👤 Autogefühl
📅 30.11.2024
⏱️ 29:01 min
👁️ 438.968 vizualizări
💬 1.000 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Autogefühl evaluates the BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV coupe on the German Autobahn against the Tesla Model Y, praising its supple frequency-selective damping, tactile switchgear, head-up display, and 200 kW peak fast charging, while highlighting higher 21 kWh/100 km consumption and floaty high-speed cornering dynamics.
Key Pros 👍
- Frequency-selective damping provides noticeably superior suspension comfort over the Tesla Model Y „the BD C Li 7 gets frequency selective dampening is the passive mechanism but still you know makes the span between comfort and sportiness and dampening a little bit larger... suspensions better here definitely so I think it's it's interesting that you have it in the choice like if you more want in the comfortable Direction this would be your choice” ▶️ 00:01:00
- Substantially improved 200 kW DC fast-charging replenishing 10-80% in 24 to 32 minutes „the charging figures are 32 minutes or 24 minutes from 10 to 80% state of charge here for the bigger batteries so they promise also very good fast charging capabilities at 200 KW Peak” ▶️ 00:02:07
- Tactile driver interface retaining dedicated indicator stalks, steering buttons, and a head-up display „it has in a way more features for example with instruments head-up display buttons levers store columns and so on that's what I like better with this one here it's also a little bit more comfortable from the suspension” ▶️ 00:28:22
Key Cons 👎
- High Autobahn energy consumption of 21 kWh/100 km limits realistic highway cruising range „that one resulted in a consumption here of 21 kwatt hours on one kilm so that's a little bit less than 3 m per Kow hour not that efficient honestly so that would mean a consist like a rear World range of more than 400 km or more than 250 m for the big battery... the Tesla Model Y is still better because it's so much more efficient” ▶️ 00:27:42
- Chassis feels unsettled and lacks sporting agility when negotiating bends at elevated Autobahn speeds „at these speeds here when you then all a little bit bumpy and in corner doesn't feel that good to drive it that quickly I have to say so it's not the vehicle you would say I have fun driving it Newber ring NCH life or something like that” ▶️ 00:24:10
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Sealion 7 poses a formidable challenge to the Tesla Model Y by delivering superior ride plushness, richer cockpit materials, and physical switchgear alongside 200 kW fast charging, though Tesla retains the edge in sporting cornering agility and high-speed electrical efficiency.
👤 It's Only Electric
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 20:08 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: It's Only Electric puts the BYD Seal AWD Excellence through performance, noise, range, and charging tests, praising its 3.84-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, 480 km mixed-cycle range, and acoustic insulation that outperforms the BMW i4 M50, while criticizing mediocre DC charging topping out at only 122 kW and thermal throttling during fast charging.
Key Pros 👍
- Outstanding acoustic insulation with double-glazed front glass that is quieter than the BMW i4 M50 „the double paint windows at the front and no wind noise at the a pillars really helps out to create a good feeling in the cabin it's silent the most interesting thing is that it actually beats the BMW I4 M50 in Cabin noise it's a bit more silent even if it's a tiny bit it's still more silent” ▶️ 00:13:55
- Clinched a 3.84-second 0-100 km/h sprint with composed power distribution between front and rear axles „best time 3.84 seconds for 0 to 100 km per hour or 3.65 seconds 0 to 60 MPH so according to spec I would say uh be ID is pointing at 3.8 seconds so very close to the specified time... BYD has managed to create a car that's very well balanced I mean the balance between the power on the front axle and the rear axle is really good” ▶️ 00:12:15
- Achieved 17.2 kWh/100 km mixed consumption delivering 480 km of real-world range (92% of WLTP) „the final consumption ended up at 17.2 kws per 100 km that equals to a full range for a whole battery pack of 480 km compared to the stated 520 wltp kilm that's 92% so not that farfetched” ▶️ 00:08:44
Key Cons 👎
- Peak DC fast-charging topped out at 122 kW and required nearly 39 minutes for a 10-80% charge „when I hit the charger I didn't achieve the expected speeds so I'm a bit disappointed and this is the final charge curve and as you see it tops out at 122 KW... and this session took 38 minutes and 50 seconds” ▶️ 00:15:44
- Battery thermal management struggles to dissipate heat during DC rapid charging, inducing thermal throttling „the terminal Management in the byd pack doesn't really work good enough so it struggles a bit to keep the correct temperatures in the battery pack while supercharging or fast charging and that's a bit disappointing... there is a big drop from above 100 Kow 12 down to around 90 in one single percent and that's science of a too hot battery pack” ▶️ 00:16:19
- Infotainment software makes tracking accurate real-time energy consumption cumbersome „one big downside with the bo seal is that it's hard to control the actual consumption I ended up doing it by calculating the actual consumed amount of electricity... the infotainment the media screen the operating system is really giving me a hard time showing me the actual numbers it's lacking information” ▶️ 00:09:11
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal AWD Excellence shines as a refined, remarkably silent performance saloon capable of a genuine 3.84-second 0-100 km/h sprint and 480 km real-world range, yet its thermal throttling and sluggish 122 kW DC charging make frequent cross-country journeys frustrating.
👤 Battery Life
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 19:30 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.9/2
TL;DR Summary: Battery Life takes the BYD Seal AWD Excellence on a 600 km road trip, commending its hushed cabin isolation at 150 km/h and stable highway suspension, while heavily critiquing its erratic route planner, frequent CCS charger communication errors requiring physical holding of the plug, and inability to view remaining range while charging.
Key Pros 👍
- Outstanding acoustic insulation and high-speed serenity maintaining a remarkably quiet cabin even at 150 km/h „Noise level in here is great. Even at 150, it's nice and quiet in here.” ▶️ 00:15:21
- Comfortable high-speed ride stability up to 150 km/h supported by effective ventilated seating „Let's start with the suspension at these speeds. Totally fine. Only at very high speeds, it gets a bit jumpy, but till 150 and even bit faster, it's totally okay. The seats are also okay. Um, they're a bit warm, but we have seat ventilation, so totally fine.” ▶️ 00:13:37
- Capable of maintaining over 150 kW charging speeds through intermediate states of charge „Still charging with above 150 kW at 43%. This is way better than in my charging test where I drove the car down to 8% and then plugged in.” ▶️ 00:04:43
Key Cons 👎
- Persistent CCS charging communication handshake errors requiring drivers to awkwardly support the heavy cable for 30 seconds „when I plug in I always get when I don't do anything communication error so I have to do it again. And then I have to hold. And it's important how you hold it. If it's too much up, it doesn't work too much down... Every time I have communication error um and you have to hold it and in a certain position and for 30 seconds.” ▶️ 00:10:09
- Unreliable onboard route planner that drops programmed routes on restart and provides wildly inaccurate arrival battery percentages „The root root planner when it comes to the state of charge is totally wrong. I'm not a fan of that at all... when you get out of the car and get back in, uh, turn off the car, turn it back on, your route is gone.” ▶️ 00:15:12
- Infotainment display conceals remaining vehicle range while charging and omits total trip consumption statistics „it's so stupid that when you're charging, you cannot see your range. It's so stupid. So I have 297 km of range for 160 km driving and so far the range was calculation uh looked okay.” ▶️ 00:12:00
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal AWD Excellence is a comfortable, remarkably hushed long-distance cruiser, but frustrating software shortcomings—including flaky route planning, missing charging metrics, and finicky CCS handshake communication—compromise its road trip usability.
👤 George Buhnici
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 44:00 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.9/2
TL;DR Summary: George Buhnici delivers a comprehensive review of the BYD Seal Electric, commending its plush cabin appointments, physical switchgear, and refined acoustic insulation, but noting that European tariff pricing and less mature infotainment software hinder its battle against the Tesla Model 3.
Key Pros 👍
- Superior front acoustic glass insulation providing quiet cruising refinement „Since it's not a coupe, this frame and acoustic treatment provide superior sound insulation compared to other cars without a door frame.” ▶️ 00:04:32
- Intuitive physical switchgear retained across the console and steering column „Basically, BYD has added buttons where Tesla removed them, plus the buttons on the steering wheel, and two complete levers: the left one for signaling with lights and the right one for the windshield wiper.” ▶️ 00:10:11
- Comfortable, safe, and solidly engineered sedan with established dealer service backing „It’s comfortable, quiet, safe, meets Euro standards, has a service network, and good visibility.” ▶️ 00:41:31
Key Cons 👎
- Pricing disadvantage compared to the benchmark Tesla Model 3 Standard Range „The biggest problem with this car is that Tesla still exists, and its most important competitor is the Tesla Model 3. The Standard Range beats this car on price.” ▶️ 00:39:58
- Onboard software ecosystem lags substantially behind Tesla's responsive digital platform „It has more buttons, more screens, but the software is much more advanced in Tesla. It seems to be two generations ahead of what BYD currently offers.” ▶️ 00:40:28
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal stands out as an attractive, quiet, and ergonomically tactile electric sedan that rivals legacy executive cars in comfort, yet European import pricing and comparatively basic infotainment software keep the Tesla Model 3 in the lead.
