Model family

BYD SEAL U

2 versions on sale

0 older versions

Verified version prices in Poland: PLN 215,900

Real-world range: 360–425 km

winter range: 305 km

Buying decision

EvCompass verdict

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DC power of 140 kW is below the 175 kW median for segment D SUVs, and its 1,300 kg towing limit is below the 1,500 kg median. A rapid-charge stop will take longer; a heavier trailer is better matched with a car that can tow more.

Winter leaves about 327 km, so a long journey must be divided into shorter legs than in mild weather.

The annual energy bill is about PLN 4,692, at PLN 31.3 per 100 km. Consumption of 205 Wh/km is at the class level against the 193 Wh/km median.

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Best suited to

The SEAL U Design suits buyers who value a lower purchase price over fast DC charging and heavy towing; for frequent trips, the Opel offers more range.

Catalogue comparison

EvCompass scores

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Motorway

39 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Motorway
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
Motorway range in mild weather	385 km	55	25%
Motorway range in cold weather	305 km	58	25%
Motorway energy consumption	226 Wh/km	20	10%
10–80% charging time	45 min	3	20%
Maximum DC charging power	140 kW	38	20%

City

51 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — City
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
City energy consumption	139 Wh/km	27	25%
City range in cold weather	430 km	62	20%
Body length	4,785 mm	44	15%
Turning circle diameter	11.1 m	62	15%
Confirmed price in Poland	215,900 PLN	65	25%

Family

57 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Family
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
Number of seats	5 seats	45	25%
Rear luggage capacity	552 l	73	30%
Isofix mounts	Yes	50	15%
Permitted trailer weight	1,300 kg	50	15%
Safety rating	5 stars	57	15%

Charging

27 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Charging
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
10–80% charging time	45 min	3	30%
Maximum DC charging power	140 kW	38	20%
AC charging power	11 kW	48	15%
800 V architecture	No	37	15%
Plug & Charge	No	50	10%
Battery preconditioning	No	12	10%

Value

77 / 100

Data coverage: 100%

How the score is built

How the score is built — Value
Input	Vehicle value	Percentile	Weight
Confirmed price per kilometre of real-world range	508 PLN/km	77	100%

Catalogue positions

In the EvCompass rankings

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WLTP vs real range over a year
Family rank: 51 of 280 through BYD SEAL U 71.8 kWh Comfort
Representative value: 87%
Heat pump and winter range (−10 °C / 23 °C)
53 of 280
Representative value: 75%
Cheapest electric cars
72 of 148
Representative value: PLN 215,900
Best for families
95 of 273
Representative value: 57 / 100
Real-world winter range at −10 °C
120 of 280
Representative value: 365 km
Longest cold-weather motorway range
123 of 280
Representative value: 305 km
Best for the city
147 of 257
Representative value: 51 / 100
Best for motorway trips
172 of 280
Representative value: 39 / 100
Lowest energy cost per 100 km
Family rank: 212 of 280 through BYD SEAL U 71.8 kWh Comfort
Representative value: 20.2 kWh/100 km
Fastest 0–100 km/h acceleration
Family rank: 237 of 280 through BYD SEAL U 71.8 kWh Comfort
Representative value: 9.3 s
Fastest 10–80% charging
Family rank: 266 of 280 through BYD SEAL U 71.8 kWh Comfort
Representative value: 44 min

Available versions

Compare model versions

Comparison of BYD SEAL U versions
Version	Price	Real-world range	Usable battery	10–80% charging	Boot	Cost / 100 km
	model from PLN 200,900 MotoNewsSeptember 11, 2026	360 km	71.8 kWh	44 min	552 l	PLN 30.74
	~from PLN 215,900 byd.comAugust 27, 2026 the price may be outdated	425 km	87 kWh	45 min	552 l	PLN 31.28

The table uses the default weighted charging price of 1.53 zł/kWh.

