BYD Seal U DM-i in-depth review | plug-in hybrid power and acres of space inside.

The BYD Seal U comes from the same design family as the Seal saloon, and the resemblance is clear from the front. Slender LED headlights include a lower C-shaped section for the daytime running light element. A set of horizontal strakes span the lower bumper, underlining not only a sense of width but also height at the front.
Compared to most of its main rivals, the BYD Seal U is marginally longer, and all versions will ride on 19-inch alloy wheels. BYD designers haven’t tried to be controversial with their approach to the exterior; it’s a conservative look that’s likely to have mainstream appeal.
Read our full review here: www.completecar.ie/car/search...
Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Exterior design
01:44 - Boot space
01:58 - Engine options
03:13 - Charging speeds
03:31 - Interior and dashboard
08:07 - Rear seats
09:41 - Driving it
15:40 - Verdict

[@LoveEVandenvironment]

Such a nice car. Love the BYD Blade battery and quality, Wish it can come to Australia to drive down cost of living crisis.

[@johnbentley6925]

On sale now.. orders being taken

[@Soarbywire]

It has. Sealion 6.

[@dann5515]

Is already released in Australia for order. Australian version is called BYD Sealion 6 PHEV

[@Wallenstone66]

Can't wait to see the Seal U DM-i in Europe. Great review, thx.

[@CompletecarIe]

You're most welcome, thanks for watching

[@fatdoi003]

soft suspension, light steering... that's what most city drivers like to have..... no bone crushing thumps over potholes and speed humps

[@CompletecarIe]

Very true

[@deepseer]

Its stock suspension is considered too soft by Chinese users, especially against side swings (e.g. when exactly one wheel runs over a pothole). But there is a suspension modification offered in China (~400 USD equivalent). I don't know whether the models coming to Australia come with the upgraded suspension.

[@BuiDucThanh-es8bs]

BYD will come to my country next month, can wait for a drive test this car :p

[@CompletecarIe]

Where are you?

[@BuiDucThanh-es8bs]

@@CompletecarIe Vietnam

[@allanchapman6250]

It is coming to Australia with a different name . SeaLion6 .

[@londongoingelectricfan3107]

I’m looking forward to seeing the Denza n7 in Ireland when it comes here next year

[@LindemanRichard]

Denza z9GT

[@roberthamilton1301]

Nice review Thanks Mate

[@richardstar88]

Great review! It's a fantastic car, and I'm already tempted to own one. 😊

[@CompletecarIe]

Thanks for watching!

[@YSA920]

Very good review! With rented Hybrid Camry and RAV4 Hybrids here in Australia I reckon on a country drive they do about 6l/100km. But with the Toyotas the ICE engine cuts in at a very low speed. So you only really get the electric experience in low speed, heavy traffic.

[@toyotaprius79]

Toyota's hybrids are unfortunate predominantly ICE without any plugin capacity. Toyota's hybrids perform best in minimal stop starts when there's enough distance between stops to glide in EV and regen before a red light. But in the real world in traffic, that small 1kWh-2kWh hybrid batteries that use only 40-80% of capacity would barely last us 5 minutes crawling.

[@webnplay]

Hi, thanks for the review, do you know perhaps what the max towing capacity will be? That is the only reason for me not to go for full electric because I need to be able to tow a 1500kg caravan. Many thanks!

[@hjsworld3299]

Nice review, what are the prices?

[@Ray-hn5ng]

the car looks really great😮😮

[@toyotaprius79]

This makes me laugh at Audi

[@mas1001]

We need more cars from makers around world, fed up European companies over charging us!!!!

[@brandonwoo8299]

Nah...EU will slap a 40% tariffs on all Chinese car.

[@Cosmos201]

Did you say 100kms in 5.4 litres ? Their website mentions 100kms in 1.4 litres for this model. Are we missing anything here ?

[@wayneheyes4934]

Yes BYD price it cheaply and this will be a best seller

[@CompletecarIe]

Strong standard spec levels too.

[@Cosmos201]

How long does it run in EV mode only ?

[@igorsvrublevskis]

Very nice car, like it! Curious about the price in EU :) P.S. As well as which EU countries it will be available in.

[@CompletecarIe]

So far only pricing for Germany has been confirmed, starting at €38,900.

[@igorsvrublevskis]

@@CompletecarIe Fair price!

[@06younger]

Do you think you would get it up and down to Cork and still maintain that 5.4L/100kms Dave?? If the Irish Gov would let business's claim back the VAT on Petrol (and they could make the distinction that it would only be with PHEV's and not pure ICE petrol vehicles)........that could be a fantastic repmobile.

[@namingshard17]

it's possible for hybrid, BYD's DM-i tends to keep engine running in the most consumption efficient speed, the car mostly uses electric motor, the engine is for generating electricity and it only kicks in when you need extra power or when battery is empty.

