The BYD Seal AWD Excellence - Better than a Tesla?

[@phvwrks]

You know what, I have one and it drives great. It is very nicely finished, super quiet in the cabin, the audio, the interior lights that go along with the music, and the quality of the driving itself is great! Everyone who rides my seal for the first time is really amazed at the quality and driving characteristics. Anyone who still comments negatively about this car has probably never sat and driven in one...

[@kimcorell7786]

I've got one too... And it's really good! The whole thing with comparing to Tesla Model 3 is kinda moot, the cars cater to completely different types of people. I've had an Tesla M3 and I loved it! This is very different and has it's own positives and negatives. Overall the Seal can stand on it's own and is a great car!

[@sujeewarathnaweera]

The china fakes everything "journalist" has some shorts for you.

[@Pupenhausen]

Excellence 3.8s or design?

[@kimcorell7786]

@@Pupenhausen Excellence

[@qijia2141]

Excellent car

[@martinwalker9234]

Had my Seal for 4 months and it is by far the best car I have owned. It drives superb has outstanding performance is comfortable and very nicely finished inside. I charge it from my solar panels but even if I use grid electricity here in Thailand per mile costs are for a 150 mpg vehicle. One feature never mentioned in your video is the Vehicle to load feature....I wired my house 18000 BTU air con so I can isolate it from the grid when required and run it from 5 pm to 8 am from my BYD using about 10 kwh of power which is recharged in the morning from solar. So far it has saved me a lot of cash and and intend keeping for many years. Also at £33000... far cheaper than the UK it is a bargain.

[@MortenPejterRoitmann]

Love it. Picking mine up on Monday 😊

[@CThienV]

Congratulations. May I ask what other cars were on your shortlist?

[@MortenPejterRoitmann]

@@CThienV Well the usual suspect, Tesla M3 didn't like the cabin but a god drive, Huinday I5 but felt to plastic in the interior, BMW I40 but too expensive comparely, Skoda Enyaq looks cool, didn't try the 85, but the 80 felt heavy and wasn't very efficient and the screen was hopelessly slow, Xpeng P7 too expensive and did drive as god as the BYD Seal. So been around and ended with the Seal!

[@alanpreen5961]

I bought one too and delighted. I traded in my Tesla Model 3 fed up with Tesla appalling customer service! Bought the BYD through Hartwell (good old fashioned dealership) couldn’t be more pleased. Just love the cabin and love the suspension. 🎉

[@Pupenhausen]

Dynaudio is a premium Danish audio company. Not a BYD in house jobby as stated.

[@ALWH1314]

The trend is China is intelligent driving environment focuses on using artificial intelligence to anticipate what occupants want to do or prevent occupants from potential harms. BYD is in entry level segment based on pricing, styling and performance so the level of automation and intelligence reflect so. Blade battery is LFP which is not as efficient as Tesla but cheaper and it doesn’t catch fire even punctured. BTW, that glass ceiling can change to darker color. There is another contender to Seal is Geely Galaxy series, which about Tesla S size and performance but less than half the price.

[@driven.videos]

Great info! Thanks for sharing. I’ll keep an eye out for the Galaxy. - John

[@Luckwww]

特斯拉的电池是比亚迪提供的😂你不知道吗？😂

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

Upgraded from an ATTO3 which is a great family SUV to the twin motor Seal. Couldn't resist the extra power. Beats the Tesla by a mile in cabin comfort but similar in performence. Love the headup. and not having to take the eyes off the road to monitor speed unlikeTesla's everything on the screen including wipers and gear shift.

[@RandallFall]

Byd isn't gunning for tesla. They are going after Toyota. And Toyota are worried.

[@Andydwyer99]

An excellent car , I have the Premium version and absolutely love it but then again I paid 32k here in Thailand, in the uk I would have paid 45.5k !

[@justicerules1373]

Why is it 32K? Is it because of import tax?

[@Andydwyer99]

@@justicerules1373 yes mainly, but also Thai government gives 150k baht ( around £3.2k ) discount/incentive for EV. I think there is also a lot cheaper import tax here than the U.K. so that all helps to reduce the price. For example, VAT here is 7%

[@mahonjt]

Australia doesn't have a domestic cat industry to protect either. The Seal is very cheap here compared to Europe also. May help that China gets all its iron ore from us 😂

[@bobosai1860]

SINGAPORE cost 208K SGD

[@greyphantome2617]

Now this is a proper car review, thank you..!

