Can the BYD Seal U beat the Tesla Model Y ? REVIEW (Song Plus / Sea Lion 6)

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►Subscribe here: kzbin.info ►Also subscribe to our KZbin shorts channel: kzbin.info/door/mKVmuPc9wUlLuuhnIeP7_w ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl 00:00 Seal U attacks Model Y 01:09 Lamps, wheels, length 01:50 Rear design and cd value 02:27 FWD acceleration figures 02:47 Battery kWh sizes 03:47 Slow DC charging? 04:52 Price 05:46 Interior build quality 06:22 Steering wheel and seats 07:12 Panoramic roof and voice 08:35 Cockpit and flip screen 10:55 Ambient light and details 12:02 Instruments and HUD 12:41 Seating front vs rear 13:56 Frunk?! 14:22 Trunk / boot and towing 15:35 Acceleration dynamic drive 17:09 Motorway driving and quality 19:24 Drive and recuperation modes 20:18 Suspension comfort 22:28 Assistance systems 24:30 OTA software updates 27:38 Higher speed driving 31:03 Energy and real-world range 31:52 Does it beat the Model Y? Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

[@AutogefuhlChinese]

01:24 Very nice pronunciation of this color 天青色😀 As a Chinese, I would like to add an easter egg about this color, which comes from a well-known story: In ancient China during the Song Dynasty, there was an emperor, the Emperor Huizong, who was passionate about art. One day, he dreamed of the color of the sky after the rain, and he adored it. So he asked his craftsmen: 'Recreate the color seen where the clouds break and the blue sky emerges after the rain.'(雨过天青云破处，这般颜色做将来) True to expectations, the craftsmen did not disappoint and successfully created a color reminiscent of the clear sky following rain. Today, this color is often seen in Chinese porcelain and dyes, representing the enduring history of Chinese art. Do you remember, Seal U in Chinese market is called Song Plus.

[@diamondfailer11]

How do the Chinese do it, they have a story for everything, such good memory, remembering their ancestors and folklore. Admirable

[@autogefuehl]

This is our colleague from Hongkong btw ✌️

[@timmcgurl]

@AutogefuhlChinese I love that ancient story about the Emperor's love of the specific blue colour of the sky, particularly as it clears after a Rain! Knowing that, I do see that colour blue in Chinese Porcelain. Its quite "blueautiful"😊 Is the Song Plus model a nod or tribute to the ancient Song Dynesty? As a musician myself, it's a very cool name!

[@AutogefuhlChinese]

​@@timmcgurl Yes! BYD Song is defined as dynasty Song 宋, a period of art and poem.

[@AutogefuhlChinese]

@@diamondfailer11 Every nation has its own story, which is their most precious memory😁

[@autogefuehl]

Facts and data: BYD Seal U (BYD Song Plus) Blue color: tian qing Also launched with petrol and PHEV 4,79 m 188“ 19“ wheels 0.32 cd value FWD 9,3 or 9,6 sec 175 kmh 110 mph max 72 kWh (comfort trim) or 87 kWh (design trim) LFP Lithium Iron-Phosphate (LFP) Cobalt free 11 kW AC / 115 or 140 kW DC (42 min or 43 min) Heat pump standard 1,3 t towing 12,3“ instruments Opt. Head-up-display 12,8“ or 15,6“ infotainment Vegan leather steering + seats (dark or bright) 550 l - 1.440 l trunk volume Entry price 42.000 Euro not high extra price for big battery according to BYD #byd #bydsealu

[@vasil7410]

I think the shared platform with a petrol drivetrain explains the boring and generic compact SUV design of this car. BYD's dedicated EV sedans are beautifully designed but their compact and mid sized SUVs are very boring.

[@deepseer]

There is no pure petrol version of this car. The platform is designed for both PHEV and BEV.

[@gregb1599]

It's an insult to use the Seal name as it's a totally different model!