Scores by version

How scores are calculated

EvCompass scores for versions of BYD SEAL U
Version	Motorway	City	Family	Charging	Value
					Not calculated

Version guide

Which version fits you?

Lowest price
Longest real-world range
Fastest 10–80% charging
Lowest price per kilometre of range

Point of reference

How it compares with alternatives

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This car	This carBYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design	Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (Juniper - Tesla 4680)	Toyota bZ4X Touring FWD 74.7 kWh (2026)
Price from	~from PLN 215,900	~from PLN 214,990	~from PLN 214,900
Real-world range	425 km	470 km	400 km
Usable battery	87 kWh	74 kWh	71 kWh
Energy consumption	205 Wh/km	157 Wh/km	178 Wh/km
DC power	140 kW	250 kW	150 kW
0–100 km/h	9.6 s	7.2 s	7.2 s

BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design

This car

Price from: ~from PLN 215,900
Real-world range: 425 km
Usable battery: 87 kWh
Energy consumption: 205 Wh/km
DC power: 140 kW
0–100 km/h: 9.6 s

Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (Juniper - Tesla 4680)

Price from: ~from PLN 214,990
Real-world range: 470 km
Usable battery: 74 kWh
Energy consumption: 157 Wh/km
DC power: 250 kW
0–100 km/h: 7.2 s

Toyota bZ4X Touring FWD 74.7 kWh (2026)

Price from: ~from PLN 214,900
Real-world range: 400 km
Usable battery: 71 kWh
Energy consumption: 178 Wh/km
DC power: 150 kW
0–100 km/h: 7.2 s

Compare: BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design (425 km) · Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (Juniper - Tesla 4680) (470 km) · Toyota bZ4X Touring FWD 74.7 kWh (2026) (400 km) · open full comparison

The full picture

Technical details

Battery

Usable battery: 87 kWh
Real-world range: 425 km
Energy consumption: 205 Wh/km
Battery chemistry: LFP
Nominal battery capacity: 89 kWh
Battery type: Lithium-ion
Number of cells: 160
Battery architecture: 400 V
Battery warranty: 8 years
Warranty mileage limit: 250,000 km
Nominal voltage: 512 V
Cell format: Prismatic
WLTP range: 500 km
WLTP rated consumption: 205 Wh/km

Charging

AC charging power: 11 kW
Maximum DC charging power: 140 kW
10–80% charging time: 45 min
11 kW onboard charger: Yes
Plug & Charge: No
Battery preconditioning: No
AC connector: Type 2
AC port location: Right side — rear
AC charging time: 9 h 30 min
DC connector: CCS
DC port location: Right side — rear
Average DC power 10–80%: 85 kW DC
Autocharge: Yes
Automatic battery preconditioning: No

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 9.6 s
Power: 160 kW
Top speed: 175 km/h
Drivetrain: FWD
Torque: 330 Nm

Dimensions

Length: 4,785 mm
Width: 1,890 mm
Height: 1,668 mm
Wheelbase: 2,765 mm
Unladen weight: 2,222 kg
Width with mirrors: 2,085 mm
Gross vehicle weight: 2,557 kg
Maximum payload: 410 kg

Utility

Body type: SUV
Segment: D
Seats: 5
Cargo volume: 552 l
Braked towing weight: 1,300 kg
Availability: Available
Production period: Available since April 2024
Heat pump: Yes
Roof rails: No
Tow hitch: Yes
V2L: Yes
V2H: No
V2G: No
Maximum cargo volume: 1,440 L
Maximum roof load: 75 kg
Tow hitch availability: Yes
Unbraked towing weight: 750 kg
Maximum vertical load: 150 kg
ISOFIX: Yes, 3 seats
Turning circle: 11.1 m
Platform: BYD e-Platform 3.0
Dedicated EV platform: Yes
Maximum V2L output: 3.3 kW AC
V2H via AC: No
V2H via DC: No
V2G via AC: No
V2G via DC: No

