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BYD Seal U DM-i (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews

Name: BYD Seal U DM-i
Brand: BYD
Author: Dennis de Kruijf

Plug-in hybrid SUV with 1.5L petrol engine and 18.3 or 26.6 kWh LFP Blade battery.

By Dennis de Kruijf, maker and owner Last updated 1 January 2026

from € 34,990

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Specifications

Generation: DM-i PHEV (2024+, EU)

Technical specifications, indicative. WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See our sources and methodology or the glossary.
Body style	SUV
Seats	5
Doors	5
Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range)	18.3
Power (hp)	215
0–100 km/h (seconds)	8.9
Top speed (km/h)	170
Length (mm)	4,775
Width, excl. mirrors (mm)	1,890
Height (mm)	1,670
Kerb weight (kg)	1,940
Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak)	18
Boot (l)	425

Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)

Fast charging on the road (DC = the rapid charger you find at motorway stops, not home charging): indicative time from 10 to 80 percent, calculated from the specs — not measured by us. Actual time varies with charger, temperature and battery level at the start. The 10→80% window is the standard benchmark because the final stretch (80→100%) deliberately charges slower to protect the battery.
Charging situation	10→80% (minutes)
At the car's own maximum charging rate (18 kW)	~ 69
At a 50 kW charger	~ 69

How is this calculated?

We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.

More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.

Frequently asked

What does the BYD Seal U DM-i cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 34,990 (reference date 2026-01-01). Not an offer.

How long does fast-charging the BYD Seal U DM-i take (10→80%)?

Roughly 69 minutes on a 18 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.

How big is the battery in the BYD Seal U DM-i?

18.3 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.

How much boot space does the BYD Seal U DM-i have?

425 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.

Owner experiences

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In depth

Electric WLTP range 80-125 km (manufacturer figure, indicative).

The BYD Seal U DM-i in figures

The Seal U DM-i is an SUV with 5 seats and 5 doors, on sale since 2024. Generation DM-i PHEV (2024+, EU). Drivetrain: plug-in hybrid. Quoted output: 215 hp.

Range and charging

The battery holds 18 kWh (factory figure). DC charging up to around 18 kW.

Space, price and notes

Boot space 425 l. The indicative list price starts at 34,990 euro (as of 2026-01-01). No offer and no sale through this site. Figures come from factory data and open registers; each rating shows its source. A per-category score appears as soon as a traceable source is available. Check trim and options with the official source. This page is an independent spec and rating reference.

BYD Seal U DM-i: next steps?

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