BYD Seal electric lease deals

Leasing a BYD Seal in the UK

One of the UK’s biggest, and most marketed, EV brands in 2023 has been the illustrious BYD. While many customers have been asking about this somewhat unknown brand, the Build Your Dreams Chinese manufacturer has been busy producing cars, buses, trucks and warehouse machinery in battery format all around the world.

Indeed, BYD Auto has its own battery division – FinDreams – which is the 3rd biggest in the world. And to demonstrate their serious approach, the BYD team are bringing a new option to the UK to supplement the Atto 3 SUV and Dolphin hatchback, in the form of the SEAL.
The family saloon SEAL has been built on the e-Platform 3.0, a modular platform which is specially designed for pure electric vehicles (also known as PEVs or BEVs). The new saloon will enjoy the cutting-edge Blade Battery, which allows batteries to be effectively “sandwiched” into the car’s body and reinforce the vehicle’s structure.

The team are proud of their configuration; in particular the reputation for being robust and safe. The BYD team refer to this as CTB Technology or cell-to-body. And to supplement this, the SEAL will also enjoy iTAC (intelligence Torque Adaption Control), which more carefully allocates drive torque and shift to the vehicle, thereby enhancing safety and ensuring additional comfort / security.

The introduction of the SEAL is almost certainly to provide an alternative to similar cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, BMW i4, Tesla Model 3 (Project Highland) and Polestar 2. A winner of the iF Design Award, the team have made a vehicle based on sportiness and style with their distinctive X-shaped front. But the “Brighter than ever” aesthetics which make this a distinctive option do not deride from the practicality of the shape; the design team have created an aerodynamic and low-drag vehicle.
Inside, the 15.6” rotatable touchscreen will effectively drive and control the SEAL along with comforts like a panoramic sunroof, immersive driving theatre (12-speaker sound system), integrated sport seats (heated and electrically adjustable) plus a series of internal and external smart storage.

So, what BYD SEAL options will be available in the UK?

Thus far, we have been provided with two key models:

•  Seal Saloon 230kW Design 83kWh 4Dr Auto (costing around £45,000); and

• Seal Saloon 390kW Excellence AWD 83kWh 4Dr Auto (costing around £48,000);

So how does the standard Design perform? 

This RWD will have an 82.5 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 5.9 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 230 kW (or 308 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 260 miles with warmer weather allowing for 345 miles. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 9 hour 0 – 100% charging times with the 150 kW DC maximum allowing 38 minute 10 – 80% times.

A cargo volume of 400L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 152 mpg. This option cannot tow. But the EV will have Bidirectional charging, with a V2L / Vehicle-to-Load capability of 3.3 kW AC via an exterior Type 2 outlet.

So how does the upgraded Excellence perform?  

This AWD will have an 82.5 kWh usable battery which will offer 0 – 62 times of 3.8 seconds, 112 mph top speeds and 390 kW (or 523 hp). Expect a combined winter range of 250 miles with warmer weather allowing for 345miles. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 9 hour 0 – 100% charging times with the 150 kW DC maximum allowing 38 minute 10 – 80% times.

A cargo volume of 400L is available with this car. It has a vehicle fuel equivalent of 147 mpg. This option cannot tow. But the EV will have Bidirectional charging, with a V2L / Vehicle-to-Load capability of 3.3 kW AC via an exterior Type 2 outlet. 

Whether you want to buy or lease your SEAL for 2024, just head to their dedicated BYD website to place a reservation - When you have created your perfect BYD leasing option, just email this to our expert team for a contract hire quote. To be clear, we can work with any personal, business or salary sacrifice enquiry.