[@dann5515]

BYD cost cheaper than Tesla in Australia though. The reason BYD cost more than Tesla we all know why. Blame it to your own EU UNION.

[@Cryp2oGames]

Absolutely agree with this conclusion. I just ordered mine after a fantastic test drive. Easily the best car I've ever had the pleasure of driving and the tahiti blue interior looks great. Love it. Plus, I have an android phone so great comparison.

[@jameskerridge9867]

Great Video. Loved the bit with Luke and Henry 😂. Will be getting one ordered next week. My main concern will be how well they do the updates to the software. With so many models coming I hope they offer many years of updates. Especially when they are clearly not as tuned as the Tesla software. This is where they need to close the gap in my opinion. Looking forward to recreating the performance tests with my family.

[@trusss]

I totally agree! Tesla software seems to be better than the seal and it has more apps than the seal also. They need to add the sentry mode to fill the gap

[@ShoreTars]

Interesting review thank you. I'm nearing the end of my Tesla Model 3 LR lease and looking to buy a replacement outright. I've had the Model 3 for over 3 years and it's been so easy to live with so the natural inclination is to replace with the new Model 3. However, the next car will be with me a long time (into retirement) so I need to get it right. There's a couple of wiggly things about the Model 3 which means I will want to challenge myself by trying a few alternatives. I might seem a bit picky here . . . 1) no Apple Car Play, 2) crap auto wipers, 3) No parking sensors, 4) no stalks, 5) no radar for cruise (need to see how well it manages with cameras), 6) Elon Musk. BUT there are some things I love a) the sound system (I couldn't trade that down for anything), b) the simplicity of the interface, c) efficiency, d) charge rate, e) party trick performance, f) it just works! So at this £50k-ish price point, what else is there with a decent range, performance and practicality? Really the BYD Seal is one of the few options to consider to I'll have to test one. I know it has Apple Car play [tick], great performance [tick], practicality [tick] but what about everything else? Any other conclusions from you? What's the UI like? Is the sound system much worse than the Model 3? Charge rate is a bit slow I believe? I think my ideal car would be a Model 3 LR but with the issues 1 - 5 sorted. I don't think my ideal car exists at this price point and I'd need to add a lot to the budget to get close!

[@timogronroos4642]

The Blade battery is a great plus if you plan to keep the car long. RWD Model Y from Berlin has it, but BYD Seal has a 35% bigger version of it.

[@chrishyde1216]

My 2023 pre-facelift M3 has cameras only and after several software updates they now seem as good as parking sensors, and cruise control works well. The car is well thought out and it's easy to use. I would also add that, for a saloon, it's practical with a large boot capacity, and good for towing my folding camper. I dislike the Musk link, though I guess most of the expertise that produced the car is from others.

[@mdr-lw2bn]

I want this car. I love the looks, comfort, power and handling. I just wish it wasn't insurance group 50D. I'm hoping that comes down a bit before I'm ready to buy in November; maybe when they have a bit more data against it. The EV6 GT as a comparison, which is more expensive, more powerful and faster both to 60 & top end is only group 45 ☹

[@jamesdawson3123]

Loving my BYD Seal Performance!!😊

[@amjedali5164]

Not just stuff?? BYD have been making cars since 2003 the hybrid and some full electric cars at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing were BYD. they do make basically everything. Parts in any device you own sometimes of the parts is 100% made by BYD., and this has been happening for at least 40years.

[@martind726]

They are turning 30 years old tomorrow.

[@amandagrant4331]

I like BYD EV

[@rusty911s2]

Saw one on display at Gridserve, Norwich. Was much better looking in the flesh than pictures / vids suggest. Was in a fab colour too.

[@phill6859]

I took out a seal excellence at gridserve. It was the nicest drive I have ever had. Gridserve needs their own track.

[@noodlefoo]

If you are in Australia, the price of Seal is even better in comparison with Tesla Model 3. Though Tesla just reduced the price of Model 3 by AUD $4000 a few days ago, so the prices are very similar now.

[@driven.videos]

Yup, same here in the UK. Model 3 prices start at £39,000. The BYD is £48,000 - John

[@CThienV]

When I first heard about this car, the nsw govt incentive had just finished!

