2024 BYD Seal (inc. 0-100 & autonomy test) review: Supercar speed, for medium SUV dollars

[@CarExpertAus]

Just wanted to correct something mentioned in the video. I said it’s capable of 11kW 3-phase AC charging. That’s only for Europe - Australia is limited to single-phase 7kW AC charging.

[@kylegriffiths5990]

Should include what Apple carplay and Android auto look like when the infotainment display is rotated vertically.

[@rsfrozen1]

Malaysia and Singapore is getting the same version 7kw

[@catpiano1]

7kw is slow AF.

[@bmc8195]

​@@kylegriffiths5990 - BYDs will only show Android Auto and Apple Carplay in landscape. Which is kind of a shame.

[@vasil7410]

​​@@catpiano17kw is not slow for home charging.

[@davidw.2467]

BYD does seem to listen to customers feedback and had changed many of the visual annoyances, like the water droplets, "Build Your Dreams", and the ugly random lines in the interior. The Seal is now an absolutely stunning looking car that has a premium feel.

[@Mabeylater293]

Water droplets? Random line? Any pics of what you are referring to?

[@davidw.2467]

@@Mabeylater293These are the main critics from the reviewers and comments from the KZbin audiences when the Seal just entered the international market. Unfortunately KZbin doesn't allow posting of URL nor pictures. Search for any old review videos that's more than 6 months old and you'll find.

[@davidw.2467]

@@Mabeylater293 Here is another one. "BYD Seal (2023) - First one in Europe - Walkaround - Exterior, Interior" by "AutoRAI International"

[@Rex-ww4cw]

I think he meant the c-pillar stuff​@@Mabeylater293

[@kirk2632]

last year some of the overseas feedback were posted to China's social media about build your dream I think they did respond to it

[@tobybridson]

When comparing the BYD Seal to the Tesla Model 3, it's clear that the Seal outshines the competition in terms of its comprehensive and superior driver-supporting features. The days of Tesla's inflated premium pricing solely based on their brand reputation are fading, and consumers are recognizing the value offered by BYD. With its impressive feature set, the BYD Seal has won me over as my next car choice, marking a shift from Tesla in the automotive landscape.

[@69memnon69]

Yeah it helps when they have subsidies from the CCP and trade agreements with Australia. In Europe this car costs more than the model 3…

[@sana-nn7lc]

Did you try new model 3?

[@roysunluze628]

​@@69memnon69how much subsidies are they getting from ccp?

[@freakybeast5068]

Those premium safety features are horrendously overzealous and loud. I drove new Tesla then this back to back Tesla is more refined and feels much more premium.

[@mjw25a1]

@@69memnon69Every car company in the world is subsidized by their government. Seems a rubbish complaint to me. Fairs fair.

[@EcoHouseThailand]

Own a Seal AWD Performance for a couple of months, love driving it so much. It handles and performs amazingly well, but still with comfort and refinement. I have the V2L hooked up to my solar system to provide backup power to the house- videos on my channel for the doubters

[@MHWibi]

I am planning to buy BYD Seal. I read an article from UK saying that when the car is passing rough surface road the driver can feel quite strong vibration on the steering wheel. Is that really the case, please kindly share your experience on this matter.

[@EcoHouseThailand]

@@MHWibiroads aren’t great here in Thailand and I’ve never experienced that

[@maxjames00077]

Did it come with Brembo brakes? The AWD model

[@davec110]

Thanks Paul for understanding that not all performance sedans have to handle like track cars. Unlike many car reviewers who's trying to be racing car drivers. They simply don't understand the meaning of "Grand Tourer" this is what the Seal is designed to be NOT another Tesla clone.

[@ItsJonesy777]

Great comprehensive review and much more inline with the global reviews from people who actually have a clue what they’re talking about and without bias like a lot of the other Aussie reviews seem to be. I’ve had my Seal Performance for 2wks now and agree with just about every part of your review so thank you for releasing a balanced and unbiased review. It’s genuinely an amazing car to drive in all aspects.

[@ev0wat]

Inline with the fake reviews made from Chinese? 🤦‍♂️ If you did any research and had commonsense you’ll find Chinese manufacturers have the lowest quality control. I saw a BYD Liverpool mall in a Sydney last week and it looked cheap and the door handle had broken off even. There’s numerous online complaints and videos of these cars rusting prematurely and catching fire overseas. Each to their own, my standards are higher and I’d never cheap out on a china car with no resale value and be a lab rat.

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks for watching!

[@ItsJonesy777]

@@CarExpertAus thank you for always being impartial in your reviews!

[@tyzon00800]

Have you had a thermal run a way yet ?

[@ItsJonesy777]

@@tyzon00800at least do some research on the Blade battery - lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) and you might get your answer on thermal runaway in relation to this particular battery.