👤 Cars for Mars and Tech Notice
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 12:29 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Cars for Mars and Tech Notice provides an honest review of living with the 2025 BYD Seal Excellence for four weeks, praising its blistering 530 hp dual-motor pace, intuitive physical steering wheel buttons, and generous passenger space, while critiquing slow public DC charging rates capped around 70-80 kW and weak washer jets.
Key Pros 👍
- Explosive 530 hp all-wheel-drive performance offering effortless supercar-rivaling acceleration „This has 530 horsepower. It goes 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds. It is seriously impressive. It's got four-wheel drive. It's absolutely fantastic.” ▶️ 00:00:32
- Proper physical switchgear on the steering wheel avoiding frustrating capacitive touchpads „Every single button is a physical button. So, you don't need to do any touch sensitivity things. It just works really well. They've nailed this. I am loving this.” ▶️ 00:09:46
- Enthusiastic long-term satisfaction resulting in an unreserved wholehearted recommendation „The last question then is do I recommend this car? And the answer is yes. This is the best car I have ever driven.” ▶️ 00:12:18
Key Cons 👎
- Public DC fast charging frequently plateaued at only 70-80 kW despite 150 kW theoretical rating „Now, this car supports 150 kW maximum DC charging. But here's the thing. I haven't actually seen that fast charging. I've tried lots of different chargers over the last 4 weeks. I tried 150 kW charging. There I saw maximum 70 80 kW charging.” ▶️ 00:04:18
- Windshield washer fluid jets spray weakly beneath the wiper blades during driving „the wiper washing fluid gets sprayed on very, very weak. So, it almost sprays underneath the wipers rather than over the wipers. It's a little bit annoying.” ▶️ 00:05:45
🎯 Verdict: Daily driving the BYD Seal Excellence demonstrates that its staggering 530 hp performance, intuitive physical switchgear, and solid structural integrity make it an exceptional EV ownership proposition, even though public DC charging throughput often throttles below advertised capabilities.
👤 azizdrives
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 24:40 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Diehard petrolhead Aziz Drives spends a month with the BYD Seal AWD, praising its flawless reliability, plush Alcantara and leather interior that rivals luxury German brands, and rock-solid 190 km/h Autobahn stability, while expressing intense frustration with European public charging station unreliability and rapid battery consumption at sustained high speeds.
Key Pros 👍
- Rock-solid chassis composure and confidence-inspiring high-speed stability at 190 km/h on the Autobahn „190 kph in a Chinese EV. Nothing bad to be honest... Oh, yeah. Stability at 180 kph. Easy... the Chinese are not building bad cars, man. They're not building bad cars. Here, top speed, push it 190 kph, easily drivable.” ▶️ 00:15:55
- Upscale cabin lined with genuine leather and Alcantara, backed by physical center console controls „Everything you see here is leather and Alcantara. It's not even a joke. Proper leather seats which are cooled and heated... Center console actually feels like a normal car, you know? I have the buttons here.” ▶️ 00:02:21
- Impeccable build quality and bulletproof reliability operating without a single glitch or fault „this was a positive surprise for me. It just never fails. It's just the capacity of the battery and the charging that is pissing me off. Otherwise, it would have been a brilliant, brilliant daily driver.” ▶️ 00:21:24
- Unbeatable value equation offering 530 hp, all-wheel drive, and an 8-year warranty for roughly 50,000 Swiss francs „this thing costs around 50,000 Swiss francs eight years of warranty free of charge so that is a very competitive price” ▶️ 00:24:26
Key Cons 👎
- High-speed motorway cruising causes severe battery depletion, significantly curtailing real-world range „temperature, driving fast, driving on the Autobahn is really draining the battery. That's the main thing. That's why I cannot wait for the hybrid.” ▶️ 00:17:06
- Frequent charging station hardware faults and disappointing power throttle-backs at public chargers „it dropped to 46 kWh of charging capacity, which means it's going to take a little bit longer... And that's the biggest problem with electric cars. Almost no charging station I ever went to gave me the full power output that they promised.” ▶️ 00:18:25
- Persistent and intrusive child presence alarm honks the horn if the driver sits stationary inside „If I chill in the car for, let's say, 4-5 minutes, it will start to honk. And the reason why it's honking is because it has this child safety feature that is telling me, 'Don't leave your child inside the car.' Right? I haven't found how to turn it off yet.” ▶️ 00:11:42
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal AWD earns high praise from a skeptical petrolhead for its remarkable cabin luxury, 190 km/h autobahn composure, and glitch-free reliability, proving that Chinese electric engineering is world-class despite the unavoidable real-world hassles of public charging networks.
👤 Battery Life
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 12:27 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Battery Life conducts a rigorous 130 km/h autobahn range test on the BYD Seal AWD Excellence (82kWh), observing an impressive 377 km real-world high-speed range and excellent cabin noise suppression, while highlighting annoying steering assist deactivation above 125 km/h, erratic cruise control speeds, and inability to set a DC charge limit.
Key Pros 👍
- Achieved a solid 377 km extrapolated highway range at a sustained 130 km/h GPS speed „So, I calculated the range and I get to 377 km today in this perfect conditions with an all-wheel drive 530 horsepower car.” ▶️ 00:11:10
- Quiet cabin environment with well-cushioned seats and pliant suspension damping at 130 km/h „Suspension at this speed is great. Nice and comfortable. I noticed at higher speeds it's a bit chumpy. It's very soft, but at this speed it's totally fine. Seats are amazing. A lot of cushioning... loudness level in here is really great at 130.” ▶️ 00:06:16
- Fast-charging peak swiftly reaches 146 kW on high-voltage DC chargers „I drove the the car then down to 9% or 8% and now doing a charging test. I've seen 146 kW and also 600 volt or something.” ▶️ 00:11:22
Key Cons 👎
- Steering assist automatically disengages at speeds exceeding 125 km/h despite cruise control set higher „I figured it out why I cannot use the steering assist. Because this only goes to 125 km an hour. If you drive faster, steering assist doesn't work anymore.” ▶️ 00:05:23
- Infotainment lacks the ability to set a custom DC charge percentage limit „you don't have a charge limit. cannot set a charge limit. I want to charge to around 80, maybe 85% and see uh then we do the next range test.” ▶️ 00:11:32
- Adaptive cruise control fluctuates speed noticeably rather than holding a constant target „The speed jumps around the whole time. A lot of times, like now, I'm driving 131, 132, sometimes 133. It's just not that uh it doesn't hold the speed perfectly.” ▶️ 00:06:52
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal AWD Excellence delivers commendable high-speed cruising comfort and a respectable 377 km range at 130 km/h, though its driver assistance software feels unpolished due to the arbitrary 125 km/h steering assist cap and missing charge limit settings.
👤 What Car?
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 12:31 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: What Car? reviews the BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV, praising its refined and whisper-quiet hybrid drivetrain, competitive entry pricing with abundant standard equipment, and spacious rear cabin, while noting floaty body control over road imperfections, numb steering, and modest boot space compared to key PHEV rivals.
Key Pros 👍
- Exceptionally smooth and quiet petrol-electric transition with minimal engine droning even under acceleration „for a lot of the time you're traveling Along on electric power but when the engine does need to kick in it does so very quietly and calmly in fact a lot of the time you can hardly notice it happening at all” ▶️ 00:10:28
- Highly competitive price tag featuring heated/ventilated seats, adaptive cruise, and 360-degree cameras as standard equipment „it undercuts many of its closest Rivals and it also comes with loads of standard equipment so you get things like heated and ventilated front seats you get adaptive cruise control you also get that fantastic camera setup inside” ▶️ 00:09:40
- Spacious rear passenger compartment with a flat floor and multi-position reclining seatbacks „leg room for an adult is absolutely no problem at all very very generous in fact you've got some room just about for your feet under the seat in front of you when it's in its lowest position and you've also got a really nice flat floor as well” ▶️ 00:04:33
Key Cons 👎
- Lack of suspension body control resulting in floatiness over crests and harsh thumps over sharp expansion joints „it feels quite floaty but not always in a positive way it's lacking a bit of body control and it means that there are a lot of movements in this car particularly because the suspension does seem quite reactive... it thumps pretty hard and is very unsettled by sharp imperfections on the road” ▶️ 00:10:58
- Overly assisted light steering that isolates the driver from front-end road feedback at higher speeds „this steering is very light and just robs you of any kind of sense of connection to the front wheels of faster speeds” ▶️ 00:11:32
- Apple CarPlay disconnects automatically when the touchscreen is rotated into portrait orientation „if you decide you want it in a portrait layout then the screen will just cancel the smartphone mirroring because it can't support it in this layout” ▶️ 00:02:54
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal U DM-i delivers remarkable refinement, low company car tax, and exceptional equipment for the price, serving as a comfortable suburban family commuter despite uninspiring steering dynamics and floaty high-speed body control.