[@fatdoi003]

soon Seal U/Sealion 6 and Sealion 7 will win a lot of people

[@driven.videos]

Yes, I’m quite excited to see those when they arrive. Along with the U9 sports car! - John

[@ciybersal3499]

BYD is the real deal

[@vueport99]

Yup free crematorium option included with every car.

[@leozhang-el6pb]

@@vueport99 You are so malicious, it's despicable.

[@vueport99]

@@leozhang-el6pb facts are facts. Malicious is making fun of India Covid deaths comparing to China space rockets which is disgusting. If you call people in cars getting burned alive malicious you should go protest about it in your country

[@amjedali5164]

WHY IS THE CAR TAXED SO MUCH ITS MUCH CHEAPER IN AUSTRALIA AND SELLS WELL BUT THE EU AND THE BRITSH GOVERMENT TAXES ARE SO HIGH.

[@jhood1581]

EU failed to sign free trade agreement with Chinkastan

[@miketowler322]

@@jhood1581 but the UK is not in the EU

[@car24dude]

WOW! I’m holding parts made by BYD in my hand right now! 😂😅❤

[@torpemonguz]

I ordered one today..

[@thtupid]

BYD has been making cars for almost 20 years. Not "10 years or so". BYD has been making cars before Tesla. Dynaudio is also a Danish company that is wholly owned by GoerTek. They have supplied cars like Bugatti in the past. They are not "made in house" but BYD did collaborate with Goertek to create the sound system for the Seal.

[@Andydwyer99]

You didn’t watch the whole video then ? Scroll to 5 mins 25 secs

[@thtupid]

@@Andydwyer99 You didnt watch the whole video? Scroll to 1:18

[@davestreeter5756]

mine is on Order for next month

[@michaeldalip]

Just ordered the performance version in Australia. Tesla was the market leader but BYD just makes better cars.

[@iaing9028]

I had a test drive in an BYD Seal AWD, it was an awesome drive & I was really impressed. But this car really needs to be available as a hatchback to make it user friendly. 40/20/40 split rear seats would also be a great addition instead of 60/40 which are just rubbish & saved about £20 per car!

[@gaurav170889]

The Seal is very compelling, but I'd still pick the Model 3. The lack of boot (and frunk) space in the Seal is just a deal breaker. (I compared them in person and M3's is just on another level.) And I can't ignore the huge part of the supercharger network still exclusive to Teslas where I live, where most 3rd party chargers max out at 50kw

[@gaurav170889]

Plus, I just prefer the more minimalistic exterior and interior of the (new) Model 3; think it'll age better than the Seal's

[@DeterminedFC]

agree with the chargers thats tesla's biggest advantage , need these Chinese makers to invest in battery swap stations intentionally not just in china

[@gaurav170889]

@@DeterminedFC Battery swap is expensive. Not sure how the math exactly works out but, in steady state, each vehicle might require ~1.5 batteries and someone will have to pay for the extra half a battery. And these batteries will still need (relatively) fast charging infra at the swap stations. Plus, figuring out the correct positioning of battery inventory at the right stations would be a huge challenge at scale. I can't locate the source now, but I read somewhere that those doing it in China are losing bucketloads of money on it.

[@nottooherbal]

Wheels look like camera shutters for some reason.

[@car24dude]

I ready to trade in my 2023 RAV4 for this BYD.

[@javaidzaidi]

Tessla recognised BYD's superiority over its cars when it had the U.S. Government slap 100% tariff on its import in America. Teslsa knew BYD would outsell it in its home turf.

[@psileasfogg5377]

At 0:55, bad editing mate.

[@0ut0fTen]

Test drove one the other day as a possible replacement to my Tesla M3 RWD. Positives: Looks good. Comfort. 360 camera. Negatives: Cheap plastics felt and looked naff. UI dated. Not as smooth as the M3. Left feeling disappointed which was a shame.

[@borinvlogs]

i have checked one at the showroom and love the interior and build quality, but disappointed by the fact that they don't make performance model that can compete with Tesla Model 3 Performance which can do 2.9s 0-60 and 10.8s 1/4 mile, charge at faster rate, more reliable and cheaper supercharger networks.

[@mahonjt]

They could do an R Series but maybe saving that for the next version 4 platform already in the new Sealion (minus the Blade 2 battery). It's next level.