[@kennyobe]

Thanks Paul for your very balanced review. I have ordered the Premium. We also have an Atto3 which has proven to be a very reliable and efficient vehicle. Cost less than $7 to charge to full from our solar system. I’m sure BYD will adjust all the ADAS stuff but in the meantime just turn it off. In fact I think I read that this is already happening. I like the lack of the Tesla style one pedal strong regeneration. BYD does the same thing in a softer way. BYD is going to put the cat among the pigeons with the German overpriced and compromised EV’s.

[@vasil7410]

I hope they do sort out the ADAS stuff because I just bought the Seal Performance and the lane keeping assist in particular is very bad. But the fundamentals of the car are very good, so it's just a matter of BYD having the motivation to improve the software. BTW, I have the previous Model 3 as a second EV and didn't think the Highland was worth changing over to.

[@kennyobe]

@@vasil7410 I was so close to ordering the M3h but glad I didn’t now!

[@User-cb4jm]

@@vasil7410agreed, it’s a shame bc the hard part of engineering the dynamics and quality of a car like this has all been executed well, then they tack on a poorly calibrated ADAS system. If only it allowed us to shut it off permanently.

[@vasil7410]

​@@User-cb4jm I'll be compiling a list of things I think they need to improve after a month of ownership, then send it through to BYD. God knows if they'll pay any attention me but if they expect to occupy the higher end of market then they are going to encounter far more demanding owners. Tesla has spoilt us with the frequent improvements they offer via OTA updates but this is now the industry standard all other car makers will have to step up to.

[@arminius6506]

​@@User-cb4jm Chinese automakers are very responsive to customer complaints (specially in the international market) and considering Australia is there test bed market they'd respond to you if you launch a property complain

[@manofleisure75]

Thanks Paul. Been waiting for this review. Will be picking up a Premium version next year once finances allow. Really impressed with this car and will be my venture into EV's.

[@Dreamer10888]

It’s worth it, it’ll be a good choice

[@kindness-villain]

chery exeed sterra es better

[@User-cb4jm]

@@kindness-villaindoesn’t exist in Australia, neither does any Chery seem to do well in Australia. In terms of quality and refinement it seems BYD > Haval > MG > Chery

[@lordfluxington]

Premium seems to be the sweet spot.

[@elduderino7767]

i bet you the software is still rubbish in a years time

I've been driving a BYD Dolphin for a good 4 months (10,000 km). The vertical monitor position would make sense, but BYD doesn't use the potential. Navigation in vertical mode is quite comfortable. BYD should offer the split-screen option for all apps, including Apple Carplay. For example, I would like Apple Car Play (navigation) at the top and climate control at the bottom.

[@lammiwinks3775]

This sounds like what the Volvo ex30 has done with its infotainment design! Worth a look!

[@dingbatt]

The most comprehensive and best review of the Seal I have seen yet. Haven’t driven one, but have sat in and played with the infotainment, etc. The interior seems more premium than my Model 3. The seats are just as comfortable, it has better ventilation/hvac, a driver’s display and hud, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, indicator stalk, real leather seats (ventilated as well as heated) and just a few more physical buttons. The displays are lower resolution than the Tesla and the likes of BMW and Mercedes and are perhaps the only thing that reduces the premium feel of the interior. The boot is probably the biggest compromise. My M3 boot is probably my second biggest ‘pinch point’ (the first being no driver’s display). The Seal boot is smaller still. There is less storage considering boot (including underfloor) and “frunk”. I believe BYD missed a trick by slavishly copying (ahem, I mean taking inspiration from) the Model 3 and not making this a liftback. Still, if practicality is the main goal, then the Seal U will be better, in the same way that the Model Y is more practical than the 3. Here in NZ, I believe the version of the Seal that will sell the best is the big battery, single motor “premium”. Apart from the extra motor and dampers (hence better performance) that the “Performance” Seal has, the Premium only misses out on a heated steering wheel and electronic child locks, but gains 50km of WLTP range. According to the BYD salesman, the active safety features can be changed to “nag only” (my terminology) rather than mechanical intervention. Whether that is something that has to be set every time is yet to be determined. Certainly here in NZ, BYD seem more receptive to making tweaks after customer feedback than other manufacturers. Just too much is absent or has been removed from the new Model 3 for me to consider it as an upgrade (driver’s display, blind spot monitoring, USS, radar, passenger lumbar support, indicator and gear selector stalks. So the Seal now becomes the front runner.

[@seanf3255]

Hi mate i have just ordered my BYD Seal performance and collect it in 4 days, and can't wait, to be honest i was sold on the car after the test drive, great interior / exterior and good tech.

[@FerraFQ]

How much is the price there?

[@havencat9337]

yea, i also love the interior a lot and the design of the exterior its just way nicer then tesla!

[@mixirabbit998]

How’s it going mate ? Give us an update !

[@seanf3255]

@@FerraFQ 1,6,000,000 baht which is about £45,000

[@gianfrancostefanoli7854]

@@seanf3255 Have you driven it already? how does it drive?

