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BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design
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BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design

Available SUV FWD
44.990 € $48,589£38,242
WLTP Range
425 km264 mi
Net Battery
87 kWh
0-100 km/h
9.6s
Peak Power
160 kW
A day with this car
DC 10–80%
45 min
140 kW peak · 85 kW avg
Home wallbox
9h 30m
11 kW AC · 0–100% overnight
Winter highway
306 km190 mi
Cold, 120 km/h class
Charge ports
CCS
Type 2 · right rear

One-stop highway day · 418 km260 mi in 4h 3min

306 km190 mi
2h 47min
15 min
charge
112 km70 mi
1h 1min
WLTP Range
425 km264 mi
Official Combined
Usable Battery
87 kWh
89.0 kWh Gross
Peak Power
160 kW
215 hp
0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Max: 175 km/h109 mph
DC Fast Peak
140 kW
High-Power DC

Performance & Powertrain

FWD Dedicated EV Platform
Total System Power 160 kW (215 hp)
Total System Torque 330 Nm
0-100 km/h Sprint 9.6 s
Top Speed 175 km/h109 mph
Drivetrain Configuration FWD
Platform Code BYD e-Platform 3.0

Battery Engineering & Chemistry

400 V LFP
Usable Battery Capacity 87 kWh
Nominal Battery Capacity 89.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Cell Form Factor Prismatic
Nominal Voltage 512 V
Total Cell Count 160
Pack Configuration 160s1p
Manufacturer Battery Warranty 8 years / 250,000 km155 mi

Dimensions, Cargo & Towing

Towing: 1300 kg Frunk: No Data
Boot Cargo Volume 552 L19.5 cu ft
Max Cargo (Seats Down) 1440 L50.9 cu ft
Front Trunk (Frunk) No Data
Unladen Curb Weight 2,222 kg4,899 lbs
Overall Length 4785 mm188.4 in
Width (with mirrors) 2085 mm82.1 in
Overall Height 1668 mm65.7 in
Wheelbase 2765 mm108.9 in
Towing Capacity (Braked) 1,300 kg2,866 lbs
Towing Capacity (Unbraked) 750 kg1,653 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 2557 kg5,637 lbs
Max Payload Capacity 410 kg904 lbs

Cabin, Chassis & Thermal Management

Seating Capacity 5 people seats
Isofix Anchor Points Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle 11.1 m36.4 ft
Market Segment JD - Large
Roof Rails Yes
Heat Pump Standard Equipment

Euro NCAP Safety Assessment

★★★★★ 5 Stars (2023)
Adult Occupant Protection 90%
Child Occupant Protection 86%
Vulnerable Road Users (Pedestrians) 83%
Active Safety Assist Systems 77%

Estimated Range by Weather & Road

Efficiency: 205 Wh/km330 Wh/mi

Estimates, not measurements: the WLTP figure scaled by the same temperature and road factors for every car (for example 65% for cold motorway driving, 115% for mild city driving). Your range depends on speed, wheels, load and heating. For a planned stop, use the charging simulator.

Estimated Range Envelope
Cold Highway: 276 km171 mi | Mild Urban: 489 km304 mi
Worst-Case Winter Highway WLTP Lab: 425 km264 mi Best-Case Mild Urban
❄️ Cold Winter (-10°C)
Cabin Heat On
City Driving
Urban stop-and-go
315 km196 mi
Highway Cruising
Motorway speeds
276 km171 mi
Combined Cycle
Everyday winter commute
298 km185 mi
☀️ Mild Summer (23°C)
Optimal Temperature
City Driving
Peak regen recovery
489 km304 mi
Highway Cruising
Motorway speeds
349 km217 mi
Combined Cycle
Ideal mixed-use range
408 km254 mi
High-Power Road Trips

DC Ultra-Fast Charging (10% to 80%)

⚡ CCS2 High-Power
Peak Intake
140 kW DC
Maximum Power
10-80% Session
45 min
Typical Road Stop
Average Power
85 kW DC
Sustained Rate
Range Added
390 km/h242 mph
Added per Hour
Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) No
Battery Preconditioning Auto via Nav
Autocharge Protocol Yes
Home & Overnight

AC Destination & Wallbox Charging (0% to 100%)

Type 2 Inverter
Max AC Power
11 kW AC
3-Phase Wallbox
0-100% Duration
9h30m
Full Overnight Charge
Charge Speed
46 km/h29 mph
Range per Hour
Port Location
Right Side - Rear
Body Placement
Mobile Power Station

Bidirectional Charging Capabilities (V2X)

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)
Camping & devices
3.3 kW AC
V2H (Vehicle-to-Home)
Emergency backup
Not supported
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid)
Grid arbitrage
Not supported

Highway Endurance Score

EVDB Index
2.5/ 5.0
Moderate Highway Feasibility

Calculated from sustained 10-80% DC fast charging speed, cold-weather aerodynamic drag, and official WLTP range (425 km264 mi).

Vehicle Overview

  • Manufacturer BYD
  • WLTP Range 425 km264 mi
  • Net Battery 87 kWh
  • DC Fast Charging 140 kW
  • Towing Capacity 1,300 kg2,866 lbs
  • Market Availability Available
  • Release Date 4/1/2024
  • Telemetry Verified 5/21/2026
Frequently Asked Questions

BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design Range & Charging FAQ

What is the real-world highway and winter range of the BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design?

The official combined WLTP range for the BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design is 425 km (264 miles).

In cold winter conditions (-5°C / 23°F) at highway cruising speeds (120-130 km/h), expect a realistic highway range of approximately 306 km (190 miles) due to cold battery chemistry, cabin heating, and higher aerodynamic drag.

How long does it take to charge the BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design at home?

Charging the 87 kWh battery from 0% to 100% takes approximately 7.1 hours using a standard 11 kW 3-phase AC wallbox. On a single-phase 7.4 kW home charger, a full charge takes around 10.6 hours (typically overnight).

How fast is DC fast charging (10% to 80%)?

The BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design supports peak DC fast charging rates of up to 140 kW. Recharging from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) requires approximately 36 minutes at a compatible ultra-rapid charging station.

How much does it cost to charge the BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design?

At an average European residential electricity tariff of €0.24/kWh, a complete 0-100% home charge costs approximately €20.88. At high-power public DC charging networks (~€0.65/kWh), a full recharge costs approximately €56.55.

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