I’ve owned an AWD Performance BYD Seal for a few weeks now and I love it. It’s a difficult car to drive slowly (efficiently) as it’s such fun to drive. I have the bi-directional charging hooked up to my solar system to power my house at night, so it’s like getting 6 Tesla PowerWalls free with the car - videos on my channel for the doubters.
Have you found that wire yet? You know the one to stop that God awful pedestrian sound generator? Especially the ice cream truck sound, why does BYD make it so loud! Apart from that, BYD is quite good.
There is an update I’ve seen online that has more sound options and the ability to switch it off apparently, but I don’t have it yet as it’s not an OTA. Here in Thailand the sound is not that loud, I can’t hear it inside the car.
@TotallyElectric Good to know thanks, hopefully they also add one pedal driving, that's the other thing it needs, Tesla did it though an OTA update, so hopefully BYD can as well
I always wonder, to test the actual travel range of a full charge, the drive mode should always be set to Eco. This setting is seldom mention in EV range testing.
As a car owner in China, I picked up the car in May this year. Of course, I purchased a low range version only available in the Chinese market, with a nominal range of 550KM (battery capacity of 62KW/h) in China. Because I have my own garage, I rarely use fast charging stations similar to those in Europe, Normally, I use BYD's free home charging station (7KW) (although its installation is done by BYD's third-party company, which requires payment). Based on my several months of use in Shanghai, I can drive it for about 350-400 kilometers when fully charged (depending on your driving habits and the weather conditions at the time, as temperature can affect the battery's discharge efficiency), Every time I have 40% of my battery remaining, I charge my car at night. Generally, I set the charging start time to 23:00 until the battery is fully charged (well, China's night time civilian electricity is only 0.32 RMB/KW from 22:00 to 6:00). If I use a high-voltage DC charging station, it can be charged to over 90% in about 30-45 minutes.
The han is great but the seal is my favorite. Better overall package and the newer software on the Seal makes a big difference. I'd save the 20.000€ and go with the Seal.
I think EU people have met BYD before, just check out all the e-buses around, lots of them might be BYDs. In Canada, TTC shovel off the BYD stickers from the e-buses, so that normal people dont know it's BYD.
@@GForce162 ua-cam.com/video/nGnSlRnfR4U/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/V6-1GhfeFl4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/hQcZ9MdksIY/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/JLiJANZ8_a8/v-deo.html The first day I arrived in Toronto in 2016， it was BYDs all over the place. And more than 98% of them stickers had been shoveled off. The one time I knew it was BYDs only because I saw that only one ebus with the sticker on. Whos copium now^^
@@TotallyElectrichi mate, I watched a review from UK saying that the driver can feel a quite annoying vibration (not smooth) on the steering wheel column when passing a quite rough surface road, is it really the case ? please kindly share your experience on that matter, I am planning to buy BYD Seal but still doubt because of this issue
@@MHWibi i hace noted some tremors at 80kmph but I am not sure if it was just this unit or a general b problem. I highly recommend you do a test drive before choosing one
And the irony of that comment - while driving on an almost sunless overcast day where the last rays of sunshine are barely managing to squeeze their way beneath the clouds. 🤣 (I think it was supposed to be as much of a dig at local weather as that in the UK?)
I do not really like the integrated seat, but I guess it is just that I'm not used to it. Btw, I wonder why no armrests? they sure take up space but they are so comfortable while driving!
Yes, it is, indeed however, do take into account that I use noise-canceling microphones and edit to make sure speech is clearly recognizable, despite my accent 😉
Amazing review, like & sub. Do you have any idea about the real world range and consumption? During my test drive three weeks ago I had the following disadvantages: - The climate controls are not accessible from Android Auto through a shortcut or navigation bar - Irritating artificial noise below 30 km/h - Disabling the speed limit warning is not that user-friendly and is hidden between most settings. At Tesla this can simply be done on the main screen
Thanks Nick, I hope to have the car for a week sometime early January and will do plenty of range and charging tests. I’ve tried to seal in the past, but they have now updated the software and the artificial noise below 30 km an hour is only there when you’re in reverse, they have also made it easier to disable the speed limit warning, but they should do it like in the new Tesla Highland, where it’s a shortcut directly on the screen. I hope to see you back here again with my next review.
Well, if it's 3 phase 11kw, you better hope it also supports single phase 7.2kw charging at home, or it will only charge at 3.3kw if you use a single phase 7.2kw charger.
