📘 Overview — BYD SEAL U DM-i (Plug-In Hybrid SUV)
BYD SEAL U DM-i is a five-door plug-in hybrid SUV combining a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a BYD Blade Battery in a “Super DM” Dual-Mode intelligent hybrid system. It’s designed to deliver low fuel consumption, long overall range, and capable electric-only driving in daily use. (BYD)
⚙️ Powertrain & Performance
🔹 Hybrid Powertrain: 1.5-litre petrol + electric motor(s) (Super DM tech) (BYD)
🔹 Pure Electric Range (WLTP): about 70–125 km (depending on battery size / trim) (V2C)
🔹 Combined Range (WLTP): ~1080–1125 km with full tanks/battery (BYD)
🔹 Fuel Consumption: approximately 0.9–1.2 L/100 km (WLTP) (Auto Data)
🔹 CO₂ Emissions: ~20–26 g/km (WLTP) (Auto Data)
🔹 Acceleration: ~0–100 km/h in ~8.9 s for FWD, ~5.9 s for AWD variant (Auto Data)
Versions available:
- Front-wheel drive (FWD) ~218 hp with 18.3–26.6 kWh battery (V2C)
- All-wheel drive (AWD) high-performance ~324 hp version (smaller battery) (Auto Data)
🛋️ Interior & Comfort
The interior is premium-oriented with advanced comfort and tech features:
✔ Multifunctional heated/ventilated electric seats with memory (BYD)
✔ Large rotatable touchscreen with voice control (bydauto.com.tr)
✔ Head-Up Display (HUD) (BYD)
✔ Panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting (BYD)
✔ Advanced audio and connectivity (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) (Hedin Automotive)
🧰 Practicality & Space
- Boot space: ~425 L, expandible to ~1440 L with seats down (Wayke)
- Seats: 5 passengers (Auto Data)
- Charging: AC up to 11 kW / DC up to ~18 kW, 30–80 % in ~35 min (Wayke)
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L): power output to run external devices (BYD)
📏 Dimensions & Typical Figures
- Length: ~4785 mm (Automobile Dimension)
- Width: ~1890 mm (Automobile Dimension)
- Height: ~1668 mm (Automobile Dimension)
- Weight: ~1940–2100 kg (varies by trim) (Automobile Dimension)
⭐ Key Highlights
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drive Type | Plug-in Hybrid (Super DM) |
| Electric Range | ~70–125 km (WLTP) |
| Combined Range | ~1080–1125 km (WLTP) |
| Fuel Economy | ~0.9–1.2 L/100 km |
| Power Output | 218–324 hp |
| 0–100 km/h | ~8.9–5.9 s |
| Boot Capacity | 425–1440 L |
| Charging | ~30–80 % in ~35 min (DC) |