👤 Cu si Despre Masini
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 62:56 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Cu si Despre Masini tests the BYD Seal Excellence AWD, praising its sleek European-penned aerodynamics, 530 hp performance value, and commendable 17.3 kWh/100 km urban efficiency, while noting firm low-speed ride rebound and the absence of Matrix LED headlights.
Key Pros 👍
- Stunning European-influenced styling with an exceptional 0.219 aerodynamic drag coefficient „this car seems to me to be made in Europe by a European design because it has very beautiful proportions very beautiful shapes and it is of course being a very aerodynamic electric car it has a drag coefficient of 0.219” ▶️ 00:08:03
- Frugal urban energy consumption providing over 400 km of dependable city range „gave me an average of seven point 3 consumption in Bucharest which means that you can do over 400 kilometers with 1 battery what else do you want it seems super OK to me” ▶️ 00:54:20
- Unrivaled price-to-performance ratio offering 530 hp and lavish equipment for approximately €51,000 „51,000 euros for a car with 530 HP that consumes somewhere the equivalent of 3L of gasoline in Bucharest very hard very very hard to beat this car in many situations and conditions” ▶️ 01:00:02
Key Cons 👎
- Lighting suite lacks advanced Matrix LED high-beam beam-forming capabilities „if I have to criticize something on the outside it is not necessarily related to the design because I like how the headlights look it is the fact that we do not have Matrix LED technology for headlights” ▶️ 00:09:22
- High chassis rigidity leads to subtle bouncing sensations over short, frequent road imperfections „first of all, the structural rigidity of the car, as I was telling you, the body has a very high structural rigidity, this means that the vibrations will be felt a little more inside, and yes, you can feel it over frequent and short leveling. It bounces a little bit” ▶️ 00:54:27
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal Excellence establishes itself as a tremendous executive EV bargain, pairing blistering 530 hp acceleration and aerodynamic finesse with accessible running costs, outclassing German rivals in value despite minor chassis fidgetiness on coarse roads.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 20:21 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Electrifying conducts a head-to-head comparison between the BYD Seal AWD Excellence and the Mazda 6e, praising the Seal's tactile drive-mode toggle, communicative steering connection, and progressive 525 hp acceleration, while noting the Mazda's more practical rear hatchback aperture and plusher rear touchscreen controls.
Key Pros 👍
- Smooth and progressive 525 hp throttle calibration avoiding nauseating acceleration whiplash „Even when you put it in sport mode, which by the way, you can do via a little toggle down here. It's not all in the screen. You can put it in sport mode with a physical button. Love this. It doesn't feel too in your face and you don't feel carick while you're doing it. It's like it gently gives you the speed without giving you whiplash.” ▶️ 00:14:17
- Substantially more communicative steering feel offering direct connection to the front wheels „there's also a bit more feel in the steering in this car. Like it feels a bit more sporty cuz I guess it is a it is a sportier car, but I feel more connected to the actual wheels. So, it just feels that little bit nicer.” ▶️ 00:14:58
- Pliant and comfortable ride quality that soaks up road surface imperfections better than the Mazda „It drives for me beautifully. I find it a little bit softer. That's a little bit more scatty and a bit firmer.” ▶️ 00:19:42
Key Cons 👎
- Conventional sedan boot aperture of 400 L falls behind the Mazda 6e's practical 466 L liftback tailgate „because in here it's a much more difficult situation because it's a saloon boot that's 400 L and it's got a 53 L frunk. So, there we go.” ▶️ 00:04:46
- Rear passenger compartment lacks the dedicated digital climate control touchscreen found in rivals „Yes, that does. It does feel nicer in the 6E because it's got the little digital screen there for your climate controls and stuff and you don't have any of that back here.” ▶️ 00:12:44
🎯 Verdict: Compared against the Mazda 6e, the BYD Seal proves itself as the superior driver-oriented performance saloon with authentic steering feel, physical switchgear shortcuts, and gentle yet devastating 525 hp pace, although the Mazda scores higher for rear luggage loading practicality.
👤 Battery Life
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:37 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Battery Life performs a 110 km/h highway range test in hot 32°C summer weather on the BYD Seal AWD Excellence, calculating a solid 434 km real-world range and appreciating the active steering assist that functions below 125 km/h, while noting high AC consumption and clunky trip meter resets.
Key Pros 👍
- Yielded a solid real-world range of 434 km at 110 km/h with an average consumption of 170 Wh/km „170 W hours per km was my average consumption. If I calculate the range, I get to 434 km of range, which is better than after the first 25% where I thought it would be the same 377 km that I had with the 130 km an hour test” ▶️ 00:07:39
- Steering assist operates smoothly and reliably within its under-125 km/h speed threshold „since we're driving 112, I can use the steering assist, which is so nice. Oh, I like me some assist... Steering assist is nice... it's fine. I like it.” ▶️ 00:02:56
- Effective seat ventilation and cabin climate controls maintain cool comfort during hot 32°C ambient weather „Climate is now 21°. Seat ventilation is on... It's really hot outside 32°. I have the AC on” ▶️ 00:02:49
Key Cons 👎
- Trip computer requires resetting three separate sub-menus to track new journey metrics „reset my trip, my driving data, uh what else? And my average consumption. You have to reset three things. Annoying, but I did all that.” ▶️ 00:02:37
- In-car navigation periodically drops arrival battery predictions and zooms in excessively close „It doesn't tell me with what state of charge I will arrive. Just a time kilometers... it does this weird zooming. It zooms way too much in.” ▶️ 00:10:39
🎯 Verdict: Cruising at 110 km/h showcases the BYD Seal AWD Excellence at its best, unlocking active steering assist and yielding a reassuring 434 km range even with air conditioning battling 32°C heat, despite awkward multi-step trip resets.
👤 Cu si Despre Masini
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 53:31 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Cu si Despre Masini evaluates the BYD Seal U DM-i plug-in hybrid, praising its quiet electric-first driving characteristics, generous equipment, and disruptive €35,000 price point against European competitors, while criticizing vague steering precision and high highway fuel consumption when uncharged.
Key Pros 👍
- Smooth electric-drive sensation and instant throttle responsiveness during urban and rural driving „this car shines the most in the city and on the national highway and you know I was telling you that it feels like an electric car that's why it feels best in the city and on the national highway” ▶️ 00:46:36
- Thoughtful practical details including full sill-covering doors and solid build quality „doors that cover the sills a very welcome feature for those who want to protect their pants and who does not want to protect their pants in case of bad weather forget how it sounds it is a full sound it is a very pleasant sound” ▶️ 00:06:49
- Tremendous price advantage substantially undercutting rivals like the Skoda Kodiaq PHEV „at 35,000 euros this car is a tough nut very hard to beat I was looking a little at its main rival which I think is also the Skoda Kodiaq plating haibre with 204 horses it starts from 50,000 euros in the configurator” ▶️ 00:51:35
Key Cons 👎
- High highway fuel consumption reaching 9.3 L/100 km at 130 km/h once battery buffer is depleted „and my consumption on the highway was 9.3 at 130 kilometers per hour yes big indeed there is still room for improvement here” ▶️ 00:45:04
- Vague steering feel accompanied by noticeable body roll and pitch through quick corners „here on the highway you can really see the direction that I was telling you that is very vague combined with 1 bit of roll and pitch it gives you 1 bit of emotions if you want to take a corner a little faster with this car” ▶️ 00:49:22
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal U DM-i delivers unbeatable practical family value and tranquil electric daily commuting for tens of thousands less than European alternatives, although numb steering dynamics and thirsty highway efficiency on an empty battery temper its long-distance touring appeal.
👤 What Car?
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 14:04 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.8/2
TL;DR Summary: What Car? assesses the BYD Seal electric saloon, praising its generous standard equipment roster, communicative steering feel, and capable powertrain, while highlighting vertical ride bobbing, flat rear seating comfort, and higher finance costs compared to the benchmark Tesla Model 3.