[@vasil7410]

@@gregb1599 Agree. I have a Seal and I'll be embarrassed by association when this ugly thing hits our local market. It may be time to de-badge my car when that happens ☹

[@deepseer]

@@vasil7410 It's different in China. Seal is not selling very well (BEV: ~3k, PHEV: ~7k, monthly), while this model is one of the best sellers in China (BEV: ~10k, PHEV: ~20k monthly). By renaming this vehicle to Seal, Seal's sales figure looks better.

[@leonidkrysiuk7151]

In Ukraine, there is quite a lot of experience in the operation of Song Plus 2021 and Song Plus Champion 2023 (analogue Seal U), which were produced for the Chinese market. Impressions are only positive.

[@tren133]

Still this particular model is an older PHEV based design and is a step below the Model Y, not a true competitor. BYD just launched their actual Model Y competitor, which is the Sea Lion 07, along with its sister car, the confusingly named Song L.

[@isaacmanagil3195]

I'm a big BIG fan of your work. Greetings from Portugal and continue to bring us honest, well explained and detailed tests... like this one was a good example.

[@autogefuehl]

Obrigado!

[@freddykrueger79]

​@@autogefuehlnext time come experience one of best road in Europe n304 from vila real to Mondim de basto in Portugal

[@Anck1644]

Funny to see a German car reviewer in Portugal and a car with a Dutch license plate 😉

[@erickchandran]

And its Chinese car made 😂

[@leiyue1411]

Globalization still work despite that some American politicians are trying to stop it.

[@leiyue1411]

Globalization still work despite that some American politicians are trying to stop it.

[@leiyue1411]

Globalization still work despite that some American politicians are trying to stop it.

[@Woof514]

EU ❤

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[@abdulhazeeb]

Dansk ?

[@jay9220]

I live in Hong Kong and about 8 years ago when I was travelling somewhere in Guangdong province I saw a huge BYD factory. By that time BYD was quite unheard for foreigners. Never thought this company has come so far. Now it’s trying to get into premium markets.

[@zes7215]

wrrr

[@Bawdale]

I am on holiday in Malaysia, yesterday in a shopping mall I sat in a byd Atto 3. Not driven just sat with engine on. Wow, the build quality and interior finish blew me away. I own an eniro in the UK. The Byd is far better build. I will be looking at byd for my next car

[@liqiuyang3985]

We have a eniro(2021) and a atto3, the atto3 drives much better, we are waiting for the seal u, to change the eniro to seal u, we live in Ireland

[@lm3718]

From my reading, BYD Seal is cheaper than Tesla in Australia and is getting kudos for superior build and QA.

[@joseantonios4679]

Great review, Thomas! Bravo! I'd like to thank you again for the awesome review of the BYD Seal Sedan. It really helped me to decide before the purchase. Just bought a AWD version and could not be happier. Thank you again! Cheers!

[@autogefuehl]

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[@aljoubert8749]

We bought a cheap Atto 3 as a runabout car. Did not expect much but it has been great. Wrt charge speed the BYD seems lower than similar EV but it maintains the Max charge rate for a very long time unlike other EVs (like Tesla hitting peak for 1min and then tapering down). Maybe it is the same with this car since they have the same Blade battery?

[@vincecarlo]

Looks Modern than Model Y BYD Seal Above Tesla Model Y anyday

[@fatdoi003]

i don't think Seal U is after Tesla Y....... BYD is after Toyota Rav4, Honda CRV owners looking at moving to EV

[@yissibiiyte]

The charging speed is curiously slow, but other than that it seems like a much better product than a Model Y. The BYD actually has an interior (and a very premium one at that), a much better build quality and a much more comfortable ride.