[@keikc123]

Thank you Paul, I have been waiting for this BYD Seal review for long, really nice!! I have place an order for a premium model which is perfect for me it has 600Km in one charge which is more important for me. very good value definately

[@mjw25a1]

The most balanced and informative review I've seen free of bias. Gives me confidence I've made the right choice in ordering one. :)

[@thedatablogger_in]

Absolutely blown awqy by this expert review unlike other biased ones released a day ago (you know what I am talking about). Love the value proposition and have booked mine in Perth last week. Going with Premium

[@stevenzhang4431]

John ?

[@paxmaniac1]

I appreciated the comprehensive dynamic testing.

[@tbillington]

The Chinese manufacturers are progressing crazy fast. That infotainment screen was impressively responsive. And they've finally got the designs down.

[@Deandzzzzzz]

I wouldn’t say the same for all the Chinese automakers but at least BYD has done it right

[@zhanhonglu903]

yeah coz u r a Chinese traitor​@@Deandzzzzzz

[@Johnycakee]

One safety aspect of a LFP battery would have been worth mentioning…… they don’t explode or erupt once punctured or ruptured unlike lithium.

[@fatdoi003]

LFP can also charged to 100% every time unlike NMC is only good to 80%... also LFP has more charge cycles than NMC

[@evinvestfuture7440]

LFP batteries are still lithium containing... they are just less energy dense and the chemistry is less prone to thermal runaway.

[@jeremytine]

Lfp batteries are lower power, less range, while being heavier

[@ensteffo]

@@jeremytine Small capacity compromise to weight to gain double charge cycles, huge safety gain and cheaper and more environmentally friendly to produce.

[@jeremytine]

@@ensteffo it isn't a small compromise. LFP has almost half the capacity (120whr vs 220whr). Not to mention slower charge/discharge per whr. There is a reason Tesla only offers LFP in the lower performance model 3

[@joelbouman402]

My brother bought the stock standard Seal and I test drove it recently. One word review; phenomenal. Will buy one when it's time to upgrade

[@Richard-wt8uq]

Great review Paul, I’ve driven both the Premium and Performance. The Performance was scary but great fun. I would love to see Paul do a similar review of the Premium model as I think most sensible people will buy this model. I ordered the Premium on the night of release and after finally test driving I think I’ve made the right decision, although the 17 year old in me would love the performance, I’m just not sure I could afford the speeding fines.

[@estebanrodriguez9007]

Yes, sensible people. I've also just ordered the Premium. 😅

[@maddad4670]

I think the Premium is the 'sweet spot' of the range!!! when I've sold my existing GLA I am buying one!!

[@j0eycar0]

Nice review. BYD is on the right track.

[@VidServ-o5o]

The BYD has a 3kw V2L capability. (Vehicle to Load) So it can power your house (3kw output will power your fridge+freezer+TV easily) in a grid down or you can charge solar batteries if already off grid (when you get a few low solar days in row). BYD = around Six Powerwalls, do the math. Telsa does not have V2L (nor indicator storks), that's a deal breaker for me. You don't need V2L till you do. Thank me later :)

[@hadtobe4502]

Tesla do not want V2L as it would take business away from Powerwall batteries.

[@Paul-ow9dd]

You're sounding like contributor "EcoHouse Thailand", but yes, the V2L functionality has LOTS of potential uses, not just powering a house.

[@jeremytine]

3kw is nothing

[@agusedyanto3324]

With V2L you can also camp anywhere comfortably

[@hsymbari9515]

you have a great point about v2L functionality

[@YSA920]

I like Paul’s reviews. Watching them with various cars over 12 months, I respect his opinions and comparisons. Have a Seal Premium on order which I’ve driven. Keen to drive the Performance to see how it is. And have driven a demo XPower which will really gap traffic away from the lights. Finish and features on the Seal are premium, XPower interior more like a $40k car.

[@CarExpertAus]

I thought the same. MG4 is a nice vehicle at the entry level, but it lacks the polish at the top end of the range compared to the Seal.

[@jakethomas806]

Can you bring back the speed display on the back straight please

[@polar3553]

澳大利亚人果然有钱

[@Paul-ow9dd]

I also have a Premium on order. Actually, it has just arrived in Hobart, but I want to drive the Performance AND the Premium before committing. I've also driven the Tesla M3 Highland RWD which is ~4k more than the Premium and only around 5.5k less than the Performance AWD, so even though I was quite impressed with the M3, other than no stalks, no drivers display and no HUD, both of the BYD Seal version would have to be noticeably inferior to the M3 for me to choose the Tesla. Still, at this stage I haven't ruled out any of the 3 potentials YET! I really don't need the power of the Performance (who REALLY does?) but gee the Premium RWD will have to be noticeably inferior. But, not ruling out the Performance just yet. 🙂 Heart vs mind stuff as usual.