Key Pros 👍
- Communicative and well-weighted steering rack that outperforms several key German and American rivals „a strength of the seal on the road is actually the steering itself because it's more fome and more communicative than what you have in an i4 and in a model 3” ▶️ 00:11:17
- Extensive standard specification featuring ventilated seating and dual wireless phone charging pads „like the standard list of equipment that you get you get this huge touchcreen as standard you get heated and ventilated seats as standard you get wireless phone charging pads for two smartphones which is very impressive” ▶️ 00:02:38
- Brisk and punchy acceleration even in the single-motor rear-wheel-drive Design variant „it will still do not to 62 mph in 5.9 seconds which isn't as quick as a model 3 Performance or as the range topping version of this car but it still has plenty of pace for most needs” ▶️ 00:09:36
Key Cons 👎
- Unsettled vertical bobbing sensation over uneven British undulating road surfaces „there is a kind of bobbing sensation up and down that you get in this car which you don't have in a model 3 or in an i4 so those two cars ultimately ride better than this” ▶️ 00:10:11
- Tesla Model 3 remains overall more cohesive dynamically while being cheaper on purchase and finance „the byd seal might have a wacky name but this is a pretty serious electric car it's decent inside and on the road and it comes with tons of equipment but it has the same problem as lots of other electric cars the model 3 is better and cheaper” ▶️ 00:13:37
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal represents a remarkably mature and richly equipped executive saloon with pleasant steering and competitive straight-line pace, yet secondary ride fidgetiness, low rear seat cushions, and steeper PCP financing mean the Tesla Model 3 remains the smarter purchase.
👤 Nick O'Leary
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 22:13 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Nick O'Leary tests the BYD Seal across a full week of driving, praising its surprisingly compliant ride, vigorous straight-line pace, standard heat pump, and straightforward all-inclusive trim packaging, while critiquing multi-step climate adjustments under Apple CarPlay and distracting instrument cluster power readouts.
Key Pros 👍
- Smooth and composed ride quality providing an unexpectedly comfortable cruising sensation „the ride quality has been really good and quite surprising considering it's obviously a brand that you may have never heard of before performance is really good as well” ▶️ 00:01:02
- Transparent and hassle-free ordering structure with comprehensive equipment bundled as standard „everything else is included with the car so there's no other options to choose that is an interesting concept” ▶️ 00:03:46
- Standard energy-efficient heat pump optimizing cabin heating and real-world winter range „they also include in the standard specification as well a heat pump now not many EV manufacturers do this um some of the good ones do but heat pump basically means that your use of climate control air conditioning or heating is a lot more energy efficient” ▶️ 00:19:33
Key Cons 👎
- Cluttered and distracting multi-step process required to alter cabin temperatures while running Apple CarPlay „say you're using Apple carplay there is no easy way to change the climate control so count how many steps this is while you're driving which isn't that safe” ▶️ 00:12:12
- Driver display prominently features erratic kilowatt power draws that can be mistaken for vehicle speed „on the left hand side here you see kilowatts and it's constantly changing and the reason for this is because as you go to accelerate you're using more kilowatts of power but you don't really need to see that so much it can be confused sometimes with your speed” ▶️ 00:20:33
🎯 Verdict: A week behind the wheel of the BYD Seal reveals an impressively comfortable, quiet, and rapid electric saloon boasting high-level standard specification including a heat pump, though clumsy climate integration during smartphone mirroring and overactive driver display graphics leave minor room for ergonomic refinement.
👤 Electric Seal
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 19:31 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.8/2
TL;DR Summary: Electric Seal details 20 months of long-term BYD Seal AWD ownership in Finland, affirming it is overall the best EV he has owned while revealing five notable issues—headlined by catastrophic brake disc corrosion requiring expensive out-of-pocket OEM replacement, severe winter Kempower DC fast-charging bugs, and blind spots from two-sensor front parking radar.
Key Pros 👍
- Regarded as the owner's best EV owned to date, with manufacturer delivering responsive OTA software fixes „Even though the seal here is the best EV that I've owned, and I've owned several EVs, I driven fully electric since 2019... the software updates have been addressing this one even though it hasn't been explicitly mentioned in the release notes” ▶️ 00:00:29
- OTA firmware updates effectively resolved early infotainment glitch and windshield ADAS camera fogging „the good thing is that this got addressed quickly. Uh it was the second iteration of the 1.4.0 overtheair update that came in I think middle of May uh that fixed this bug.” ▶️ 00:05:50
Key Cons 👎
- Severe internal brake disc rust after only 20 months and 30,000 km requires costly replacement with pricey OEM parts „The brakes are destroyed by rust. My brakes are gone. Can you believe that? I need to replace the whole brakes, front axle, but also the rear axle to this car, which is not much more than one and a half years old... I tried to find high quality aftermarket parts, but there was no availability. So, I had to go with the original OEM parts provided by BYD directly. And you know what? They are pretty damn expensive.” ▶️ 00:13:04
- Severe winter DC charging software bug caused total charging failure on prevalent Kempower 800V fast-chargers „when the battery was relatively cold and then you started DC charging session on chem power 800 volt stations the charging failed and by failing I don't mean just slow or low charging power but it completely failed. The charging was interrupted and there was nothing you could do. So I would say this is uh I mean when we are talking about EVs this is a critical charging bug in Finland.” ▶️ 00:17:53
- Side-mounted two-sensor front parking array fails to detect head-on obstacles without manually activating the camera „The front parking sensors with this 2024 model of BYD seal, they are insufficient to really provide a solid experience... They are positioned in the sides at the front. Um and and when you are approaching an obstacle uh at um straight angle uh these uh parking sensors they don't warn you early enough.” ▶️ 00:10:02
🎯 Verdict: While the BYD Seal remains a standout long-term daily EV, prospective northern climate buyers must beware of rapid brake disc corrosion due to mild regenerative cleaning habits and verify that recent firmware updates resolve early cold-weather DC charging bugs.
👤 Nick O'Leary
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 20:15 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Nick O'Leary reviews the BYD Seal U DM-i, praising its lavish standard equipment list, whisper-quiet electric-first driving character, and roomy rear cabin with a flat floor, while criticizing the comically wallowy suspension on undulating B-roads and smaller boot capacity compared to European hybrid rivals.
Key Pros 👍
- Outstanding standard equipment level with panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, electric tailgate, and HUD included across all trims „Ambient lighting on the inside, a panoramic sunroof which goes all the way back here, an electric boot, leather seats, vegan I should add, electric seats, air filtration system, a laptop-sized screen, 360° camera, adaptive cruise among a load of other ADA systems, and keyless entry. All of that is standard equipment.” ▶️ 00:03:28
- Powertrain operates predominantly as an EV with silent electric torque and an engine that unobtrusively charges the battery „It just runs on electric just like this. Super silent, super quiet with EV sort of torque. And honestly, it just feels like an electric car. So, the best of both worlds.” ▶️ 00:12:23
- Impressive rear legroom and flat floor design providing spacious accommodations for tall passengers „normally cars of this sort of price bracket also have a transmission tunnel. It's like almost a completely flat floor, which is quite impressive for a plug-in hybrid.” ▶️ 00:06:03
Key Cons 👎
- Comically wallowy and under-damped suspension that feels distinctly unsettled on undulating country roads „It is very very wallowy on the road. It's comically wallowy to be honest... The problem is is when you're on a country road, it's very very unsettled.” ▶️ 00:15:23
- Modest 425-liter luggage capacity lagging behind segment competitors like the VW Tiguan „plenty big enough for an SUV, but if you compare it to the competition, say, I don't know, for example, a Volkswagen Tiguan Hybrid, you'll find the boot capacity is about 490. So, it the competition is just a little bit bigger” ▶️ 00:04:58
- Restricted rear visibility caused by a shallow back window design „the back of the car's design means that the rear window is actually quite small... when you're looking at the cars behind, yeah, it's uh it is a little bit restrictive.” ▶️ 00:19:11
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal U DM-i succeeds as a remarkably comfortable and well-equipped family SUV delivering an authentic EV-like driving character with petrol-backed peace of mind, though its wallowy body control prevents it from pleasing enthusiastic drivers.
👤 Car and Driving - Car Reviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 34:32 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Car and Driving evaluates the BYD Seal electric saloon, praising its 523 BHP acceleration, stiff cell-to-body architecture, and luxurious interior finish that challenges European rivals, while noting modest 150 kW charging speeds, mediocre real-world efficiency, and minor touchscreen ergonomic foibles.