[@yeningguo739]

I feel it's a car for family use and has their own charging pile at home, then it's a perfect one

[@timogronroos4642]

LFP is the biggest reason. I would take same size LFP anytime

[@PaulMeier-cu3ds]

Thank you for a thorough review. What I think is shaking out is owners who have charging at home and those who have to rely on public charging a la petrol station fill up. If you can charge at home you can do little and often and do not care terribly how fast a recharge is because you never get that empty. If you live on floor 26 of a high rise you rely on public charging and its much higher cost and do care how long it takes to fill up. A BYD Seal works well if you can charge at home, but perhaps less well if you live on floor 26. I much prefer the UI/UX of the Seal to that of Tesla. However in terms of desirability of owning a Seal it sort of aspires to something built by Vauxhall, which luckily I have never owned. To be kind it is a bit better than a Reliant Robin, but should sell well.

[@Day-night-9]

The issues about this car that i found online are: 1-very soft suspension 2-slow acceleration 3- low ground clearence because its not built on electric platform…

[@roo4d518]

This car is one of the most sold cars in Uzbekistan

[@MrYabusa]

Hey Thomas! You are always welcomed in Portugal. With so many reviews done here, you might as well just move here!!! :P I love cars and enjoy your reviews, so if one of these days you find that you need extra help just let me know!!!

[@krane15]

I hate the integrated head rest seats. But bonus points on the rotating infotainment and a sun roof that actually still opens on an EV. Only Porsche Macan offers that. As for the styling, I'm getting some BMW X3 and VW Tiguan vibes.

[@eduardocarvalho861]

The Nissan Arya and some other EVs have an opening sun roof

[@Extralarse]

Same with the Volvo XC40 Recharge, sunroof can also be opened and shaded. You're right about the headrests though, I guess this vehicle isn't for tall people. If they want to conquer Europe, they will have to change that!

[@eal_ppl]

We got a lot of BYD in my country today, people love it. The main question is about repairments costs.

[@autogefuehl]

any experience on that topic yet?

[@eal_ppl]

​@@autogefuehl No, I'm only driving Dolphin in carsharing service from time to time. But we don't have have BYD company itself here, only foficial side dealers that are selling official models, they saying that thay have some parts and it's no problem for order, that will come in 2 weeks approx, same for other (officially presented too) chinese companies and dealers. A lot of BYD buyers, but cars are new, like 2023 year of production, so they basically not falling appart yet. But we have a lot of people expirience with Geely models, we have even a factory here, but original/official spare parts costs a lot, basically, repairment costs of some Geely models will costs like a fixing a Volkswagen :D So a lot of people buying chinese cars, using it for warranty period (5 years or 150.000km) and then selling them fast. Also, with Geely example, people with warranty issues some times waiting for month for fixing problems (even if it's just jammed rear camera). I hope in Europe situation is better, cuz in my country there last year was like a chinese auto boom, but now people realised some downsides. It's just funny, that nowadays chinese cars repair can cost a German car) (also it depends on country a lot, I guess in current situation there are lot of problem with logistics)

[@cristianmorar5558]

which country ?

[@eal_ppl]

@@cristianmorar5558 belarus..

[@autogefuehl]

Interesting report!

[@gunda-mariebruce3692]

I had decided to buy Tesla Y, but totally fell in love with the Byd Seal U - so I bought that today instead! So excited and happy! 🎉😍

[@Mububban23]

I’d happily own this vehicle, however as I like to keep cars for 10+ years, I’m not super keen to jump into a newly established brand (in Australia) like BYD, until they’ve got a proven track record of spare parts, and there’s more feedback about their service centres and overall brand attitude. Here in Oz, some companies like VW have terrible reputations for after sales support. So hopefully I can wait a few more years before my car needs replacing, so I can get more local customer feedback on the brand as a whole. Big thumbs up for physical buttons though.

[@BSquare1989]

Where Tesla still rules is efficiency at highway speeds. I would say if you drive a lot at 110 or 120, you’d notice a big difference with Chinese cars.

[@autogefuehl]

True! Especially due to cD value

[@vasil7410]

Around town, and obviously with very conservative driving, I can get better efficiency with a dual motor Seal versus my Model 3 RWD. I was quite surprised by this because I have always been impressed with the efficiency of my Model 3 and the efficiency I can extract from my Seal with careful driving is far better than manufacturer specs.