[@User-cb4jm]

@@Paul-ow9ddas someone who just got delivery of the Premium, I will say that it is not as punchy off the line as I expected for 5.9s. Reviews mention it as well as an intentional choice to dull the initial take off, it is extremely smooth and you gain speed quickly - but you don’t get shoved into your seat on take off like you might in a Model 3 or idk how the Performance model might be as well. Perfect car other than the annoying speed sign alert and aggressive behaviour around lane marking - which of all attributes with the car should be easily resolved with software updates.

[@omikamibailey4541]

Congratulations on 400k subscribers. Great review, have one of these on order

[@CarExpertAus]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it once it arrives 😁

[@amrindersingh3949]

Best CAR REVIEWER in Australia.

[@CarExpertAus]

🙌

[@madopado]

Paul, your reviews are excellent and to the point. Love your format of the videos as well. Keep it up.

[@tonylangelaan3094]

Very good well balanced review, the Seal seems to be an impressive car for $70k. Hopefully BYD will fix the lane keep assist with some updates. Im picking up my car tomorrow, I went for the relatively slower Premium, 0-100 in 5.9sec will be ok for me.

[@蔣傅傑]

我是中国的海豹车主，很遗憾地告诉您，由于芯片限制，车道保持功能可能无法升级。 I am a Chinese Seal car owner. Unfortunately, due to chip limitations, the lane-keeping function may not be able to be upgraded.

[@MHWibi]

​@@蔣傅傑I am planning to buy BYD Seal. I read an article from UK saying that when the car is passing rough surface road the driver can feel quite strong vibration on the steering wheel. Is that really the case, please kindly share your experience on this matter.

[@CarFinanceSimplified]

Hello from the UK. As someone coming out of a Model 3 in the next few months and considering one’s next option - this video was superb. Many thanks.

[@ahmadhawa09]

I took it for test drive ,It's an incredible car , I loved it ❤ I think it will smash Tesla in the market with all the features, materials, and price.

[@zoltrix7779]

It certainly steps up the game in some areas, but you know, that supercharging network and superior software is still super important.

[@zimbonz]

Yeah, can't wait for it's autopilot😂. it's a cheap knock off, plainly.

[@agusedyanto3324]

​@@zoltrix7779 I think the software is something that could be improved as well on byd

[@ulfw]

One of the most beautiful EVs out there

[@jeremytine]

I think it's ugly

[@hellothere4342]

I actually drove this for a couple of weeks in Thailand. My Aunty was kind enough to lend it to us while we travel holiday. It's certainly an impressive car and is certainly built better than my Model S but I'd expected that being a newer build. I'd pick this over Model 3 simply because it has more physical controls. Biggest issue i had with it was the safety tech which was very intrusive also it was far cheaper than Model 3 but that could be because of the trade agreements with China.

[@jiehunter]

I think it has nothing to do with trade agreements with China as those Tesla vehicles exported to Thai should also be manufactured in China.

[@gadgetgasspoll]

It's a normal price , because in China the BYD Seal is cheaper than the Tesla Model 3

[@kira4434]

Tesla is also made in china.

[@hellothere4342]

@kira4434 that reminds me that you've mentioned the Tesla was also built in China. While I was in the States earlier this year. I've hire a Model S through Toro and the build quality,fit and finish was a disaster. It's anecdotal obviously but the Chinese built Tesla are actually better than the US built cars. There's probably better EV than Tesla but I've never seen a more dedicated fan base than Tesla so they'll be fine.

[@MHWibi]

@@hellothere4342 I am planning to buy BYD Seal. I read an article from UK saying that when the car is passing rough surface road the driver can feel quite strong vibration on the steering wheel. Is that really the case, please kindly share your experience on this matter.

[@kira4434]

Finally, expecting BYD to bring more models to Aus.

[@freddybi4062]

I am thinking to import a BYD seal from Aus to NZ. 😁, cuz it is about $7000 more expensive in nz

[@petebostock5151]

I have a brand new white AWD Seal. In response to the question about rotating the screen. I rotate the infotainment screen to portrait when using the Sat Nav (GPS) so it gives a look a little bit more view further into the journey. The acceleration on this car is like a roller coaster although the fuel consumption when driving normally is not good as the E-Niro I had before it. I looked at the BMW and Merc options at this price and they were two years old with only one year of warranty left. This means that if anything went wrong the costs would be big bucks. The BYD has six years warranty on the car and eight on the battery. I used to live in BNE and met the shadow transport minister a few years ago and asked why his party were not promoting this technology. His honest answer (I will stand up in court about this!) was they will never take off in Australia as they were driven by "poofters" !!!!! This technology is worrying governments, hence the US are interesting an 100% import tariff on new Chinese cars. This denies the masses cheap non polluting cars. BTW, The car is called Killa (Think about it). Sorry about the rant.

