Video Summary
Here is a summary of the electric car review, presented as requested:- The BYD Seal U DM-i is a plug-in hybrid SUV and has a long all-electric range with 78 miles in the entry-level trim, about 50 miles in the real world.
- Its starting price is around £33,000.
- The car is available in two versions: Boost and Design with petrol and electric power. The Dual power D stands for Dual power.
- It offers front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options with one or two electric motors.
- Power outputs range from 215 horsepower up to 319 horsepower.
- The car accelerates from 0-62 mph in a respectable 8.9 seconds
- Both versions seamlessly transition between electric and petrol power and is often very quiet.
- Even during quick acceleration on the motorway, the car remains remarkably quiet.
- It's comfortable and set up for family life but is not the most dynamic in corners. It loses out to rivals such as the Tiguan.
- The steering is so light and vague.
- At under two tons, the vehicle feels quite heavy on the roads.
- It starts at 90 miles per gallon for the entry-level Boost and drops to 44 for the Design model due to its more powerful engine.
- The car’s most impressive feature is its all-electric range.
- It has a range higher than the Tiguan.
- At 11kW on a home-based AC charger it takes a few hours for a full charge.
- The maximum DC charge speed on the go is 18 kW, less than the Tiguan's 50 kW.
- The interior is not as snazzy as that of the Seal model but more sensible for family life. It features vegan leather and stylish stitching and it's very comfortable and high-quality.
- Interior provides decent space and a two-part mobile phone charger on the console.
- Has two ISOFIX fittings in the back.
- Comes standard with an opening sunroof and a head-up display.
- Interior space is prioritized.
- Lacking under-floor boot storage.
- It gets all features as standard.
- The only selection for customization is the exterior paint.
- It loses a bit of its sparkle compared to the Seal.
- For its price, the car offers great value.
- Its electric motor performs well.
- As a family car, the Seal U DM-i makes a lot of sense.