[@chjin1796]

@vasil7410 Tesla’s efficiency is achieved by single-pedal mode. But Chinese electric vehicles tend to retain the driving habits of gasoline vehicles.

[@vasil7410]

​​@@chjin1796The BYD Seal has regen braking when you lift off from the accelerator PLUS there is regeneration when pressing the actual brake pedal. The Tesla's brake pedal only uses friction brakes.

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[@robp3431]

Super review ! I still prefer the exterior styling of the Y, but interior of the Seal U and ride quality may give BYD the win.

[@freddiecarr7602]

Love the build quality!

[@yeningguo739]

this interior of this car is only like medium or basic line in China actually, the involution or rat race of new auto maker(especially ev) in China is really severe, making high quality while keeping the prive low

[@thebombshellmale]

Here in Brazil, I must say we have the most expensive vehicles in the whole world, but BYD came and make the whole actual industry shake their dusts, like Stellantis, VW, GM, and even Volvo, that made me laugh.

[@kyled7207]

US viewer here, if I saw this vehicle with no badges on it, I would have guessed that it was a Ford or Lincoln crossover. Definitely gives me FoMoCo vibes based on exterior design.

[@shuli6021]

ford is not cool, no one want to be like ford...

[@JohnFatCat]

​@@shuli6021cruel but true 😂

[@chellfranck7018]

You are amazing! This review gave me the best idea of which car to buy between those 2 manufacturers. Many thanks !! Greetings from Dubai :)

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[@BorkoPantic]

Its shame the EU is taxing chinese car by 38% so they can save eu car manufactures. BYD Seal U costs around 18k~20k in China and they add up to 40k~45k in EU. Of course there are transportation costs and many more but taxing 38% is tooo much. Wonder if its possible to directly buy it in China and then deliver to EU

[@masterrazvan]

Hi, Thomas The new BYD Seal U it's very cool!

[@RubmaLione]

This is actually nice to look at, unlike the Model Y.

[@EduardSchneefall]

The success depends on the pricing. Here in Austria and also in Germany the price is too high for what the car delivers. The key areas for an electric vehicle are efficiency, charging capabilities, integration of charging in the navigation as well as cabin and trunk space. These are all areas where the Model Y is better although the juniper update is not released yet. After the update it will be even harder to compete with the Model Y. But I expect that BYD will react if sales don’t develop as planned and start reducing prices. They also did it with the Atto3 which was way overpriced (still is in my view). In general Chinese car manufacturers set prices to high here in Europe (except MG -> which results in good sale figures). I guess they have to learn it the hard way that If you don’t have a known brand you have to start low and level up as your popularity and brand recognition grows. That’s how the Japanese car manufacturers did it and that’s how the Korean car manufacturers did it. This behavior is a stroke of luck for the European manufacturers and wins them some time to catch up.

[@kamsunleong6648]

Maybe you should share your views with your EU Commission currently investigating whether the cheap Chinese evs coming into EU are unfairly state subsidized.

[@georgefenrirbitadze4757]

You should thank EU corruption for sanctioning Chinese electric cars sk ce they can't compete with price

[@lucisleesion8824]

"These are all areas where the Model Y is better", hmmm...🤔

[@000T00b]

Yes, pricing is not as competitive as buyers would like, but the EU politicians are already threatening to take steps against what they allege is ‘dumping’ of EVs in Europe, so if BYD were to bring it in at a far more competitive price, this would play into the politicians allegations , as their agenda is to protect European car manufacturers via tariffs and other measures, as opposed to letting the free market reign. A case of ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’.

[@gobyhsu]

when talking about Chinese car, state subsidized always been mentioned. Actually the last subsidized dude since end of 2022. 😂 no more subsidized even in Chinese domasitc market.

[@seanwoo9140]

In china, actually seal U are below the price range of model Y, real model Y competitors are Zeekr 001and Xpeng G6/G9, which are way better than model Y.