[@Cam-uo8ey]

Nice review...well done for mentioning the LFP battery (others haven't)...side note, the glass roof is brilliant at reflecting heat. I was concerned initially until I collected my premium but won't even worry about the sunshade 👌

[@stevenleonards4843]

What colour did you purchase

[@Cam-uo8ey]

@@stevenleonards4843 standard white which has a slight metallic sparkle to it 👌

[@stevenleonards4843]

@Cam-uo8ey did you see an Arctic blue in the metal? I saw an Atlantis grey, white and black and changed from white to grey... but increasingly liking the blue.. the website order page doesn't look anything like the real life colour

[@Cam-uo8ey]

@@stevenleonards4843 I haven't seen any other colours yet but people in the Facebook group are loving the blue and Atlantis grey. I think the white looks great 👍

[@tooltalk]

LFP is fine for daily -we just need to stop pretending that they are superior batteries. Their major strength is cost.

[@517609]

Thanks for the comprehensive review Paul. This is what I was waiting for. I am very keen to go for long range.

[@GeoffTosio]

The mid range has the same 82.5kWhr battery (Paul you said 84 - not correct) but the range jumps to 570km… I would say that is probably true if you can be gentle (I’m not and have a large mountain to get home).

[@global_southerner]

Ordered mine today after test driving both BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3H. The base model of BYD Seal is a no brainer with blade LFP batteries and silver in sunroof.

[@gammah]

This car looks like a porsche on the outside well done to BYD for making a great car.

[@lexman8678]

Doesn't look anything like a porsche stay off drugs buddy 😂

[@jeremytine]

Buy your disaster

[@RSCB]

not porsche 100%

[@christopherhunt9150]

Thanks for the review. I’ve had my Seal Premium for 4 weeks and driven about 2,500km. It’s a great car and the only additional criticism would be the traffic speed sign accuracy. That’s an additional thing I turn off because it gets it wrong too often. And beeps! If it just flashed the sign then that’d be adequate. The major issue though is that these safety settings don’t persist. You have to change them every time. This isn’t limited to the Seal. It’s across the board and ANCAP will be used as an excuse. Personal driver preferences need to be honoured though, and auto makers need to recognise this.

[@MHWibi]

I am planning to buy BYD Seal. I read an article from UK saying that when the car is passing rough surface road the driver can feel quite strong vibration on the steering wheel. Is that really the case, please kindly share your experience on this matter.

[@huntchris]

Haven’t noticed

[@jspanga]

Thanks Paul. Good, honest review as always. Got my performance on order, but do really hope they calibrate the safety tech with the OTA updates

[@addsfour3499]

Great car, nice review. One of the best looking ev’s on the market

[@nadnerb2k]

Regarding screen rotation on my Atto 3: I've used it a couple of times. The chief benefit is you can get 3 camera angles when parking instead of 2. But it's otherwise in landscape mode most of the time. I like having the option. Horizontal is better for me but there are people who prefer portrait, so even if you only rotate it once, it's worth it. Only issue is Android Auto/Caplay only work in horizontal mode, as do a couple of other apps, which is absurd.

[@Paul-ow9dd]

Portrait is good for navigation as you can "see" further ahead on the map to where you're going. So not just a gimmick as many reviewers keep saying, but sure, most of the time you're likely to keep it in landscape orientation.

[@GeoffTosio]

Also if you are using polarised sunglasses the portrait mode becomes invisible (and the heads up display).

[@fengy9379]

Nice review. BYD SONG L couple SUV just released in china , that might be coming to Australia too. Very excited.

[@kevinphillips9408]

Great review as usual. Needs to upgrade the one pedal driving quickly

[@calmvibes9392]

These have honestly surprised me. I want one.

[@mahonjt]

Most comprehensive review to date. Well done.

[@lucisleesion8824]

Beautiful and sporty sedan! Love it!

[@brycedubois3023]

Thanks for an excellent review. I've ordered on. Can I respectfully point out that LFP is "lithium-iron" (lithium ferrophospate) The alternative to which you are referring is NMC (nickel manganese cobalt) or NCA (nickel cobalt aluminium). AKA 'ternary' batteries. Sorry to be a pedant.

[@MegaRetr]

Great review as usual😀

[@vasil7410]

Thanks for the review Paul. I test drove the Model 3 Highland, Seal Performance and Polestar 2, back to back today. I was hugely disappointed by the Polestar 2, far inferior and ridiculously expensive for what you get. I had seen so many glowing reviews on the Polestar 2 but my own personal assessment is that it is way overrated. I have a current model 3 and I didn't think the Highland was much different, other than better suspension (which is compromised by very soft tyres anyway) - and of course missing stalks. The winner was the Seal for my purposes and will pick up tomorrow. Much quieter than the other two cars. Despite reviewers claiming that the Highland is much quieter then the old model 3, I don't think it is (at least compared to made in china Model 3s). The only downsides to the Seal is the poorly calibrated lane keeping assistance, but I am hoping they will eventually improve this with a software update. I also prefer the one pedal driving in the Tesla, but again maybe they will add it to the Seal via a software update. That said, the Polestar has one pedal driving, but it was horrible in comparison to the smoothness of the Tesla, you are better off with it disabled in the Polestar anyway. The Tesla is also best in class for efficiency. But you have to keep all this in perspective, because the Seal will always be much cheaper to "refuel" compared to similar performing petrol cars.