[@CompletecarIe]

Suspect it’ll be getting above 6 litres, maybe even 7 on a journey like that. Depends on speed and driving style too. Will put it to the test when it arrives in Ireland.

[@dann5515]

If you want the result for 100KM that will be 1.2L/100KM. You will only see more than 5L/100KM if you exceeded over 1100KM in one full charge battery. This is a PHEV meaning you can plug in and charge your car's battery. And enable you to use pure EV mode up to 80-100KM depending on your driving behaviour. Base on this model they claimed one full charge and full tank can drive over 1000KM. So question is.. how often do regular people drive more than 100KM per day? Most regular people dont drive over 100KM per day so than mean you can just drive pure EV mode everyday and your fuel tank still remains full unless you forgot to charge your vehicle overnight.

[@06younger]

@@dann5515 I drive on average 3 - 400kms a day. There are a few days in my working month that I do close on 600kms. Diesel is still my optimal choice......but in Ireland.....we will be taxed out of Diesels in the coming years.

[@seamushadrill2415]

How much is this expected to cost in Ireland?

[@CompletecarIe]

No pricing yet, but in Germany will start at €38,900

[@isasdkhv462]

Please tell me: what is the difference between Song Plus and Seal U ???

[@Im-mono]

Same same

[@isasdkhv462]

@@Im-mono ??

[@huseyinsarioglu]

the same actually. there is also a name for Australia which Sealion :) "Song Plus" for China, "Seal U" for europe, "Sealion" for Australia

[@isasdkhv462]

@@huseyinsarioglu thankss 🙏🙏

[@sanhuang1524]

actually，sealion6 is slightly different from sealu , but same platform

[@UCMpDwp7VEfKXRH3NyAW7kuj]

if anything, it could be at least a competitive product that probably make car price lower

[@CompletecarIe]

Absolutely

[@ALWH1314]

The new fifth gen DM-I can run about 1300 miles range one charge.

[@azramuhammed835]

This or Kia sportage

[@CompletecarIe]

I'd choose this. ^Dave

[@satanlucifer7363]

Again over capacity

[@YandongHao]

BYD= Be your dad😂😂😂😂

[@CompletecarIe]

LOL

[@TheRealKingOfHun]

Can You look under the car like a true jurnalist, and you will find a orange high voltage cable without any cover whatsoever. Ty😅

[@Kenny-vd5cw]

here in NZ, the Sealion 6 Premium 4WD is priced NZ$64,990 around 32k GBP or US $ 40k

[@rb9688]

Aud $52k for the top model AWD

[@honesty_-no9he]

Any HYBRID with less than 45kWh battery is a joke.

[@theolich4384]

Consider the lowest trim a very smooth and economic petrol car.

[@aq3614]

Hybrid with battery bigger than 45tkwh? Which one?

[@rb9688]

A statement like this is a bigger joke

[@primetradixnevafomo5412]

A better and cheaper Urus😂😂

[@CompletecarIe]

True!

[@davidmehlhorn726]

What we all wanted.....another generic "SUV" (i.e. Stupid Upright Vehicle)🙄. These Chinese cars are the Ladas of the 21st century. For those not old enough to remember, Ladas were introduced to Ireland in the 80's as a cheaper form of motoring but soon disappeared from view when the poor build quality and lack of parts soon became apparent. These Chinese cars will follow Lada into the unlamented memory of motorists.

[@06younger]

This is not going to age well!! (your comment I mean) Have you driven a BYD Seal???

[@Soarbywire]

😂 Hilarious post. The bots are out in full force.

[@davidmehlhorn726]

⁠@@06youngerDriven? No. Sat in one? Yes. The EV fanboys (and what I’m starting to believe are paid “positive” commentators on YT extolling their “virtues”) can go on about how “great” these Chinese cars are but the facts are sales of Chinese cars are abysmal. While I have to drive a lot for my job, in the past month I’ve only seen 2 MG’s and 1 BYD. The neighbour who bought an MG has gone back to ICE. Look, unlike China, this is a free country and you can buy what you like. But as the ones who bought Ladas in the 80’s found, you won’t be able to give Chinese cars away in the future. Just look at all the MGs, BYDs etc piling up unsold at European ports.

[@sonicmonkey888]

Dav you sound very anti- china

[@aq3614]

@@davidmehlhorn726 obviously you are very hateful about China, but fact really hurts for you. BYD is now world's biggest EV maker, overtook Tesla. In Singapore, 2024 Q1, BYD is the best selling car brand of any type ICE or EV. BYD is now 2nd best selling EV barnd in Australia and New Zealand, BYD is also best or 2nd best selling EV in many other countries. China is now biggest car exporter in the world, overtaking Germany and Japan. Your view really doesn't count, and seems too many Chinese car onwers gobally does not agree with you

[@heinekenczech]

Fantastic Chinese crap

[@rb9688]

Please never buy “crap” and only get the premium products. 🤡