[@jimmiecox3183]

I own a BYD Atto 3, a great value. This Seal U looks fantastic. We will be changing to a Model Y. The Big difference is the app and software updates and the charging system, which are much faster. I believe that in the long run, the Tesla will hold its value better and stay more current than no Teslas.

[@BC-du5hm]

More competition is always good for consumers. No one wants to see a Tesla Monopoly.

[@MStanonik]

Beautiful ambience near the sea☺

[@GabNy]

How did it look in other colors than this blue?

[@ricardorsantos]

Welcome to Portugal. I hope you have fun. Great review and I lot to think about. BYD has a lot of points with this car. Do you think some software updates could have some effect in the drivebility in the future? I think this is a car for people u like to drive a ICE car and could think in the transition to a EV more easily. If this could beat Tesla Model Y? I don't know, but many people will feel more adapted to this car because it has a more familiar interior and exterior design.

[@autogefuehl]

Obrigado! The software updates wont change the suspension or smth though, I guess they could update charging speed though

[@jalolnasirov7068]

The price for the 605km version in China is around 23k EUR, while in EU it's TWICE more expensive, as you say 45k!

[@Sam_BS_Electric]

This not supposed to be a Y competitor, the Song L and SeaLion coming this year!

[@RDstar8]

Good and fair review dude 👍

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@avivstoica]

Nice review as always ❤ ✌️

[@runelog27]

Thank you for another great review. I am 187cm and are very interested in the (driver)seats you are reviewing. I have 3 kids and due to max kg load weight on EV's you can hardly have any baggage if we are full family. I still have my S-Max due to the load capacity on EVs.

[@gb5724]

The stitching above the glove box does not match ! Is it the cam angle or there is actually a mismatch

[@markomrako5844]

Yes, at 11:10 and it's not because of the camera angle 🙂

[@jesseketokoski]

Its hilarious that Tesla has been getting tons of *hit because of bad alignments etc. but when some other brand has that its completely fine and not even mentioned. Just praise for the interior even though it clearly isnt that well put together. But Thomas has some personal issues with Tesla Model 3/Y interiors because there is no instrument cluster. I dont know why people miss it so much: i understand the complain about not having HUD but instrument cluster is just useless and usually parts of it cant be seen when in perfect driving position because the steering wheel is on the way so you have to compromise your driving position to see speedometer which is stupid.

[@passby8070]

thanks for the awesome review, its a EV that i am waiting for in Australia.

[@Mububban23]

Are we only getting the PHEV version in Australia?

[@moi_noirceur]

How are the different manufacturers implementing the speed beeping? Can you turn it off? Will it turn back on itself every time? In toyota in the past you could almost everything switch to wheel vibrations instead, so having something beeping all the time would be super distracting..

[@user-ek8iw4ut7w]

In Australia, where we drive on the left hand side of the road, I just ordered a BYD Seal of a cheaper specification that is apparently not currently available in the U.K. or Europe. It is $50000 Aud - equivalent to 30000 Euros. It has fake leather seats, a 60kwh battery, a 460km range and a 150kwh battery.

[@autogefuehl]

very interesting! So it is available with leatherette in low trim in Australia then ?

[@user-ek8iw4ut7w]

@autogefuehl Yes it does. Sorry, I meant to write 150 kw motor & no head up display. Most of the rest of the car is identical. We can also buy the version sold in Europe & U.K. for $A59000.

[@user-ek8iw4ut7w]

@autogefuehl sorry again, Yes it is. Regards Craig Applegate

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers!

[@PedroOliveira1967]

Nice test! In my own town! Like this BYD model, and this review was very useful! Great job! Thank you!

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers! Best area!

[@richardbuckingham4329]

Great review as always. I quite like the car, it definitely has potential. If they can improve the economy and the DC charging speed, it could be a real option to the Model Y. It’s a pity it is front wheel drive though.

[@pedrosousa8512]

Portugal is such a beautiful country!!

[@Vanuatoo]

What is the ground clearance?