[@enriquedeldod7193]

Y qué ventaja tiene el Seal respecto al Model 3?

[@NrthQlder]

​@@enriquedeldod7193v2l and large lfp battery

[@enriquedeldod7193]

Y tiene el Model 3 alguna ventaja sobre el Seal?

[@khuo0219]

The big improvements in quietness for the Model 3 Highland is in the rear.

[@vasil7410]

​@@khuo0219Yes, it seems that the only changes that have been made to reduce noise are the laminated glass in the rear and quieter tyres. I was looking for a quantum shift in road noise, so I can take it on road trips, but the Highland didn't seem to provide that. The Seal does.

[@TB-up4xi]

28:45 - Just to correct a common mistake LFP (Lithium Ferro Phosphate / Lithium Iron Phosphate) are also still Lithium-Ion batteries. LFP refers to the battery chemistry. Lithium-Ion refers to the way charge is carried through the battery, Lithium Ion batteries use positively charged Lithium Ions to move the charge back and forth from anode to cathode, LFP batteries use this method.

[@remakeit2628]

It's LFP versus "ternary lithium" where the "ternary" of a ternary lithium battery refers to a polymer containing three metal elements (= nickel, cobalt, manganese or aluminum) which is used as the positive electrode. Meanwhile LFP batteries use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) as the cathode material, where the "PO" bond is very stable and difficult to decompose. LFP batteries are not prone to structural collapse or heat generation nor form strong oxidizing substances at high temperatures or upon overcharge or damage, thus providing enhanced safety over ternary lithium batteries.

[@agusedyanto3324]

Similar but much safer

[@ThePantheons]

Will be picking up a premium version as soon as we can afford it. Excellent design and never thought I'd be buying Chinese for auto but BYD have delivered and aren't thinking idiotically country centric like Tesla removing the stalks and USS. Awful choices!

[@agusedyanto3324]

Actually in China BYD is popular but not premium, the brands Zeekr, Polestar, Nio, Li Auto, Xpeng and others are a class above the average BYD brand.

[@isaak4416]

I'm waiting for my BYD Seal Premium to arrive. When you are going to test the new model 3, I would very much like for you to explain/justify how is this car street legal for Australia. For EVERYTHING you have/need to do while driving, you must take your eyes off the road!!! It is basically a mobile phone on wheels. There will be a new trend in terms of games you play with your kids while driving. "I spy with my little eye, another model 3 on the side of the road, as a result of the poor driver trying to indicate while turning". You'll know what I mean once you drive one.

[@Joel795Xslio79Rsxr]

I FEEL like byd is really growing well and may be a bigger brand in the years to come

[@faylonbiryani]

Great review, really enjoyed that! I currently have a Mach-e but am seriously considering this as my next car here in the UK.

[@rodsevler]

Very good review. Exterior design much better than M3. Interior very premium, very true. Build quality is great. Cameras are very clear

[@SuperSymbol]

BYD is such a premium and luxury car! From inside it doesn’t even feel like electric cars.

[@jeremytine]

Not really. Mercedes is way better interior

[@MiniManAu]

@@jeremytine what mercedes ev can you get that goes under 4 seconds to 100 for 70k?

[@jeremytine]

@@MiniManAu who cares? topic was interior quality, not speed. Learn 2 read. If you want speed above all, go get a McMurtry Speirling. It'll do 0-60 in 1.4 seconds and corners better than a Formula-1. Also, since you asked, Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV 3.1 seconds, Mercedes-AMG EQS 3.0 seconds, Mercedes-AMG EQE53 2.8 seconds

[@faytfu9313]

i will go tesla as i'm a picky person it is more refined imo, but with BYD, it's def more value for the money. It looks awesome too, besides the piano black in the gear shifter spot.

[@kevinblyth6549]

Really enjoy your reviews. Well rounded.

[@brent_in_aussie]

I like your fact based reviews , Paul … we’ll done as always ..! LFP for the win , I like it lots … seal for the win also

[@kennethprocak5176]

You have driven so many BYD and you don’t use voice to do functions, it works very well.

[@thesmartdevice880]

Great review when I ready to buy a EV , it will be the Seal..

[@aussietaipan8700]

I love the blinker stalk is on the right side of the steering column.