Key Pros 👍
- High torsional rigidity of 40,000 Nm/deg via innovative cell-to-body architecture sharply reduces cornering body roll „comes courtesy of an Innovative cellto body battery installation that makes the 11 cm tall blade battery pack part of the seals structure the result is a level of torsional rigidity 40,000 Newton m per degree that some competitors can only dream about” ▶️ 00:04:30
- Upscale cabin finish outclassing the Tesla Model 3 with quilted vegan leather sports seats and extensive soft-touch surfaces „pleasingly given the price the interior feels suitably premium more so than a rival model 3 particularly with these quilted vegan leather sport seats with their byd embossed headrests and smart blue and white stitching” ▶️ 00:10:39
- Generous standard specification including a panoramic roof, 360-degree camera, power tailgate, and heat pump „across the range standard features include 19in alloy wheels a panoramic glass roof keyless start and entry a powered tailgate remote climate control power folding mirrors a 360° panoramic camera and also headlamps and wipers” ▶️ 00:21:24
- Startling 523 BHP dual-motor performance delivering 0-62 mph in 3.8 seconds with smooth intelligent torque control „that extra motor means a boost in power 523 BHP providing for quite a startling 3.8 second not to 62 mph time that byd so proud of” ▶️ 00:03:32
Key Cons 👎
- Disappointing test efficiency of around 3 miles per kWh leaving real-world driving range noticeably below official claims „we've been achieving around 3 m per kwatt hour on this test which was slightly disappointing actually and left us someway off the quoted range figures between charges” ▶️ 00:27:01
- Peak DC charging capped at 150 kW without battery preconditioning lagging behind 800V rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 6 „DC Ultra fast charging station with 150 KW not an especially highp speed given that a Tesla Model 3 can charge at up to 170 KW and a hyi ionic 6 at up to 233 KW” ▶️ 00:28:58
- Climate controls integrated awkwardly into the touchscreen menu and unintuitive voice control system „it's been burdened with climate controls you swipe from the bottom to show these we didn't find the voice control system very intuitive you have to speak extremely clearly for the system to understand what you want” ▶️ 00:11:55
- Narrow saloon boot aperture restricts loading bulky cargo compared to hatchback competitors „now because this isn't a hatchback you'll have to negotiate a rather narrow boot loading aperture but the powered lid Rises to reveal a reasonable 402 L of capacity” ▶️ 00:17:19
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal establishes itself as a seriously capable executive EV saloon, blending stunning design, rapid straight-line performance, and an exceptionally well-trimmed interior that challenges European benchmarks, even though real-world electrical efficiency and DC charging speeds remain merely average.
👤 DPCcars
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 3:29 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: DPCcars covers the debut of the flagship BYD Seal 08, spotlighting its next-generation Blade Battery 2.0 on an 800V architecture capable of over 1,000 km range and 5-minute megawatt flash charging, complemented by rear-wheel steering and DiSus-A active suspension, while observing that its huge 5.15-meter length demands specialized charging infrastructure to realize its potential.
Key Pros 👍
- State-of-the-art 800V platform and Blade Battery 2.0 enabling over 1,000 km range and 400 km added in just 5 minutes „built on an 800-V electrical architecture and uses BYD's second-generation Blade Battery. This combination is expected to deliver a pure electric driving range of more than 1,000 km. Charging is another area where the car stands out. Thanks to megawatt flash charging technology, the battery can add around 400 km of driving range in just 5 minutes” ▶️ 00:01:36
- Potent 644 hp AWD configuration providing sub-5-second 0-100 km/h acceleration „With a combined output expected to exceed 480 kW or about 644 horsepower, the Seal 08 could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 5 seconds.” ▶️ 00:02:11
- Rear-wheel steering and DiSus-A intelligent active suspension optimize agility and high-speed stability „The car will feature rear-wheel steering to improve maneuverability and stability along with BYD's DiSus-A intelligent body control system that actively manages the suspension.” ▶️ 00:02:29
Key Cons 👎
- Massive 5,150 mm length and nearly 2-meter width may pose maneuvering challenges in constrained urban environments „The vehicle measures 5,150 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and 1,505 mm in height with a generous 3,030 mm wheelbase” ▶️ 00:01:19
- Claimed 5-minute flash charging depends strictly on emerging megawatt-level charging infrastructure rarely found today „Thanks to megawatt flash charging technology, the battery can add around 400 km of driving range in just 5 minutes under the right conditions.” ▶️ 00:01:54
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal 08 signals a formidable technological leap for Chinese electric vehicles, incorporating 800V fast-charging, active DiSus suspension, and over 1,000 km of range into an imposing flagship saloon that demands next-generation public charging infrastructure to realize its full capability.
👤 BYD UK
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 6:46 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: BYD UK delivers an official owner handover guide for the BYD Seal, detailing standard Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities, three-finger gesture climate adjustments, wireless smartphone mirroring, and convenient frunk storage, while noting that regenerative braking adjustments remain buried in touchscreen sub-menus and stalk configurations may vary by build date.
Key Pros 👍
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bi-directional power discharge adapter provided as standard equipment „when it comes to vehicle to load the byd seal come standard with it we can plug this directly into the charge port and powered selected devices off ofite it... we also get a vehicle to load adapter as standard for this car” ▶️ 00:01:23
- Three-finger swipe gesture on the central screen allows quick adjustments of cabin temperature and fan speed „there's a really clever feature that's just been implemented via a new software update with three fingers on the screen I can swipe up or down to change the temperature and then I can swipe across to change the intensity of the air conditioning a wonderful feature” ▶️ 00:01:38
- Front trunk (frunk) provides dedicated, secure storage for charging cables and minor essentials „the byd seal comes fitted with a front trunk or frunk to access it underneath the driver steering wheel there's a handle which you can pull twice... It's a perfect space for storing charging cables” ▶️ 00:02:05
Key Cons 👎
- Regenerative braking force cannot be adjusted via console switches or steering paddles, only within touchscreen menus „one last thing to point out is that a lot of people go to find the driving mode for regenerative braking this is is in the screen and we'll find it in just a moment” ▶️ 00:04:25
- Inconsistent indicator and wiper stalk placement across UK production batches can cause initial driving confusion „on this side we have wind screen wipers on the left hand side here and on the right hand side we have our indicator stalks located up here depending on the model that you've got and the age of the model you may find that they will be the other way around” ▶️ 00:03:44
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal handover walkthrough proves that BYD equips the saloon with practical standard hardware like V2L and a dedicated frunk, though burying regenerative braking adjustments in touchscreen submenus remains an ergonomic oversight.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 26:54 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.7/2
TL;DR Summary: Electrifying compares the BYD Seal against the Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, praising the Seal's attractive proportions, supple armchair seats, and eager front-end turn-in, while noting that the CLA's cutting-edge 800V architecture, 480+ mile range, and wafting suspension relegate the Seal's specs to mediocre status.
Key Pros 👍
- Striking and cohesive exterior design that outshines the styling of the Mercedes CLA „The BYD Seal is the better looking car out of the two.” ▶️ 00:03:52
- Plush, supportive armchair-style seating providing superior long-distance seat comfort „In the seal, you sit in a big kind of armchair, whereas in the CLA, you just don't get that.” ▶️ 00:23:53
- Keen corner turn-in responsiveness delivering an agile and alert front-end chassis feel „The BYD feels a little bit more agile, a bit more keen to turn into a corner, but this isn't far off at all.” ▶️ 00:20:30
Key Cons 👎
- Maximum 150 kW DC charging and 323-354 mile range now appear mediocre beside 800V rivals „The rear wheel drive model can manage 354 miles, while the dual motor is a little bit less with 323 mi. I mean, that was okay when the seal first launched back in late 2023, but it's a little bit mediocre now, isn't it? The same goes for the charging speeds, as DC maxes out at 150 kW.” ▶️ 00:04:20
- Chassis feels constantly rigid over rough surfaces compared to the sophisticated float of German rivals „The seal feels very rigid all of the time. This has got a nice float, a nice balance to it. It really kind of wafts along much like how you'd expect a Mercedes-Benz to to drive. Even with big undulations in the road and scarrings and potholes, it tends to glide over them really in a very sophisticated way.” ▶️ 00:20:02
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal retains immense aesthetic charm, plush armchair seating, and playful front-axle agility, but rapid advances from next-generation 800V rivals like the Mercedes CLA expose the Seal's modest 150 kW charging ceiling, firmer ride, and shorter touring range.
👤 車之感
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 22:32 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: In an in-depth German Autobahn evaluation of the BYD Seal AWD Excellence, the reviewer praises its superior ride dynamics, quiet high-speed acoustic isolation, and competitive 480 km real-world range over the Tesla Model 3, while noting slower 40-minute DC fast charging and unpolished European ADAS tuning.
Key Pros 👍
- Chassis dynamics, steering composure, and tall driver seating ergonomics surpass the Tesla Model 3 „Does it drive better than the Tesa model 3 yes it does however in charging quick charging and also of course a charging Network there again the model 3 is still better also the front driving position for example is better suitable for tall people than in the model 3” ▶️ 00:20:46
- Superb cabin acoustic insulation and stable poise even when cruising at 190 km/h on the Autobahn „and it was there so quickly and noise installation wise great job so it was really silent that once once again speaks for the build quality and even at the higher speeds very much in control” ▶️ 00:18:50
- Competitive real-world highway efficiency returning 17 kWh/100 km and up to 480 km of range „about economy and Real World Range we could score some 17 KW hours on 100 km including some accelerations... so the overall realistic real range then today would be 480 km or 300 mil and that is once again very competitive” ▶️ 00:21:42
Key Cons 👎
- Driver assistance systems lack fine-tuning for European road conditions, requiring deactivation „assistance systems wise this is not elaborated yet for the European market so they need to do that we've seen it with a lot of other Chinese manufacturers they need more time to implement all the assist systems that are working quite well on the Chinese market but they don't do that wide here” ▶️ 00:16:50
- DC fast-charging duration exceeds 40 minutes, falling noticeably behind Tesla's Supercharging curve „however the one disadvantage is that the fast charging is a little bit slower so we can expect although it has a 150 kilowatt DC Peak it does take most of the time more than 40 minutes there for example Tesla Model 3 is quicker in fast charging” ▶️ 00:02:20
🎯 Verdict: On the unrestricted German Autobahn, the BYD Seal proves itself as a quieter, more composed, and substantially better-handling sports saloon than the Tesla Model 3, though unrefined European driver assistance software and leisurely 40-minute rapid charging prevent complete segment dominance.