[@nicholasrigg8999]

My view is that in order for BYD to do well, they must lower their prices. Why would I choose this over a Model Y if it's the same price?

[@agusedyanto3324]

Byd is thinking about it 😂, building a factory in Hungary and building its own fleet of shipping vessels in the near future

[@kamsunleong6648]

EU claimed they are too cheap and nowc considering whether they should increase the tariff on them.

[@mingouczjcz3800]

Fairly speaking, Byd has better build quality and much decent interior.

[@passby8070]

and objectively much better looking exterior as well. Although It's not hard to make a better looking car than a Y.

[@kimarefall]

Very nice BYD, and looks like it has classy interior and comfort/space. BYD will for sure grow in Europe in 2024 now, with the new Dolphin, Seal and Seal U models.

[@chonyi]

At 11:11 he said “good build quality” and im losing it, staring at the uneven stitching above the glove box lol

[@MichaelSmith-us9ch]

Hmmm. Tesla for charging infrastructure but BYD for quality and comfort. Thinking ... Great review, thank you.

[@mitchhigginson2248]

Thank you for such balanced and informative reviews

[@worldolivier]

I don’t want to have a home cinema in my car. 15inch is completely useless and I’m sure it would distract me while driving in town. Plus, I don’t find this elegant. But Byd is a serious competitor for western and Japanese/koreans brands so it’s very interesting to see your reviews on their models

[@autogefuehl]

agree

[@jansenwilder1335]

15" is great for road maps.. each driver should always stay focus on driving and safety.. many accidents are linked with folks using their hp or speeding.. while driving..

[@jegerm6752]

I agree about the screen size. I think 10” is the biggest a car monitor should be. 15” occupies most of the dash, and I dont find it elegant. I also dont like the floating design. I think porsche got it right in terms of EV interior.

[@chow-chihuang4903]

And large screens are horrible for people with poor night vision. I even turn my little 7in infotainment screen off when driving at night. Fortunately my car is old enough to still have a number of manual controls.

[@Enforcer_WJDE]

Nice review and nice car, i would prefer the Seal since i am not really a SUV guy. About leather of pleather....real leather is actually very sustainable as a natural product. Pleather is made out of oil....

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[@autogefuehl]

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[@ArnoldTriyudho]

I don't think that the Model Y's fate has been sealed yet for now😂😂

[@autogefuehl]

😂👍

[@Manu-P8]

Agree, also if new Model Y will be released soon in the second half of the year, will be definitely best selling car also in 2024

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Y *AND* Seal will be a problem for others?

[@liangzhang8706]

The side profile kinda looks like the Q5 with all those creases

[@AleDuke-fd5qz]

the sales figures already determined who's the Winner

[@tren133]

Elon Musk once mocked BYD, but even he is not laughing any longer. Just because it is an unknown company in the west doesn't mean it is not going to be a winning car. The confusingly named Seal U is part of the BYD Song family of cars, which sold 84,000 units ... just in DECEMBER of 2023. Almost all of those sales were in China, but BYD is now exporting their cars in earnest, and I wouldn't count them out. After all BYD will be the number 1 selling EV brand globally from now on, and part of the reason is they sell many many many cheaper models such as this Song Plus.

[@googleuser793]

The shifting lever in my mind should be forward for D and backwards for R. Wouldn't that make intuitive sense?

[@haribo3921]

For traditional petrol cars backwards is D...

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Does it compete with the Ssangyong Korando? 🤔

[@sj3nkie]

Dutch coast looking awesome as always ;)

[@joseneves798]

No sorry...is it in Portugal....

[@AndreICBAS]

Nice qashqai. I am curious about the longevity of that opening roof in combination to the instant acceleration of the performance version 😅

[@eduardoalegria4402]

Excellent review. I love the Seal, but the trunk doesn't meet my needs. I was looking forward for Seal U, but the charging time and performance leave a lot to be desired. I'll have to wait for Sea Lion 07.