Safety

Safety rating: 5/5

Price

Price from: PLN 215,900

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Charging analysis

How quickly you get back on the road

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Peak power: 140 kW
10–80% average: 85 kW
10–80% time: 45 min

Underlying data
SoC %	kW
10	140
24	140
45	85
63	72
80	55

Home charging

Chargers matched to this car

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Best match

ABB

ABB Terra AC 11kW Charging Station - 5m - RFID

Power: 11 kW
Price: PLN 4,305

BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design · AC charging up to 11 kW · view offer

go-e

Stacja ładowania EV - go-e Charger Gemini 11 kW

Power: 11 kW
Price: PLN 3,469.59

BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design · AC charging up to 11 kW · view offer

Voltie

Ładowarka Voltie 11kW T2 - stal nierdzewna, Smart Display, WiFi

Power: 11 kW
Price: from PLN 4,299–4,499

BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design · AC charging up to 11 kW · view offer

Chargers for BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design · 11 kW AC

Ownership costs

What it costs to use this car

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Poland price: ~from PLN 215,900

byd.comAugust 27, 2026

the price may be outdated

Default assumptions

15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks

Energy

PLN 391.02 / month

PLN 4,692.20 / year

Blended consumption for these settings: 205.1 Wh/km

Servicing

PLN 670.00 – PLN 670.00 / year

Tyres

PLN 673.90 – PLN 1,844.55 / year

Total running cost per month

PLN 503.01 – PLN 600.56

Total running cost per kilometre

PLN 0.40 – PLN 0.48 / km

Annual cost components

Energy: PLN 4,692.20
Servicing: PLN 670.00 – PLN 670.00
Tyres: PLN 673.90 – PLN 1,844.55

Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated October 28, 2026. Compare subscriptions for BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design: 923 kWh/year

Calculation assumptions and sources

Real-world consumption

Mild weather: 179 Wh/km

Cold weather: 238 Wh/km

Home tariff

G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh

Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffsSeptember 13, 2026

Indicative

Public DC price

PLN 2.52/kWh · snapshot dated October 28, 2026

all networks (EvCompass)October 28, 2026

Servicing sources

Auto Świat — BYD Seal U Polish ASO servicing costsSeptember 14, 2026
BYD Cyprus — EV maintenance schedule, including Seal U EVSeptember 14, 2026

Tyre sources

Oponeo — 225/50 R18 listingsSeptember 13, 2026
Sustainability — average tyre service life in EuropeSeptember 13, 2026

Not included in the total

Insurance
Depreciation
Financing
Brake pads and discs
Fixed monthly electricity fees

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Efficiency vs. similar cars

205Wh/km

Efficiency

Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This car	Wh/km
BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design	205
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (Juniper - Tesla 4680)	157
Toyota bZ4X Touring FWD 74.7 kWh (2026)	178

Purchase price / km of range

508zł/km

Purchase price / km of range

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This car	zł/km
BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design	508
Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD (Juniper - Tesla 4680)	457
Toyota bZ4X Touring FWD 74.7 kWh (2026)	537

EvCompass scenarios

Match your driving profile

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Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh

Selected profile: Mixed profile

Range: 391–459 km
Energy consumption: 205 Wh/km
Cost / 100 km: PLN 28.8–33.8
Uncertainty: ±8%

Driving profile simulation table
Profile	Range	Energy consumption	Cost / 100 km
Mixed profile	391–459 km	205 Wh/km	PLN 28.8–33.8
Calm city	430–504 km	186 Wh/km	PLN 26.1–30.6
Road 90 km/h	380–446 km	211 Wh/km	PLN 29.6–34.8
Motorway 120 km/h	303–355 km	264 Wh/km	PLN 37.0–43.5
Winter mixed	301–353 km	266 Wh/km	PLN 37.3–43.8
Winter motorway	249–293 km	322 Wh/km	PLN 45.2–53.0