2024 BYD Premium Extended Range Review - THIS Seals The Deal |
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- The BYD Seal has been getting alot of positive press lately, but it's been focused largely on the ballisticly-fast Performance AWD model. However, thorough testing of both models have revealed that it's not the Performance AWD model that's worth keeping your eye on - rather, you're better off saving twenty grand and getting the Seal Premium RWD.
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00:00 - Performance or Range?
00:59 - The Stats
02:09 - Walkaround, Exterior
04:56 - Charging
06:13 - Interior, Front
10:36 - Interior, Rear
14:01 - Refinement
15:14 - The ACTUAL Performance
16:06 - Driving Dynamics
19:00 - Value-First?
20:06 - Actual Charging Realities
22:50 - Annoyances
23:26 - Is this the EV to have?
26:41 - Outtro
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Aiman, whats your take on this nor M3?
I think the Seal will attract more buyers than the M3. The quality is better and the more conventional interior is more convenient for most potential buyers.
Agreed on the quality interior, the pricing as well. I'm interested in Seal Performance. It's sublime when I test drive it before. The only dilemma I had is, software support for M3 is better. That's my only reason for still not shooting the bullet 😅
I drew this car yesterday. All good except air condition.
Nice car and great value for money. Similar price here in Australia. One slight concern is that the ground clearance seems a little low. Not sure if it's a an issue in the real world and it might not be any better on the Tesla Model 3.
Thanks Aiman for the review, which as always is excellent. Found that the segment on the charging realities most useful. Is it ok to charge everyday because it is an LFP battery tech? How different is this to others?
LFP batteries are not as energy dense as NMC or LI batteries, but they remain stable for longer. They also don't suffer from the same thermal runaway in event of an undesirable incident.
BYD themselves recommend charging the car to 100% as much as possible, and DC charging at least once a month (if we're not wrong).
@@MalaysianMotoring thanks for the further clarification
Thanks for the review. How about MG4 review, anytime soon?
As soon as they respond to our queries...
Impressed
$10k AUD more here in Australia for the AWD Performance. 160kw/215hp more is worth the $10k which is really nothing for this kind of performance. And two whole seconds faster to 100kmh/62mph than the RWD Premium, which is significant even being 200kgs-300kgs heavier. You’ll be looking at a good $15k more for a Tesla with similar performance. And double the overall cost for an ICE car that can keep up. If I had to buy again, would do it again. Drove a Premium and just didn’t have the kick, which was a deal-breaker. But to each their own!
Unfortunately the annual road tax for the Performance variant here in Malaysia would be a deal breaker for those considering the Performance over the Premium variant. Its almost triple the rate of the Premium.
Performance isn't everything. Australians have a weird obsession with straight-line speed despite overzealous policing and strict speed limits so there isn't really a point. Range and day-to-day usability are far more important factors to consider.
For context, Aiman was an editor at an Australian motoring publication for 4 years.
is it really ok to DC charge the batteries to 100% all the time?
Yes. These are LFP batteries.
Yes, have had one 2 months and because it’s the LFP batteries, you can charge to 100% every time no issues.
it just time consuming, since different curve after the 80%.
@@Audios81 Same to me after 9 months and 20,000 km (BYD Dolphin).
the power is amazing, AC was lacking even at 19 deg c. and the blower is more noisy than the whole car inside lol
We had no such issues, but we keep the temp at 23°C in all cars with climate control.
Yup i had the same problem..the blower is too noisy & car AC was hot at the lowest setting
I have no problems in the hot climate of Thailand.
thanks you
How's the sound system? Brief review?
Very good. We covered this in our earlier review of the Seal Performance. It's the same Dynaudio system in both cars.
2:32 I think the lower LED as quite nice, at night is easy to recon what youre looking at from the other direction.
ada resale value ke kereta EV ni...
As usual, quite a detailed review and it seems this car offer good value for an EV. Quite impressed with the charging curve which is a practical feature. The only missing part is the ADAS system. Was looking forward to some opinions on the ADAS system. It seems that the BYD ADAS is still not up to a level where drivers feel confident or like to use the system. Wonder if this car has any improvement in the ADAS or BYD has made improvement on the software.
We covered that in our Performance review.
The ADAS system on the Seal is very reliable, though it likes to hug the left side of the lane a bit too much. This happens alot with cars or systems calibrated for LHD markets. But Aiman doesn't like to use lane-centering unless it's bumper-to-bumper traffic so it didn't seem cumbersome. Otherwise the ADAS system was engaged on all motorway journeys, and proved to be a very solid drive assistant.