[@RichardHilditch]

Rather than competing with the Model Y, I think this compares well to the Enyaq, but what about the price 😞 Some people (Viking) say BYD are deliberately pricing high in Europe to keep sales low until they build up their delivery/distribution before dropping prices radically. What do you think?

[@jansenwilder1335]

I love mid size Suv. Im waiting for Thomas to get his review on the Cupra Tavascan.. thats my dream Suv. THE Seal U has great interior with a lovely glass sunroof that open and close. Well designed. 🎉

[@MarkizVonSchnitzel]

Jut googld Tavacn and what a disgusting form factor an SUV coupe is. To each it's own though!

[@eduardovillagomez927]

Certainly Chinese vehicles, especially BYD, have taken a big step forward, but as for the SEAL U and the driving experience... it feels more like a "Whale" than a "Seal" (it feels like driving a small truck), it bounces from side to side massively, and you have to move the steering wheel a lot to get the car moving. In my opinion, driving the Tesla Model Y is much more pleasant and you feel safer...

[@autogefuehl]

yes indeed

[@sorensarkesyan2102]

the Seal U being a front wheel drive, whats its turning circle in comparison to model Y?

[@bardz0sz]

If it was (at the same price) 4WD, under 8s to 100kmh and up to 200kw charging then it would be a great competitor

[@davidnjuguna9477]

Is it popular with Navy Seals?

[@VforVasile]

Awesome review, as always. I feel like the glove compartment sewing should be a bit more aligned.

[@mllanest]

Great video. About the SealU... I don't like, it looks like designed 10 years ago in the outside, a bit old fashioned look. Would go for the Tesla MY rather than this BYD

[@PeteBoxster]

Glad to have you Portugal. You basically did my journey from work to home ahahah Fun fact on min 17 when you did the 50 to 80, there was a radar there ahahah but thankfully it's just up to 80km/h ;)

[@UTube-gs1yf]

IDK what this car adds that the Atto 3 doesn't. A bit bigger, a lot duller is my initial impression. What they needed was to come out with an AWD model of this size - a softroader to add some versatility and make a family holiday trip worthy.

[@胡文-l3s]

Byd added a dmi system to it, so it can use oil and electricity at the same time

[@hunterhuang7044]

In China, BYD don't salt this model but another model call SeaLion 07. with 4WD and 530hp.

[@zarzar1973]

new to ev, what would u pick, a new byd seal u or 1½ year old skoda enyaq 80 same cost in denmark

[@BobQuigley]

Overwhelming majority of Americans travel 30 miles per day. We've been 100% electric for 4 years and had one EV previously for 2 years. Total miles driven around 90,000 miles. Went through the entire battery drama early. Yet we've never drained the batteries. Including many 1,000+ mile trips. Charge mainly at home.

[@vilmosballa5214]

Thomas, pls put back some 20 sec sequences with background music before every part of the video😢 you had before and it was really nice.

[@c3vzn]

The new Sea Lion seems more similar to the Seal and a generation ahead.

[@autogefuehl]

Yep but it will be probably years until that one is available in Europe

[@kb8570]

BYD and Tesla are not competing against each other. They are competing against the oil/diesel cars. Electric cars have about 5% of the car market.

[@kb8570]

@@brunoheggli2888 there are billions in cars on the road. LOL

[@iamphil159]

At this point I'd wait for BYD Sea Lion 07 instead, Seal U or Song Plus has been out in Chinese for a few year already. They just change things up a little bit and move it from Dynasty Series sold exclusively in China to Ocean Series which is BYD's export models. The change in Seal U is only in appearance.

[@noah4088]

Making money is never easy for everybody, as a customer, I'd like to see car manufactories showing their respect to our driving habits, instead of changing our driving habits. In this point of view, i prefer BYD better than Tesla. I really hate the design in a Model Y.

[@gery4870]

What is doing BYD with FWD and only 9s to 100 kph ?? Come on, this is outdated .... As always, Superb review Thomas !!!