[@Hockss]

Its got alot of European design/thought process in it, is because the Head Engineer/Designer of BYD is an Ex Audi employee "Wolfgang Josef Egger"

[@snip3d]

Style is a corolla sedan with a porsche taycan front. One of the best looking 'normal' EVs so far. Love my model Y though. 7kw/150kw wont impact most people, but it is on the 'low' side. Many EVs havent sorted brake feel or suspension, so this isnt alone. A new set of performance tyres after purchase solves traction issues. AA/Car play is a huge win for this compared to Tesla. AWD for 10k with other features, well worth it if its in your budget, but thats Tesla money... Confusing Warranty terms, boot access, rear seat height, one pedal driving are common 'cons'for this vehicle. If it doesnt impact you, go ahead. Buy one.

[@aljoubert8749]

Tesla has got the worst ride of all. They are the ones that need to get it sorted

[@snip3d]

@@aljoubert8749 depends on car and wheel / tyre combo and when it was made.

[@thabimokoena5034]

Good review I like it

[@Scav3nger53]

Sounds like, overall, it has Paul's seal of approval. 🤣 Looks like a great piece of kit, one to watch to bring the quality of EV's up and keep the prices competitive.

[@revrickbibletalks5546]

Paul, can you please do a review of the Seal Dynamic? Most average consumers who wish to switch to EV will start on the base model instead of the Performance. Thanks

[@CarExpertAus]

It’s next on our list.

[@RandomStuff-hj1zo]

Do a review on the premium too please!

[@amrindersingh3949]

Please do premium is well

[@peterdoyle3463]

I’d also be interested on your view of the Dynamic and the Seal U when it arrives. I was impressed with my test drive of the Dynamic. But would prefer the higher seat position of suv and more boot space. So looking forward to the Seal U base model if it’s around the same money as a Dynamic. We test drove the model Y. But prefer the driver screen and more conventional controls of the BYD over the minimalist approach by Tesla.

[@CThienV]

Another vote for the premium

[@cwd5736]

BYD just created BYD U9 sport car for 309 Km/hr, how cool! It will be nice to sell this gorgeous sport car in Australia

[@jimj2683]

Car reviewers like to complain about rear windows not going all the way down. The only cars that go all the way down are split so that a smaller portion of the glass actually moves. It also leaves a much bigger pillar splitting the two glass pieces. Personally I would rather have windows that look good with no shut-lines. The rear windows are almost never opened anyway.

[@Wingchowtravelblog]

The exterior design of Seal is designed by JuanMa Lopez from Lamborghini and the interior is designed by Michele Paganetti from Mercedes Maybach

[@teinspringz]

Interesting design but not my cup of tea, MG4 practicality of a tall hatchback with good turning circle is what I want. I'm waiting for the revision of the MG4 where MG iron out all the interior electronic bugs and lag. First release model will always be a gamble

[@essendon72]

I'm keen to see how the other other two variants look/perform now.

[@connorsinclair6352]

This is really impressive and will probably attract lots of people

[@lammiwinks3775]

It amazes me that all these new cars can’t handle lane keep assist yet my 2018 Golf R is perfect on adaptive cruise with lane keep!

[@Jamieandrew1156]

What’s with the no roof thing? Like it’s 40oC outside and full window?

[@Paul-ow9dd]

Has silver plating to reflect most of the heat. much more comfortable compared to the Tesla roof. So shouldn't be an issue most of the time.

[@vazic85]

Atto 3 owner here. Don't use the screen rotation as Android Auto doesn't support it

[@DVSJET]

I love the look of it, and its a sedan! Not another ugly SUV. Just need an old school station wagon now and im keen!

[@takhochan4247]

Yeah...flies are annoying 😂😂😂 good video btw! Pretty impressive EV I must say.

[@CarExpertAus]

They’re so annoying!

[@ericjiang2007]

Excellent review. Thank you!

[@addsfour3499]

Doesn’t tesla charge 1500 for colours other than white, and over 2k for red?

[@deserialized]

Question about suspension. I did also get a bumpy feeling on bad roads while testing the AWD. I am no expert in this area - I just experienced it was more bounce than M3. Do you recommend do replace to a stiffer suspension or do you think current setup is best all-round solution?

[@Kevin-ud2bk]

From other reviews I watched, the current suspension of Seal is good enough for daily commutes. However, one slight issue is that the rear suffers extra bounce when going through bumps or potholes due to suspension tuning. If you always have someone sitting on the second row, a stiffer suspension on the rear might be better.

[@mvnorsel6354]

You are the first non expert on you- tube. Congratulations😅.

[@prelude3007]

its active suspension. perhaps you should check setting and tyre pressure first

[@GeoffTosio]

It does bounce a little but it’s comfortable so I guess it depends on what you want to do with the car, I like the current setup but if you’re wanting to race around a track then do some upgrades

[@deserialized]

@@GeoffTosio I have decided to replace the suspension to ATG Shock. It is a common procedure in Thailand where the Seal is popular. It will be comfortable but smoothen out the bounce better.