👤 Re:Review Cars
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 17:44 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: Re:Review Cars synthesizes road test findings across major media outlets on the BYD Seal, highlighting its whisper-quiet cruising refinement, robust LFP Blade battery longevity, and tactile cabin switchgear, contrasted against looser handling dynamics and average 150 kW DC fast-charging rates.
Key Pros 👍
- Exceptional interior acoustic refinement with squeak-free build quality and solid assembly „The interior itself, it's really nicely made. The fit, finish, quality, no squeaks, no rattles, sod. It's effortlessly quiet.” ▶️ 00:05:06
- Plush low-speed ride comfort delivering one of the most relaxing urban cruising experiences „driving around and pottering around normal speeds, town speeds. This is by far and away one of the most relaxing, comfy cars out there. The adaptive suspension, so as long as you leave it out of sport mode, which can get a little bit busy, is excellent.” ▶️ 00:08:26
- Standard cobalt-free 82 kWh Blade battery ensuring enhanced safety and cycling durability „Both versions come with an 82 kWh battery as standard, and it comes with something called LFP Chemistry and BYD's blade design. So, this is meant to be safer and less prone to degrading over time.” ▶️ 00:11:07
Key Cons 👎
- Chassis dynamics lack the cornering discipline, engagement, and tied-down composure of the Model 3 „Right away, I can tell it doesn't handle as well as that Tesla Model 3. Doesn't feel as punchy either when you come out the bends. It just feels looser, less tied down, bit more floaty, bit more leany, bit more vague. Ultimately, it's just not as good dynamically as that Tesla.” ▶️ 00:09:44
- DC fast charging is capped at 150 kW, lagging noticeably behind 800V class competitors „DC on the other hand offers a maximum charge rate of 150 kW with an average of just under 100 kW. So on charging it's not that amazing. If you look at a lot of the other vehicles in this segment, especially those with 800 volt architecture, they're able to charge much quicker” ▶️ 00:12:16
🎯 Verdict: A comprehensive aggregation of critical verdicts positions the BYD Seal as a highly luxurious, serene, and ergonomically welcoming executive EV, representing a compelling antidote to minimalist cabins even if the Tesla Model 3 remains sharper on twisty roads and faster at DC chargers.
👤 Cars for Mars and Tech Notice
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 7:33 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Cars for Mars reviews the 2025 BYD Seal Excellence after a week of real family and commuting duty, praising its whisper-quiet gliding acceleration, highly adjustable memory seating, and comprehensive driver assist suite, while critiquing the high boot floor and the range penalty imposed by the AWD powertrain.
Key Pros 👍
- Silky smooth, gliding electric performance with instantaneous throttle response „the driving the way it just glides smoothly on the road it is really really amazing but also when I've let Sam drive the car >> the feeling under your right foot like how it's saying please just press me >> just just always like itching. >> Yeah, I've never felt a car feel so much like a toy. So smooth.” ▶️ 00:01:03
- Highly customizable seating ergonomics with convenient easy-entry memory retract function „seats and driving position. You can really adjust the seat to a T. Absolute fine adjustment. You can get really, really comfortable and you can even save the setting inside the settings. When you enter the car, the seat moves back so it's easy to get in.” ▶️ 00:01:30
- Rich suite of active safety tech including HUD, 360-degree cameras, and responsive adaptive steering „There's so much stuff in this BYD seal that helps you to drive or make your driving safer, easier, more comfortable. You've got heads-up display. You've got blind spot assistance. You've got 360 mm camera. You've got auto braking. You got adaptive cruise control and steering.” ▶️ 00:03:45
Key Cons 👎
- High boot floor limits vertical cargo capacity and under-floor storage „the boot is a little bit smaller than what I'm used to. The boot floor is very, very high. there's not so much space underneath the floor and I feel like there could be more space” ▶️ 00:04:46
- Dual-motor Excellence trim incurs an unwelcome range penalty compared to entry RWD models „So, the excellent has a four-wheel drive and more power, but the lower end version actually has longer range. That's a little bit of downside because I thought that when you get more, you get also longer range” ▶️ 00:05:15
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal Excellence proves to be an exceptionally smooth, technologically advanced, and comfortable daily commuter that effectively eliminates range anxiety for typical driving routines, despite a compromised boot floor and a range penalty on top-tier AWD models.
👤 EVSE
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 4:41 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: EVSE Australia reviews charging capabilities across the BYD Seal trim lineup, highlighting the generous 570 km range of the Premium trim, 150 kW DC charging speeds, and intuitive scheduled charging interface, while pointing out that AC charging is capped at a modest 7 kW single-phase and base Dynamic models settle for slower 110 kW DC fast-charging.
Key Pros 👍
- Impressive 570 km WLTP range delivered by the 82.56 kWh Blade battery in Premium guise „the premium has an 82.56 kW battery and it does a staggering 570 km of range. I love that.” ▶️ 00:00:32
- Capable 150 kW peak DC fast-charging replenishing the large battery pack in roughly 33 minutes „When we look at the premium and performance, it's got a bigger battery. So, what they've done is is given it a bit more charging speed of 150 kW per hour on a big DC charger. And again, that's a 33 minute charge.” ▶️ 00:01:38
- User-friendly touchscreen menu for setting daily off-peak charging schedules and monitoring power „when you go to your energy section you can kind of understand everything that's going on. And if you want to do any smart charging that's all done here. You can do your schedule charging every single day. So, they've kept it really simple, nice and basic, but it's very easy to use.” ▶️ 00:03:54
Key Cons 👎
- Onboard AC charger restricted to 7 kW single-phase, lacking 11 kW or 22 kW three-phase capability „In terms of the AC charging speed, all the models are 7 kW per hour. What that means is um a home charger singlephase 32 amp will charge your vehicle as fast as it can. And if you use an AC public charger, again, it's going to be the same speed.” ▶️ 00:01:05
- Entry-level Dynamic trim is throttled to a lower 110 kW DC maximum charging rate „the dynamic, which is the base model, has a 110 kW per hour charging speed, and that means a 0 to 100% charge in 33 minutes.” ▶️ 00:01:29
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal offers a well-calibrated charging ecosystem featuring dependable 150 kW DC charging and comprehensive smart scheduling menus, though Australian and European buyers with three-phase power may be disappointed by the 7 kW single-phase AC limit.
👤 RZN Auto
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 5:10 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: RZN Auto highlights the 2026 BYD Seal electric sport sedan, arguing that its sculpted aerodynamics, 530 hp dual-motor acceleration, and upscale cabin materials genuinely rival the BMW i4 M50, while acknowledging that overcoming traditional German badge pedigree remains an ongoing challenge.
Key Pros 👍
- Sleek aerodynamic exterior styling featuring a low stance and futuristic crystalline LED light bars „The 2026 BYD Seal carries a sleek aerodynamic silhouette that immediately gives off a luxury vibe. The front fascia is dominated by sharp LED headlights with a crystalall-like signature connected by a thin light bar that stretches across the hood, giving the seal a futuristic face.” ▶️ 00:00:41
- Blistering 530 hp dual-motor output propelling the sedan to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds like a BMW i4 M50 „The topsp spec dual motor seal produces around 530 horsepower delivering a blistering 0100 km age time of just 3.8 seconds putting it right in the territory of the BMW i4 M50.” ▶️ 00:03:32
- Luxurious interior execution with soft-touch surfaces, ambient illumination, and a 15.6-inch rotatable display „Materials are topnotch with soft touch surfaces, leather upholstery, ambient lighting, and metallic trim that feels more premium than you'd expect from BYD.” ▶️ 00:02:33
Key Cons 👎
- Overcoming traditional luxury badge heritage poses a persistent hurdle against legacy German rivals „Do you think this EV really looks and feels more premium than a BMW, or will traditional brands still hold the crown?” ▶️ 00:05:01
- Fast-charging performance of approximately 30 minutes for a 10-80% replenishment remains merely average „Fast charging capability allows it to recharge from 10% to 80% in just about 30 minutes, making it practical as well as powerful.” ▶️ 00:04:02
🎯 Verdict: The 2026 BYD Seal emerges as a fiercely competitive sports saloon delivering authentic 530 hp performance and opulent cockpit aesthetics that threaten the BMW i4 M50, even if longstanding heritage prestige keeps legacy German marques in the minds of badge-conscious buyers.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 34:32 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: Autogefühl conducts a detailed evaluation of the all-electric BYD Seal U, praising its plush animal-free cabin appointments, operable panoramic sunroof with motorized sunblind, and realistic 480 km cruising range, while noting slow 42-minute DC charging times and wallowy, unhurried dynamics compared to the Tesla Model Y.