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏 yeah that is not enough today for sure

[@muratisik6956]

@@autogefuehlit’s almost as slow as my Opel Astra stationwagon from 2015 with 140 horsepower.

[@dzonikg]

I need cheap EV with good interior ,dont care about 0-100

[@agusedyanto3324]

If you really like "very fast" maybe you can wait for the arrival of the Xiaomi SU 7 bro 😂

[@Happy_Xiaoxia]

This is very nice ev car and the hibird system is even better for the famliy.

Im late to the party. Tested the model y in 2021-2022, and it did not make me move from my model3. This year i had to get a bigger car, a family car. I loved everything about the byd seal u, but there where three things. So much open space up front and no frunk? The storage back was a little lacking, seems like second row got too much space for legs in my opinion. And the driving experience… The car felt wobbly. I don’t even know how to explain it. I have driven expensive mercedes, older toyota and my family is a big fan of Kia. But this is the worst experience i ever had. Felt like going back to an ice car. Anyway, 10 days till i pick up my model y performance from berlin, and i still think i did the right choice. (Also tested enyaq, kona).

[@autogefuehl]

yep gotta agree !

[@89bazoly]

Chinese cars are about screens and tech, comfort and shiny stuff, maybe not so much about charging speed or sporty driving experience. Different in Europe and US

[@chjin1796]

You don’t know enough about Chinese cars. Different manufacturers have completely different styles.

[@89bazoly]

@@chjin1796 it’s true that I don’t know a lot, but all the reviews I’ve watched of Chinese EVs had this in common. High tech, a lot of shiny buttons and levers, big screens, shiny “piano plastic”, very soft, comfortable suspension

[@chjin1796]

@@89bazoly The Chinese like these what you said. But the Chinese also want more charging speed and driving experience. Many cars in China use 800V platforms. China also has a lot of vehicles accelerating within 4 seconds.Some high -end models in China use air suspension, which can adjust the hard level and height level as needed.

[@89bazoly]

@@chjin1796 I was just talking about the style for the masses, but I know that the high end Chinese EVs are the best there are on an engineering level and in build quality

[@chjin1796]

@89bazoly For masses in China, a family generally owns one car. When buying the first vehicle, should consider family needs. Therefore, affordable cars that only focus on drivers are not popular in the market. Cars like Mazda's sales in China are dismal.

[@konstantinkennedy2244]

Hat and lek room and rat color make me smile every time. Das ist fantastisch Tomas

[@MrGlobali]

Thank you very much.

[@hardware.experts]

Hey Thomas, any chance for a review for DS 7 facelift?

[@s.vortex]

I like the exterior design of this car much better than Model Y's. I don't know how but Model Y somehow reminds me of the face of Jar Jar Binks!

[@autogefuehl]

haha =)

[@warrenwang4795]

hilarious😂

[@MrGMawson2438]

Nice car but the price in the UK isn't so nice

[@karlInSanDiego]

ironic, when showing "Tesla like interface" you chose the Heads Up Display adjustment. To date, Tesla hasn't released any of their cars with HUD. And the Model Y doesn't even have a gauge cluster. As if Tesla said, "Screw it. Driver's information is unimportant, because we think (wrongfully) that our cars drive themselves!"

[@ingmarlangerak8973]

The shape is so old fashion!😮

[@richardwatkins6725]

Great Review, the Car looks great, it won't compete against the model Y but how does it compare against the ID 4 that important Family SUV market.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers !

[@taomahNEGEV]

The model Y is just an ugly blown up Model 3.

[@richardwatkins6725]

@@taomahNEGEV I always find it interesting that sat in my car I can’t see what it looks like, I’m more interested that it get me from A to B safely and in relative comfort. But many people see the car as a status symbol or an ego thing and I would agree the model Y is not the best looking car.

[@zaidtareen3982]

Hi Thomas, can u also review the hiphi z? I believe it's available in Germany.

[@autogefuehl]

I ll try!

[@michaeloreilly657]

I thorough test would have included an urban route, with ramps, parking, low speed ride etc.