I tested this car today..The suspension is amazing..Just felt the Air cond wasnt cold enough
I test drove the car today as well. The AC was a bit too cold for me so we turned it off on the driver side. I wonder if you drove the car I was in next. It was Premium RWD Black.
I drove the black Premium one too..haha..the blower was too noisy & i felt really hot..Maybe need to adjust some setting
Had a Performance for 2 months and it’s too cold here in Australia. Cold days, 10C, I usually have mine at 30C. So found the opposite of you. Maybe just individual preferences. Came from a ‘21 BMW G20, and it’s def colder than that by a margin.
I have no problems with aircon in Thailand.
vs tesla?;)
We'd rather have this. Twenty times over.
@@MalaysianMotoringcare to share why the massive preference?
@@julianhee1455
1. You can charge it to 100% every time.
2. Superior charging curve.
3. Better aftersales service.
4. More user-friendly cabin.
5. Better ADAS systems.
6. Better build quality & NVH.
7. More comfortable ride.
8. Better service network.
Civic hybrid FE much better sir
@@MalaysianMotoring wow
Now the German EV cars are struggling in China even in Europe, good competition so that German Luxury car could bring down their car pricing.
Single phase goes up to 7kW, you don't need a 3 phase charger. 3 phase charger is only needed to charge 11 or 22kW EV's
Also after the roadtax announcement, RM300+ for Premium and RM900+ for Performance.. it really Seals the deal on the Premium
We have had issues with single-phase chargers getting up to 7kW. Three phase chargers with 11kW deliver the full speed.
Black colour does not make it stand out.
We agree. But then again all the colours available for the Seal are a bit boring.
good value for money yes, but is tainted by the absolutely atrocious software and UI
Yeah. Problem with Chinese products. Their software are usually quite crap
The overall refinement, power, and value is worth it. Had the Performance 2 months now and very happy with it. A software update fixed a lot of the glaring issues, but not all. But for the price, $75k AUD driveaway is downright cheap for what you get. Can easily overlook the shortcomings with the UI and software.
Yeah, better than a half past 6 panel stitching on Tesla where the company is on the verge of collapse with Elon’s eccentric behavior. You will cry when the company collapses
@@vbdemystified709 womp womp cry harder mate
@@nemoralia- not even crying, BYD has a huge reserve. Can’t say the same for Tesla. Accept the fate one day once the “OTA” creed collapses alright. BYD manufactures 70% of the worlds iPad, unlike Tesla selling dreams and burning cash since the company was setup
I don't understand the current fascination with fixed 'racing' style headrest for the front seats.. it's uncomfortable and gives a bad view from the rear.
Our guess? It's cheaper to manufacture.
Agreed. Hate them. Have had a Performance for two months now and have gotten used to them. Had a ‘21 BMw M340i and had the same fixed headrests. Not a fan but they become un-noticeable after time.
I am in India.. got the premium seal - does only about 300 kms! That too on eco mode! Terrible!
Mate, yours might have a battery issue, mine is consistently 550 plus in mixed driving and 480 in highway only driving, and that’s the average in the tests by the car reviewers aswell.
@@AV41979 thanks for your response. Where do u live? And what's the average temperature there these days?
@singlaland, I am leaving in Malaysia and driving Premium model. With current ambient temperature around 35 degC, Spot mode and standard regent., I managed to get around 450-500km range.
Heads up display should only with the AWD version.. not on the RWD, or they changed it...
Not sure which market you're in, but we get the HUD as standard on all variants. Key here is in the name of the channel.
Head up display is there for both models.
What's the point to review a car which came out like 2 years back? It's like reviewing iPhone 13 right now.
Says the person who watched the video long enough to leave a comment. 🤔
Also, it came out 4-months ago.
@@MalaysianMotoring That's the problem when every other person become so-called reviewers. BYD Seal was announced in China in May 2022, with deliveries in August 2022.
@@purplemist2779sorry. You need brain
It was just launched in Malaysia. If you find that it is. not to your liking, go and watch other latest model then.
Ok that's great, but we're not in China are we.
24:20 Wow that's the strongest recommendation of the year.
Can’t wait! Been waiting since February and BYD still not delivered the car yet in Indonesia :(
Great review Aiman, thoroughly produced eventho you already made the performance one. Respect 🫡