Key Pros 👍
- Superb interior tactile build quality, vegan upholstery, and intuitive physical steering wheel buttons „The interior build quality is topnotch this really excellent It's a premium interior build quality animal free materials at the highest quality so that is super well done and also the user interface is way better than with the Tes model y here we still have a classic car interface we can turn things we can press things they resonate well” ▶️ 00:32:10
- Commendable real-world energy efficiency returning 18 kWh/100 km and up to 480 km of range „we could score some 18 Kow hours on 100 km that's 3 and 1/2 mil per kilowatt hour and when we take the big battery which we have here today the 87 KW net battery we get around 48 80 kilm of real world range in good summertime conditions so almost 300 mil of range and that's of course very good” ▶️ 00:31:13
- Opening panoramic glass sunroof equipped with a full physical motorized roller sunblind „this is here the real physical shade and it goes really wide so of course very important for hot days... hardly we see EVS nowadays which have no fixed glass roof so I really appreciate that” ▶️ 00:07:18
Key Cons 👎
- Sluggish DC fast charging taking 42-43 minutes from 10% to 80% with modest 115-140 kW ceilings „only 115 KW DC for the small and 140 KW DC for the big battery and these give you only charging time the Charing curves are not that well done so it's 42 minutes for the small battery 43 minutes for the big battery 10 to 80% state of charge and this is of course like double the time you would use for a Tesla Model Y at a supercharger” ▶️ 00:03:49
- Wobbly and floaty handling characteristics with zero sporting pretension or cornering agility „also if you want to drive sporty if you want to have driving fun this is not the vehicle for you it is you know kind of you know wobbly when you're really attacking and so on so Tesla Model y would be way sportier and way way more fun” ▶️ 00:32:46
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal U delivers a deeply soothing, quiet, and premium family SUV experience that trumps the Tesla Model Y in cabin material warmth and sun protection, though sluggish DC fast-charging speeds and soggy suspension damping will deter enthusiastic drivers.
👤 What Car?
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 13:35 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.6/2
TL;DR Summary: What Car? tests the BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring plug-in hybrid estate, praising its cavernous 1,535-litre maximum cargo practicality, seamless hybrid powertrain transitions, and generous standard kit, while noting poorly controlled low-speed chassis floating, abrupt rebound, and lifeless steering.
Key Pros 👍
- Smooth, silent electric operation and seamless powertrain transition to petrol assistance „The plug-in hybrid system is pretty effective in the way that it goes about its business because it's smooth, quiet, and snappy when it's running on electric power. Then the transition to having some petrol assistance is quite smooth as well.” ▶️ 00:11:53
- Versatile estate body style delivering up to 1,535 liters of flat-folding cargo capacity „And in total, you've got 500 L of storage. That's up to the parcel shelf. And then beyond the parcel shelf, the overall capacity is 675 L. To increase the overall capacity, you can flatten the rear seats... overall capacity increases to 1,535 L.” ▶️ 00:03:22
- High level of standard comfort specification including heated and ventilated front seats „every Seal 6 is very well equipped with things like heated and ventilated seats and a heated steering wheel coming as standard.” ▶️ 00:09:56
Key Cons 👎
- Overly soft suspension allows excessive low-speed body wallow combined with abrupt damping rebound „The softness means that there's lots of movement in the body, especially at low speeds, but it's not very well controlled. And also, the rebound in the suspension seems quite harsh, to be honest. So, what that means is you're moving around the car quite a lot at all times in the CL6. Things never really settle down” ▶️ 00:10:48
- DC fast-charging capability on the larger battery pack is restricted to a modest 26 kW peak „The maximum charging rate it can accept is only 26 kW. But still, it is useful that you can plug it into a fast charger if you're out on the move, but you can't do that with the smaller battery.” ▶️ 00:02:44
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal 6 DM-i Touring makes an appealing fiscal and practical case as an affordable, generously equipped plug-in hybrid family estate, yet unruly suspension body control and uncommunicative steering keep it well behind dynamic class leaders like the Volkswagen Passat.
👤 KRIS RIFA ELECTRIC
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 9:49 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ -0.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Kris Rifa delivers a critical breakdown of nine major annoyances on the BYD Seal, targeting its truncated 50 km trip computer, excessively noisy HVAC blower fans in automatic mode, delayed throttle responsiveness, and erratic highway lane-centering assist, despite acknowledging its serene cruising refinement.
Key Pros 👍
- Quiet high-speed motorway cabin acoustics providing a tranquil cruising ambiance „which is a Pity because it is quiet at speed” ▶️ 00:08:15
- Winter-ready standard heated steering wheel offering rapid warming during cold weather „the seal has a heated steering wheel which I really appreciate now in winter it's one of the best inventions ever it's a true godsend” ▶️ 00:02:59
- Appealing baseline value proposition remaining one of the most compelling offerings in its price bracket „which is pity because in a lot of ways this is one of my favorite cars at this price point” ▶️ 00:09:34
Key Cons 👎
- Infotainment lacks a comprehensive trip computer, calculating consumption solely over the preceding 50 km „this car doesn't have a proper trip computer yes you can reset the trip down there in the right corner you can say see it says trip a or you can have trip B and you have the odometer and then you can reset it but it only resets that trip you can't change or reset you know the average consumption for a trip” ▶️ 00:00:50
- Automatic climate control fan blower blows loudly and relentlessly without ever settling down „the fan is set to Auto but the fan is blowing at speed three but it's really noisy it never settles down in Auto even if you put the temperature down to 20° it will lower the temperature but the fan is always blowing at a high speed it's just super annoying” ▶️ 00:01:57
- Noticeable latency in throttle application and disengagement leads to unnatural power delivery surges „the power delivery in this car is just weird there's a weird delay when you have it in Eco or in normal mode and even it's sport mode and when you go on Full Throttle and you go off the throttle it it just keeps on giving you power for like half a second or8 seconds so there's like responsiveness isn't something that is this car's strong suit” ▶️ 00:06:51
🎯 Verdict: While the BYD Seal possesses commendable cabin soundproofing and strong fundamental value, its ownership experience is burdened by irritating calibration bugs, including deafening automatic HVAC fans, absent long-term trip telemetry, and jerky high-speed lane-keeping assistance.
👤 The Electric Viking
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 7:22 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: The Electric Viking breaks down BYD's announcement of the upcoming next-gen Seal featuring Blade Battery 2.0 on an 800V platform, highlighting revolutionary claims of 1,000+ km range and 5-minute fast-charging, while pointing out massive vehicle dimensions exceeding 5.1 meters and discrepancies between minimal energy density gains and claimed range leaps.
Key Pros 👍
- Next-gen 800V architecture and Blade Battery 2.0 targeting unprecedented 1,000+ km range and 5-minute DC charging „its battery can charge from 10 to 90% Actually, no. From 10 to 97% in 9 minutes. 10 to 97% in 9 minutes. But you can charge to 80% in 5 minutes... Built on an 800-V high-voltage platform, the Seal 08 gets BYD's second-gen blade battery. And apparently the range will be more than 1,000 km.” ▶️ 00:01:33
- Massive thermal resilience improvements making it the leading LFP chemistry for sub-zero climate efficiency „Particularly if you live in a cold place. If you live in a cold place, it's now the best lithium iron phosphate battery in the world for handling cold temperatures, and it's not even close.” ▶️ 00:01:16
- Transition to a liftback silhouette substantially enlarges boot aperture and usable luggage volume „You can really see that it's a liftback and therefore you're going to get a lot more space in the boot compared to the existing BYD Seal, which does have a very small boot. It's not very practical. I reckon this car if you want a bit of, you know, ability to put more stuff in your boot. I reckon the boot's going to be at least 50% bigger” ▶️ 00:04:06
Key Cons 👎
- Substantial 5.15-meter length and 2-meter width make maneuvering and parking in tight European spaces cumbersome „This BYD Seal though is bigger than the existing version. Quite a bit bigger. In fact, it's 5.15 m long. It's even bigger than the Tesla Model S. So, yeah, it's quite a large car. It's also 2 m wide and 1.5 m high.” ▶️ 00:02:28
- Unclear technical justification reconciling a modest 5% cell energy density bump with an aggressive 20% advertised range increase „BYD is saying that the energy density of their new blade battery has only increased by 5%. However, the actual range numbers have improved by 20%, which is strange. Hard to kind of figure out what's going on there.” ▶️ 00:05:53
🎯 Verdict: The next-generation BYD Seal promises to be an industry game-changer with ultra-rapid 5-minute charging and 1,000 km range, provided that the massive 5.15-meter executive footprint and ambitious performance claims translate realistically into production models.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 21:54 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: Electrifying wraps up an extensive five-month, 6,500-mile long-term ownership evaluation of the BYD Seal AWD Excellence, declaring it BYD's finest vehicle yet thanks to striking looks, comfortable motorway endurance, and smooth 523 hp power delivery, with only minor grievances regarding phone charging and regen braking.