[@davidpearn5925]

Having stalks (and even the right way round) means that the PREMIUM model is the logic replacement for our ‘21 Model 3. Stomach churning and headache delivering performance in Australia is for the kids only. Not having TSLA shares is a good starting point for credibility.

[@Mark_Young05]

Just a question on the AC charging. Are you sure it’s 11 kW(14:47) the specs on their website say 7kW AC? Which lines up with a NZ review I recently watched

[@snip3d]

7kw AC.

[@w757967591]

single phase house 7KW 3 phase house can go 22KW charger

[@CarExpertAus]

EVDB quotes it as 11kW when using three-phase AC. I’ll triple check to see if Australia gets a lower output. ev-database.org/car/2002/BYD-SEAL-825-kWh-AWD-Excellence

[@maverickau80]

@@CarExpertAus Australia has a lower output, can confirm from own Seal. There's actually a lot of spec list oddities across international markets, more so than I've seen on almost any model lol.

[@Mark_Young05]

@@CarExpertAuscheers for checking, I couldn’t easily find anything on 3 phase except for your and a few others mentioning it.

[@marlonsukura530]

From the front, I could see more of Porsche than Audi until you mentioned 😂great review

[@voongnz]

Nice modern and sleek design, yeah I like too that it's not too outrageous-almost-concept-car like.

[@Woopsah]

Great review. I see that in the heads up display you show lane assist settings, how did you manage that? I couldn't find any options for that in any of my test drives

[@terryterry1655]

Malaysia selling byd seal at jaw dropping less than RM199k thats much lesser than usd70k... Apparently china selling at approx rm129k?

[@telmo6777]

BYD Seal is an amazing car, and with a great price, this car is much better than Tesla mod 3.

[@daweigo6851]

Every time paul slams any car door, i get a add😅😅😅

[@CarExpertAus]

😂

[@richierich087]

Whenever I see the “help me car expert” on the bottom left with Paul holding the magnifying glass, I think of some old fashioned detective 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♂️😂😂

[@kiwijonowilson]

Thanks for the review. Its looks a great car. I have a 2022 Model 3 LFP, which I'm happy with but certainly the Seal is worth a look. I haven't driven a Seal yet, but have looked around and sat in one for a while. It will depend on how you like your interiors but for me coming from a Tesla the interior felt a bit cluttered (I guess I must like the "clean" look after all) - although I would get used to it. However I would miss the access to all the Superchargers as I have nothing but great experiences with them here in NZ (as opposed to our public network, where its not uncommon to find broken or busy chargers).

[@6axisptyltd453]

Nice review 👍

[@LearningFast]

That BYD is closer in acceleration to the Tesla Model 3 LR with the Boost upgrade. The Model 3 Performance is almost half a second quicker for 0-100 KPH.

[@agusedyanto3324]

The difference in speed is very small, also consider it in terms of value for money

[@ceedoubleyou]

mentioned this on other posts, car surged when driving 80-100kph, as if one was pressing pedal up and down, salesperson didn't refute it and rear screen is ultra shallow, RWD long range battery, didn't order one.

[@justice4g]

I don't think most aussies want sunroofs, it's usually too hot and is extra weight.. would be better if that opened like a hatch at the back too

[@lukemothug]

They should have a ceiled roof version plus it will shave a couple of seconds of 0-100 time and better cornering.

[@agusedyanto3324]

BYD Seal roof glass contains silver to repel solar heat

[@danielwutfisho]

looks like an awesome car for the price

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Saw a long distance test vs Tesla, VW, Seal Tesla mops the floor due to better miles/kWh by far, and lower charging cost.

[@simonwile5110]

$10000 buys a lot of charging.

[@YSA920]

Uk road test?

[@maddad4670]

Wondering why this is not included in the Google Docs/Spreadsheet yet

[@F1Tragic]

Hi Paul, Now that we are six months down the road, which car is the better choice in your opinion - the new Model 3 or the BYD Seal?

[@robertcudlipp485]

Am about to dip my toe in the water with an EV, hybrids are just a waste. Thanks for a very practical review of a stunning 1st effort by the manufacturer ( as far as I know) of this model. Who would have thought top Euro finish, and Porsche like performance for around 70K ? Maybe I am a luddite, however, to an extent, would prefer to have more manual controls over air conditioning, drive mode than having to diver into menus- certainly not all that safe when driving! However, this has way, way more performance than most urban based drivers will ever need, given congested nature of east coast capital city roads, but would love to get out of the big smoke every now and then and feel those G forces mash me back into the seat when vehicle set on whatever performance mode the manufacturer may have dialled in at the time. Great review.

[@williamlambert352]

Hey Paul Maric CarExpert I love like 2024 Byd Seal performance at $70:000 be People and pensioners be happy for cat buy get finance on car better good looking car Byd seal number one not like Tesla

[@andbkk]

hey! whats nore fun for city drive, same seal or new raptor? werid compression but its my 2 options 😅. what can you recommend?