[@SchmozzleGTO]

Test drove 3 dual motor, BYD RWD 82.5 this week... took both on motorway and my favourite b roads (normally blasted on my superbike)... 3 fealt like a waterbed on marshmallow coasters, sterile interior, all run on one big screen set dangerously low and central for the driver but crisp and sleek for passengers, plus kids love rear screen. BYD waaay more sophisticated interior, drove waay better, esp when pushed, wireless effortless android mirroring, I cant convey how much better the BYD was. I was blown away by how good BYD was. Much of it subjective, but the quality and performance objectively better. Im buying the BYD and its 8k more expensive. Putting my money where my mouth is as they say. If in market for a battery car, deffo test drive BYD Seal vs 3 vs ID4 (similar prices)... I test drove all, and BYD crushed the others... Kia Sportage PHEV in Wolf Grey is a fantastic SUV in same bracket- Id buy it if tax advantages for full battery werent putting hand on scale where Im from... Absolutely love the luxury of the sportage, but presume I'll adapt to full battery and not look back per all my friends who have made the jump- I know the BYD is both lux and fast (for price range) so its on... ordered Atlantis grey (which is a metallic blue) with Tahiti Blue leather trim, which is more white than blue... cannot wait to get my hands on it!

[@phill6859]

The excellence is amazing. You should test drive one before making your decision. I don't like rwd, and they don't do a front wheel only drive. It is nippy though, be careful you don't get carried away

[@simmouk]

How is Henry's neck?! And his bladder? 😂

[@driven.videos]

He’ll live to make another reel.

[@dannywooly1]

Is it me or is the indicator on the right side of the wheel!

[@driven.videos]

@@dannywooly1 very well spotted! Yes, on this particular press car it’s on the right but for the production cars selling to customers in the U.K. and Europe, it’ll be relocated to the left. (It’s typically on the right in China) - John

[@dannywooly1]

@@driven.videos Thank goodness for that, thought for a moment it was another electric brand attacking the age ole tested indicator, currently in my 2nd Model 3 and its coming up to the end of the lease, was very annoyed Tesla just threw the indicator out the window :(

[@MikeBroom]

​@@driven.videosI test drove a 74 plate a week ago at my local dealer and the indicators are still on the wrong side. Looks like it hasn't been changed...

[@markgreenwood6737]

​@MikeBroom I picked mine up 3 weeks ago and all on the correct side, I think the early demo cars were on the wrong side

[@MikeBroom]

@@markgreenwood6737 that's good to know - looking at one as my next car and that was one of the few niggles lol

[@thtupid]

Overall good review. A bit too much about BYD itself but I understand that it is an unknown brand. It is very interesting that some reviewers find it handles well whilst others do not. There is such a big gulf between it's reported abilities. I wonder if it's because some people review based on the badge and spec sheet and others review based on the car itself. I personally want one! But will hold off to see what Lexus does with their next gen IS but i doubt it will be nearly the same league in terms of performance at the price it is in Australia.

[@vtechead1]

Mmmmm how well will that roof stand up to an impact ? Wouldn’t like to roll over in that car. Nice car though.

[@MikeBroom]

5* ncap safety rating... The structure at the top of the windscreen will help, and the chances of you rolling this are slim due to the low centre of gravity...

[@khanomeir97]

Well built product for a bargain. Get this car now whilst you can

[@AV41979]

Tesla is still a poor man’s peak vehicle like how apple watch was poor man’s peak accessory. More in marketing less in material. BYD is the latest kid in the real deal game, better materials and build quality. Tesla interiors age in dog years, the interior materials starts deteriorating like a meth addicts teeth. I don’t think the real leather would deteriorate like that, so hoping better from the BYD

[@eddchan543]

And the one panel system is totally against human nature 🙅🏻‍♂️😮‍💨

[@Harrythehun]

Is the software great in Chinese cars?

[@6thsensemedia581]

Henry used Jesus Christ handle 😂

[@UCMpDwp7VEfKXRH3NyAW7kuj]

am i the only one watching that sheep at whole time

[@driven.videos]

You’re definitely not alone. The sheep are paid actors and they’re very demanding with their set requests. - John

[@ErictheRedCantona]

While £48k, probably costs £5000 to build and the rest is tax especially the import taxes for Chinese products

[@robertbidochon7949]

imagine the arses of the german competition when these will be in the european union market 🤣

[@CThienV]

I'm ready to buy a car but I'm on the fence with this car which sits atop of my short list. I don't completely love the way it looks and all color choices don't agree with me. I'm not rich so a purchase this big (for me) has to satisfy both the heart and mind. The mind says yes. It's a smart buy. The heart? No. Don't love it enough.