Key Pros 👍
- Civilized and progressive 523 hp power delivery that avoids unpleasant EV whiplash sensations „If I was to do that in a Tesla, you get whiplash. It's too instant in a Tesla. Whereas this feels more polite. Like it feels fast. It's very fast, but it's more of a gentle pull away.” ▶️ 00:16:37
- Exceptional long-distance touring comfort and dependable real-world highway range „motorways, I've been getting around 3.1 3.2 miles per kilowatt hour, which is around 255 milesish, which isn't bad at all. I mean, I did a really long road trip in this up to North Wales. It made it all the way there, and it was really comfortable the entire time.” ▶️ 00:15:06
- Stands out as the benchmark flagship product within BYD's entire vehicle portfolio „But this car, in my humble opinion, is the best car that BYD make. Genuinely, I have loved every second of having this car.” ▶️ 00:20:45
Key Cons 👎
- Dual wireless charging trays overheat smartphones without delivering meaningful charge „if you put your phone on and it's got like 40%. It just kind of keeps it at 40%. It doesn't charge it any faster. So, say you're doing a long journey, by the end of it, your phone will be at exactly the same battery level and it will be really, really hot cuz it's not ventilated in this bit.” ▶️ 00:20:04
- Absence of true one-pedal driving requiring frequent manual brake pedal application „And I would like to have one pedal driving, but this doesn't have one pedal driving. So, if that's what you like, maybe this isn't the car for you.” ▶️ 00:18:43
🎯 Verdict: Real-world extended ownership confirms the BYD Seal Excellence is a deeply satisfying, head-turning, and immensely comfortable electric saloon offering 523 hp with polite road manners, easily eclipsing lesser BYD models despite minor infotainment and phone charging niggles.
👤 Car Chat TV
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 16:11 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Car Chat TV reviews the 2024 BYD Seal Excellence AWD, praising its explosive 3.8-second acceleration, upscale cabin lined in vegan leather and suede, well-damped suspension, and crisp 3D transparent chassis cameras, while pointing out overwhelming screen-buried climate controls and £45k pricing that sits £5,000 above an entry Tesla Model 3.
Key Pros 👍
- Vigorous 3.8-second launch performance with relentless all-wheel-drive grip in Sport mode „this is what sport mode is like all-wheel drive oh my goodness oh my goodness this has got some kick when you put your foot flat to the floor whoa... four-wheel drive is just stick into the road you cannot come off” ▶️ 00:15:55
- High-end cabin environment featuring supple vegan leather, suede accents, and acoustic laminated glass „what a cool premium experience the steering doesn't feel too light... premium quality seats that comes in two colors they are very soft it's fake leather vegan leather suede elements inside the car like in the really expensive defense and Range Rovers” ▶️ 00:00:48
- High-resolution 3D panoramic camera system featuring transparent chassis under-floor visibility „Clear Sight ground view Tech 160° cameras which also show you how close you are to objects... you can drive with the cameras showing you what's going on out there it's on the 3D settings so you can move it around that's really handy” ▶️ 00:01:00
Key Cons 👎
- Absence of physical temperature buttons creates an overwhelming, distracted initial user experience „I would like to see controls because when you jump in it's quite overwhelming like you don't know where anything is yeah it's you know what temperature controls are great when they're separate but you get used to it” ▶️ 00:03:01
- Starting price of £45,000 undercuts fewer rivals, sitting roughly £5,000 higher than a base Tesla Model 3 „45k still £5,000 more than the Tesla Model three I'd go for the design trim I think” ▶️ 00:05:50
- Regenerative braking cannot be adjusted via steering paddles, requiring menu navigation „regenerative breaking so in a lot of electric cars now you have Flappy paddles Which I actually really like because you can customize them you can get involved a bit more you don't have it in the byd seal” ▶️ 00:10:10
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal Excellence AWD delivers sports car acceleration and a genuinely plush, tech-laden cabin that rivals German executive saloons, though burying climate functions in software and pricing £5,000 above the base Tesla Model 3 will give some buyers pause.
👤 CarGurus UK
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:04 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: CarGurus UK evaluates the BYD Seal all-wheel-drive saloon, praising its cabin finish that eclipses the Tesla Model 3, assured cornering composure, and resilient 300-mile winter range, while noting a somewhat lumpy low-speed ride and cumbersome touchscreen menus for regenerative braking.
Key Pros 👍
- Interior material quality and dense dashboard trim surpass the Tesla Model 3 benchmark „I actually think that this interior is better quality than the Tesla Model 3s it's well equipped too you don't really have many options to choose from other than paint color and interior finish” ▶️ 00:03:17
- Taut chassis composure and confident handling balance during enthusiastic cornering „I really enjoy driving this car it's got real composure to it you can fling it through corners if you want it's got all the performance you want it feels properly high-tech” ▶️ 00:08:59
- Impressive cold-weather real-world stamina returning approximately 300 miles of range „as for the real world rang in the byd we are seeing around 300 miles despite the freezing conditions that we've been filming in” ▶️ 00:09:26
Key Cons 👎
- Suspension setup exhibits noticeable lumpiness and stiffness over rough British potholes „I do think the ride is a little bit lumpy because the car feels quite stiff now that's not a bad thing because it means that it also feels very controlled so you don't get much wallowing a little bit of body movement but everything feels quite sort of Tau and I like that about it but it does mean that over potholes and some big undulations and things you can really you know feel the car move about a bit” ▶️ 00:06:01
- Regenerative braking settings lack steering-wheel paddles and require menu diving „perhaps the sort of setup for the brake regen could be a little better as well so you got two levels of brake regen which you have to access through the screen I don't like that either I'd much rather have control of the brake regen on paddles on the steering wheel” ▶️ 00:08:02
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal proves to be a hugely convincing electric executive saloon that outclasses the Tesla Model 3 in tactile cabin luxury and real-world winter range, though its firm structural stiffness generates noticeable low-speed ride lumpiness on neglected roads.
👤 車之感
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 34:32 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.2/2
TL;DR Summary: 車之感 reviews the all-electric BYD Seal U (Song Plus) in Portugal, highlighting its premium animal-free interior craftsmanship, intuitive physical switchgear, and generous 480 km real-world range, while pointing out sluggish 42-minute DC fast-charging curves and swimming, floaty steering feedback.
Key Pros 👍
- Premium vegan leather cabin appointments with tactile switches that surpass the minimalist Model Y „The interior build quality is topnotch this really excellent It's a premium interior build quality animal free materials at the highest quality so that is super well done and also the user interface is way better than with the Tes model y here we still have a classic car interface we can turn things we can press things they resonate well” ▶️ 00:32:10
- Steering wheel retains physical buttons with positive haptic clicking feedback „steering wheel with real buttons and they give you good clicking feedback as well so that's good and also better in comparison to Tesla I feel where you hardly have any buttons left” ▶️ 00:06:25
- Solid real-world warm-weather efficiency achieving 18 kWh/100 km and up to 480 km range „we could score some 18 Kow hours on 100 km that's 3 and 1/2 mil per kilowatt hour and when we take the big battery which we have here today the 87 KW net battery we get around 48 80 kilm of real world range in good summertime conditions” ▶️ 00:31:13
Key Cons 👎
- DC rapid charging requires over 40 minutes for a 10-80% charge, trailing Tesla Supercharging „only 115 KW DC for the small and 140 KW DC for the big battery and these give you only charging time the Charing curves are not that well done so it's 42 minutes for the small battery 43 minutes for the big battery 10 to 80% state of charge and this is of course like double the time you would use for a Tesla Model Y at a supercharger” ▶️ 00:03:49
- Vague on-center steering feel resembles low tire pressure with noticeable floating on the road „the only thing that's a little bit strange here when I do like this it feels a little bit that you know as as if the tires would have low pressure you know it's kind of like a little bit swimming on the road that's maybe the only thing that doesn't feel that precise and good” ▶️ 00:30:12
🎯 Verdict: The BYD Seal U delivers a relaxing, plush, and acoustically serene electric SUV experience, outshining the Tesla Model Y in interior tactile quality and traditional switchgear ergonomics, but trailing behind in handling precision and fast-charging turnaround times.