SEAL U 87 kWh Design

The BYD SEAL U 87 kWh Design is a 5-seat SUV with front-wheel drive, not sold in the UK, but on sale from €44,990 in Germany and €45,690 in the Netherlands. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 9.6 seconds, slower than 88% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 264 miles (425 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 52% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 110th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.0 mi/kWh (205 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 87 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 85 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 260 miles (418 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses LFP chemistry, which manufacturers generally allow to be charged to 100% routinely.

Second-hand in Germany, a 2024 example is estimated at €21,400–€24,100 and a 2025 one at €25,600–€29,200, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2024 car should still manage about 254 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.