[@driven.videos]

Have you considered renting one for a few weeks? That might be the deciding factor. There are plenty of EV rental companies such as Gridserve (others are also available) which may be able to offer a short term loan of a car to see how you get on with it. - John

[@kimcorell7786]

I've got the Black, it elevates the look of car far beyond the other colors!

[@CThienV]

​@@driven.videosthat's not a bad idea, but I think it'll take away the honeymoon period if I did end up buying the car. Hmm

[@CThienV]

​@@kimcorell7786black does look the best. It hides the lines I do not fancy so much. But, I dont have enough love in me to own any black car.

[@Pupenhausen]

​@@kimcorell7786I agree, wouldn't normally pick black but went to a test drive event with all colours yesterday. Black looked by far the best.

[@phvwrks]

3.8 excellence

[@yo2trader539]

You should check for electric leakage.

[@DMT267]

11.03 .... miles !!!!

[@chrishyde1216]

Elon Musk is doing to Tesla what he did to Twitter. I have a Model 3 and it's a great car, but the link with Musk is a turn off.

[@DMT267]

If BYD released this in a hybrid, it would sell like crazy !!! Full EV is 10 years too early.

[@driven.videos]

Possibly, maybe. The company has a few PHEV models, but I think the seal is unlikely to enter that realm. Regardless, it’s a good move from BYD as many will be familiar with the brand within the next 10 years allowing the company to make strategic moves on what ever needs to come next.

[@manuelbarreto7032]

Nah, our countries are 10 years behind 😂😂😂

[@kimcorell7786]

Disagree! In April sales were almost on par with Model 3 in Australia, third best selling EV after Y and 3. Hybrids are the worst of both worlds and is a bridging solution that will soon disappear.

[@Luckwww]

刚出了。加满箱可以跑2300公里😂卧槽

[@budawang77]

Don't agree. EVs already make a lot of sense for certain applications like regular long commutes with home charging.

[@marioschulte7156]

Looks awesome❤, but tech is not there and the price...

[@DavidTongs]

I literally detest the look of the Tesla , but this looks like an Italian car with some style at last . thanks BYD for introducing some style back into motoring. Sorry Tesla but still looking like a plastic pig 😅

[@markgreenwood6737]

The Seal designer was previously the head designer at Alfa Romeo

[@DeterminedFC]

i rmeber when this brand had peole pretend to work for them and they scammed arsenal football club and arsenal wer so embarrassed they didnt tell anyone for a year kept all the advertising whilst they wer seeking legal help

[@xiaoyuli38]

Be aware of fire and explosion risk. Chinese ferries restrict EV to within 10%, causing huge backlog of EVs in Hainan province after national holidays.

[@kenlek869]

You are talking rubbish. BYD is famous for it's Blade battery, which is famous for not burning even if you poke holes in it. To accuse them of being a fire risk is either blatant lying or wilful ignorance.

[@xingtheiflightinsider]

Made with forced labor or lowest income personell, sold with state sponsorship for dumping pricing. If that's not enough, buy a Chinese made mixer and see it fail in 3 months 😅

[@ralphzoombeenie2330]

Usual US China basher. Have you ever been to China? Its way ahead of the west.

[@leozhang-el6pb]

Why are you so venomous? What benefit does it bring you to curse others? Your existence is a miserable failure, isn't it? It would be advisable to conduct some research before you make claims. If you're incapable of using Google, let me inform you that a British individual in the comments section has stated the prices for these vehicles in the UK: the Tesla Model 3 at £39,000 and the BYD Seal at £48,000. Do you believe that £39,000 exceeds £48,000? Are you suggesting that Tesla is engaging in predatory pricing, or is it BYD? Or should you simply close your repugnant orifice that spews out such baseless filth?

[@ohhappyday4868]

made in temu

[@drew-azureperthwestaust4818]

Nice till the battery catches fire

[@mahonjt]

You didn't watch the video did you. There's a whole section dedicated to buy byd make batteries differently to everybody else.

[@stoner27th]

The number one car (not just ev) in China is a Tesla. So go figure.

[@williamwatitwa3534]

It wasn't a war, all the Chinese government want is 100% evs ,doesn't matter by who

[@mahonjt]

Was.