@@gregb1599 I have both. A Time of Use meter at 3 phase hookup (special offering from my electricity providor expressly for EV charging. 11kw. That's through a Tesla wall mount. My normal house meter is on single phase and I get 7.5kw through an Enel Juice Box on my Tesla but my Volvo PHEV is self limited to 3.5 kw. So it's 7.5 on single phase and 11 on 3 phase.
It will do 11kW on a three phase and 7.4 on a single phase. Previous BYD models were only able to charge on a single phase, but this one can do both one and three phase charging
I’ve owned an AWD Performance BYD Seal for a few weeks now and I love it. It’s a difficult car to drive slowly (efficiently) as it’s such fun to drive. I have the bi-directional charging hooked up to my solar system to power my house at night, so it’s like getting 6 Tesla PowerWalls free with the car - videos on my channel for the doubters.
Have you found that wire yet? You know the one to stop that God awful pedestrian sound generator? Especially the ice cream truck sound, why does BYD make it so loud! Apart from that, BYD is quite good.
There is an update I’ve seen online that has more sound options and the ability to switch it off apparently, but I don’t have it yet as it’s not an OTA. Here in Thailand the sound is not that loud, I can’t hear it inside the car.
that is a requirement for the EU market @@gregb1599
BYD has updated the software and it only makes the sound in reverse
@TotallyElectric Good to know thanks, hopefully they also add one pedal driving, that's the other thing it needs, Tesla did it though an OTA update, so hopefully BYD can as well
Meanwhile Elon is trying to promote a weird truck made in stainless steel... Interesting future.
I always wonder, to test the actual travel range of a full charge, the drive mode should always be set to Eco. This setting is seldom mention in EV range testing.
Good point. I use the mode that gives the longest range without taking away any heating or Aircon functionality
As a car owner in China, I picked up the car in May this year. Of course, I purchased a low range version only available in the Chinese market, with a nominal range of 550KM (battery capacity of 62KW/h) in China. Because I have my own garage, I rarely use fast charging stations similar to those in Europe, Normally, I use BYD's free home charging station (7KW) (although its installation is done by BYD's third-party company, which requires payment). Based on my several months of use in Shanghai, I can drive it for about 350-400 kilometers when fully charged (depending on your driving habits and the weather conditions at the time, as temperature can affect the battery's discharge efficiency), Every time I have 40% of my battery remaining, I charge my car at night. Generally, I set the charging start time to 23:00 until the battery is fully charged (well, China's night time civilian electricity is only 0.32 RMB/KW from 22:00 to 6:00). If I use a high-voltage DC charging station, it can be charged to over 90% in about 30-45 minutes.
Great review. Watched from Australia. God bless UA-cam:)
As you have the HAN and the Seal, which one would you say has your vote and why?
The han is great but the seal is my favorite. Better overall package and the newer software on the Seal makes a big difference. I'd save the 20.000€ and go with the Seal.
@@TotallyElectric thank you 🙏
The price difference between the Design and the Excellence is 4.000 euro.
But otherwise a good review 😊
Thanks! Here in Spain the Excellence in 48.990 and the Design is 46.990, though there is an additional 1880€ launch discount on the Design.
@@TotallyElectric here in Australia, we have 3 versions..... 30000 euro, 36000 euro and 42000 euro.....
Yes, different markets get different versions
The feature of the Blinker Stalk was a joke....right
Ask a Tesla model 3 highland owner...
I think EU people have met BYD before, just check out all the e-buses around, lots of them might be BYDs. In Canada, TTC shovel off the BYD stickers from the e-buses, so that normal people dont know it's BYD.
That is true but many of us haven't really paid attention to them
wow the copium
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The first day I arrived in Toronto in 2016， it was BYDs all over the place. And more than 98% of them stickers had been shoveled off. The one time I knew it was BYDs only because I saw that only one ebus with the sticker on.
Whos copium now^^
Cancelled my order and went with the Highland just something didn't feel right to busy inside !
Both great cars. I have a full review of the Highland coming up in a few days
@@TotallyElectrichi mate, I watched a review from UK saying that the driver can feel a quite annoying vibration (not smooth) on the steering wheel column when passing a quite rough surface road, is it really the case ? please kindly share your experience on that matter, I am planning to buy BYD Seal but still doubt because of this issue
@@MHWibi i hace noted some tremors at 80kmph but I am not sure if it was just this unit or a general b problem.
