What does BYD’s Seal Excellence have to offer?
BYD is becoming an increasingly popular car manufacturer here in the UK.
It launched its first model on our shores just two years ago, and in that time, the company has gone on to release a further seven new models.
One of its best offerings is the Seal, which is an electric four-door saloon with sharp looks, a premium-feeling interior and an impressive claimed electric range. You’ll find the BYD Seal in plentiful supply here at UK CarLine, too, so check out our current stock today.
There are two trim levels too, with the flagship ‘Excellence’ model offering all the equipment you could ever possibly need, and for a tempting price.
So, if you’re in the market for a Seal, what does the Excellence model have to offer? Let’s find out.
It’s competitively priced
The Seal is going up against the likes of the Polestar 2 and BMW i4, all of which cost more than the Seal, with even their entry-level models costing more than the Seal Excellence.
Here at UK CarLine, we offer a competitive leasing agreement for the Seal Excellence, tailored to either business or personal customers. Check out our handy calculator which can give an idea of the payments, deposit and agreement period you can expect – it’s on each car listing page.
It has lots of standard equipment
Just because it’s cheaper than its rivals doesn’t mean standard equipment has been forgotten about.
If you go for the Excellence trim, it features everything you could ever need, including a head-up display, a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, which allows electrical appliances such as a microwave to be plugged in using the car’s battery, all-wheel drive, a glass panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, keyless entry and an energy-saving heat pump.
It comes with more power
Underneath, the Excellence model comes with the added benefit of a dual-motor setup, which means it features all-wheel drive, giving better traction in wetter conditions. Power has increased too.
When it comes to numbers, the AWD Excellence model produces 522bhp and 670Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 3.6 seconds and will go on to a top speed of 112mph.
In terms of charging, BYD claims this model can travel up to 323 miles on a single charge and that 150kW DC rapid-charging is compatible, allowing for a 30 to 80 per cent top-up to take just 26 minutes.
In comparison, the standard rear-wheel drive car produces 308bhp and 359Nm of torque, while 60mph is dispatched in 5.7 seconds and the top speed remains the same at 112mph.
BYD claims the standard car can travel up to 354 miles between trips to the plug and it’s also compatible with 150kW DC rapid-charging.
It’s practical
The Seal offers plenty of interior space for occupants and there is a large, practical boot too.
The BYD Seal Excellence provides decent levels of interior storage with a glovebox, a cut-out under the floating centre console, two cupholders and some storage under the centre armrest.
In the back, there is a completely flat floor, making it more comfortable for three people to sit side-by-side, and despite the sloping roofline, there is sufficient head and legroom for over average-sized adults.
Open the boot and there is a total of 402 litres, along with a low and wide loading aperture. Meanwhile, under the bonnet, there is an additional 35-litre ‘frunk’, which is perfect for stowing the car’s charging cables away.
It features BYD’s ‘Blade Battery’ technology
All Seal models, including the Excellence trim, come with BYD’s cutting-edge ‘Blade Battery’ technology.
Blade Battery technology means that the battery pack is more compact, safer, stronger and doesn’t use any precious metals, such as cobalt.
Also, with its stronger structure, BYD claims that a vehicle fitted with Blade Battery technology has a life of more than 5,000 charge and discharge cycles.
Fancy getting behind the wheel of a BYD Seal Excellence? Check out how we can help here at UK CarLine today.
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