

@@CarChatTV i for intelligence = being efficient is being intelligence, there for i=E🤣

[@OW3N_HE]

@ Yeah i don’t know why)

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

My old Renault 7 seater will get 71mpg on a long run so the range on my renault with the same fuel capacity is 938 miles. Why cant newer cars do the same? The BYD is only 130kg heavier so i just don't understand. 🤷

[@CarChatTV]

That’s mad, is it a diesel? That’s some great mpg there! It is frustrating that new cars seem to fall at getting great mpg. With more complex powertrains and weight I think they just can’t achieve it. Until the battery tech gets developed so they are lighter and achieve more miles. It doesn’t seem to better than just getting a cheap diesel car if mpg is what you want. Thanks for the comment 🤗

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

@CarChatTV 1.9dci still 130bhp but no racing just keep it around 66mph I've driven over 3 million miles in my life I'm in no rush. I believe it weighs 1,670kg so lightish.

[@wayneheyes4934]

I could run this on petrol and charge up at work Or when doing the weekly shop!

[@CarChatTV]

Sounds like a good idea. Thanks for the comment 🤗

[@wayneheyes4934]

@ keep up the amazing work

[@DianeMarshall-z3k]

Hello, really enjoyed your review, I am considering the comfort on offer at 33.5k for early 2025, why am I hesitant, have an ix3 which is going back as I am retiring soon, fantastic car let down by range, but for 98% of the time not an issue as charge at home, so ideally looking for a similar suv which is much easier to get in and out of, bmw is just too expensive on the budget I will have, I drove the boost and did not notice the suspension steering issues that all reviews seem to mention maybe I don’t drive cars hard enough anymore, but a couple of Australian reviews were mentioning car sickness for passengers, most of my driving is rural roads and due to police speed checks you can’t boot it anyway Just tried an ev3 which promises lots of range, and reviews all good, and while I found the drive good and performance more than enough at 43k it just did not blow me away, for 10k cheaper the byd seems on paper the right way to go, and if the comfort gets close to 78 miles on battery my petrol use should be minimal, I just wish byd could give me some service costs so I could compare I can’t think of any similar suv ev that can compete on price, the ford explorer has 5 years free service but the top of the range does not have the equipment of the byd

[@CarChatTV]

Hi Diane, thanks very much for sharing your thoughts with us. I think this BYD is going to be hard to beat, the suspension isn’t a deal breaker as it’s so comfy most of the time. So cruising is what it does best. I can’t believe all of the standard tech you get in the Seal U, you don’t see that anywhere else really. And the price seems fair too for what you are getting. We were really blown away with it! That’s why it’s probably the best affordable suv PHEV in the UK right now. Thanks for chatting and leaving us a comment 🤗

[@CarChatTV]

Hi Diane, thanks very much for sharing your thoughts with us. I think this BYD is going to be hard to beat, the suspension isn’t a deal breaker as it’s so comfy most of the time. So cruising is what it does best. I can’t believe all of the standard tech you get in the Seal U, you don’t see that anywhere else really. And the price seems fair too for what you are getting. We were really blown away with it! That’s why it’s probably the best affordable suv PHEV in the UK right now. Thanks for chatting and leaving us a comment 🤗

[@PritamKumar-zb3jt]

What’s the cost to charge in a public network in UK?

[@henkdokter5414]

I test drove both the 2wd and 4wd and i have never felt a steering wheel so disconnected from what the wheels are doing. The 300+ hp 4wd was fun from 0-100 but then the car decides you had enough power.

[@Ujabb]

It looks too high from the back should have been lowered the rear bumper would be nice 😏

[@CarChatTV]

Yeah we also thought it looked a bit high. Thanks for the comment 🤗

[@sidcole4937]

Mercedes gle phev gives almost 80miles of range

[@CarChatTV]

How much more is that though? Thanks for sharing and commenting 🤗

[@Sn00pyJ508]

Comfort could be a no brainer.

[@CarChatTV]

Yeah when that trim level comes out! You will never have to get petrol again lol

[@aarta8743]

How much is the EM radiation? And how is the noise cancellation working? I know the Ford noise cancellation technology caused serious heart problems for some users and removed them from their cars.

[@mesutcerci8883]

Is there any article that Ford's noise cancellation tech caised serious heart problem? I could not find any source that i can read

[@JPfrombirth]

Do u have any source for this? Can't find anything either

[@aarta8743]

@@mesutcerci8883 You will not. The technology was great, but unfortunately, it interferes with pacemakers and heart disease issues. Share more may sensitive. Try to search after the noise cancelling technology.

[@gregb1599]

Never understand how phev are great on battery, but as soon as they run out of battery, they become worse than hybrids. I can only go on cars like the Toyota Rav4 hybrid that can achieve real-world driving ranges of 1100km per 55lt of fuel, with the BYD only saying "up to 1080km" which means not a chance. We have the best of both worlds a pure EV for city and short to medium distance and the Rav4 for travelling anywhere up to 1100km. Why are so many obsessed with using their phone to unlock the car? Our Kia EV6 auto unlocks just walking up to the door!

[@CarChatTV]

Hey Greg, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us, the rav 4 is great, we had a go in the Suzuki across which is basically the same car and we loved it. Very interesting that the rav4 can reach that range. Thanks for sharing your experience with the car. Yeah opening the car with a phone or digital key is a bit of a gimmick and only really good if you forget you key as like you said normally just walk up on keyless entry and get in. Thanks for chatting with us and taking the time 🤗

[@gregb1599]

@CarChatTV We actually have not got the Rav4 yet, due next month as it's a long long wait to get one! So there is no personal experience on fuel economy. We can only go on what other reviewers say. But the great thing about a long-range car is we can stop where we want to, not where the charger is. Of course, if it's a one family car, then a phev is probably the best option, especially if you regularly go on longer trips.

[@arminius6506]

RAV4 is ancient vehicle and Toyota tech is a generation older then BYD. BTW I've news for you that Toyota has paid BYD to use their EV & PHEV tech

[@gregb1599]

@arminius6506 And yet Toyota sell every car they make and still have a 6 month waiting list! 11 million cars sold each year and still not enough to meet demand!

[@antonisdraziotis7200]

Thats because the phev are heavier cars than full hybrid.When the battery is empty they have worst Mpg even from a regular car

[@michaelhastings7441]

Oliver needs to know his specs there are a few that will do 70+ miles on battery mode and the 700mpg is proven as unrealistic and why would it have a frunk and why would you be disappointed it has a petrol engine , where are they going to put that ?

[@CarChatTV]

Thanks for the comment Michael, let us know the other vehicles that will do 70+ miles, that’s why he always asks the audience if anyone knows of others to put them in the chat so everyone can benefit :) on the frunk, there is so much space in there, it could of been a other good selling point. Thanks for chatting and leaving us a comment 🤗

[@michaelhastings7441]

@@CarChatTV that's not my job i'm not educating an audience for money ! You're running a channel bringing content to consumers that's up to you to know the answers , I've done my research and know the answers if you want to pay me then I'll send you details of where to send the research fee's.

[@michaelhastings7441]

@@CarChatTV and as for the space under the bonnet for the frunk i feel it maybe wouldn't be a good idea when the engine is sat underneath it the heat might just be an issue 😕

[@gerrywhelan7426]

Boot space looks too small & no spare wheel or proper aircon knobs, daft. Long term depreciation & reliability of Chinese cars is unproven. I'll stick with my non plug-in Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.

[@CarChatTV]

Thanks for the comment. Very true, the depreciation could be a problem. But not if you lease one. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us and chatting 🤗