Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings from the video review of the electric car:- The BYD Seal AWD Excellence has a WLTP range of 323 miles, priced just under £49,000, and does 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds.
- The entry-level RWD model increases the range to 354 miles and knocks about £3,000 off the price but it is less powerful.
- BYD is relatively new to car production in the UK but has the Atto 3 and the Dolphin available over here. The Seal is a push to establish the company.
- BYD outsold Tesla in Q3 of 2023. This was the first time in 8 years that Tesla was not the biggest electric car manufacturer.
- A strong point is its styling, with a fantastic and familiar yet futuristic design.
- The rear end design, with a rear diffuser and cool light design, is a good example.
- Poppy door handles are used.
- There is loads of legroom in the back seat, and three adults can comfortably sit in the back.
- Rear USB sockets are behind a little door which feels a bit flimsy.
- The black leatherette seats are standard.
- Material quality in the front is nice, using soft squishy stuff, crazy-looking plastic, and Alcantara, although one bit of plastic may show its age.
- The Driver Information Display (DID) graphic design looks cheap and the speedometer blocks it a little. There is a head-up display.
- The power dial constantly changes and needs to be turned off.
- Wireless Android Auto is supported but there is no wireless Apple Car Play.
- One of the major let-downs is the DAB radio doesn't work well.
- The boot space lacks compared to the Tesla Model 3, but does have a 53-liter frunk.
- The suspension is a bit firm and bouncy, however, it handles extremely well. It soaks up most bumps in the road but feels a little jittery.
- The Regen braking is good but a little binary.
- The car tends to perform better than the WLTP suggests. It has 5 Star Euro N Cap Safety.
- BYD didn't copy Tesla, it tried to do something different.