I highly recommend you do a test drive before choosing one
@@TotallyElectric thank you so much for your thoughts, really appreciate
Hi mate i have just bought the BYD Seal Performance and wow what a car, i honestly believe this is one of the best EV's on the road.
Me too. Congrats on the car
Hahah, loved the irony about indicator stalks. Good job BYD, innovation prevails!
Indeed ;-)
Autofugl Germany channel stated this drives better than Tesla highland 3
Byd all the way, I'll stick to physical controls, parking sensors and the option to use Android auto /apple car play over the Tesla any day.
"for UK viewers, the sun is what is above the clouds". 🤣
And the irony of that comment - while driving on an almost sunless overcast day where the last rays of sunshine are barely managing to squeeze their way beneath the clouds. 🤣 (I think it was supposed to be as much of a dig at local weather as that in the UK?)
Awd is 6000 more in Ireland, has better suspension and a hud too
❤The more competitors, the better. I hope the price of electric vehicles will drop.
Taxes are the problem.
oh boy: "for the brits there, the sun is what's above the clouds" still laughing that that one hahaha XD, great video love the accent!
Thanks😉
My wish was for Byd to release the Han in 3.0 system to right hand drive.. its more attractive to me than the Seal.
I have a review of the Han coming up in a few weeks. Stay tuned
Love them both.
Great to see you in English too! Subscribed! 😊
Hi mate, i was totally sold on the BYD Seal performance after the test drive, im collecting the car in 8 days and can't wait.
Good for you. It's a great car
@@TotallyElectric Thanks mate i did collect the car, and very happy with the EV, as an all around package you could ask for me it just has everything.
I do not really like the integrated seat, but I guess it is just that I'm not used to it. Btw, I wonder why no armrests? they sure take up space but they are so comfortable while driving!
the cabin silence is insane
Yes, it is, indeed however, do take into account that I use noise-canceling microphones and edit to make sure speech is clearly recognizable, despite my accent
😉
You can also put that ring out, and have nice frameless rearview mirror)
Thanks for the video Lars. Very good quality and a lot of information about this car.
Thanks Jose Ramon
So do we need to buy the BYD Seal Excellence or the Tesla Model 3 Long Range ?
Amazing review, like & sub. Do you have any idea about the real world range and consumption?
During my test drive three weeks ago I had the following disadvantages:
- The climate controls are not accessible from Android Auto through a shortcut or navigation bar
- Irritating artificial noise below 30 km/h
- Disabling the speed limit warning is not that user-friendly and is hidden between most settings. At Tesla this can simply be done on the main screen
Thanks Nick, I hope to have the car for a week sometime early January and will do plenty of range and charging tests.
I’ve tried to seal in the past, but they have now updated the software and the artificial noise below 30 km an hour is only there when you’re in reverse, they have also made it easier to disable the speed limit warning, but they should do it like in the new Tesla Highland, where it’s a shortcut directly on the screen. I hope to see you back here again with my next review.
Elon used to laugh at BYD.
"Have you seen their product" he said laughing at one time. Well look at it now Elon.
Why didn't you answer the last question? 😢
Please make a video about it, seal or model 3
In about a month I'll have the Seal for a week and I can do a back to back comparison
Thanks! I'm eager to watch it! 😊
BYD will be the #1 automaker in the world Tesla #2 automaker.
That is not impossible
Already is EV maker including Denza
@@TotallyElectric This is already been predicted by Sandy Munro.
UK always the last to get them in Europe for some reason 😢
Copy of Tesla Model 3? .....no way😂
Impartial review👍
Thanks 👍
I try
Ac charging is 7kw not 11kw
It’s 11kW in that market!
Depends if the electric service is single phase or 3 phase.
Well, if it's 3 phase 11kw, you better hope it also supports single phase 7.2kw charging at home, or it will only charge at 3.3kw if you use a single phase 7.2kw charger.
@@gregb1599 I have both. A Time of Use meter at 3 phase hookup (special offering from my electricity providor expressly for EV charging. 11kw. That's through a Tesla wall mount. My normal house meter is on single phase and I get 7.5kw through an Enel Juice Box on my Tesla but my Volvo PHEV is self limited to 3.5 kw. So it's 7.5 on single phase and 11 on 3 phase.
It will do 11kW on a three phase and 7.4 on a single phase.
Previous BYD models were only able to charge on a single phase, but this one can do both one and three phase charging