BYD SEAL U Scores Top Marks: 5 Green Stars in Green NCAP Test
- BYD SEAL U achieves a 93% average score in Green NCAP, awarded 5 stars
- Utilises BYD’s exclusively developed advanced Super DM (Dual Mode) Technology
- Priced from just £33,205 OTR and on sale now
Green NCAP has tested the BYD SEAL U DM-i (PHEV), marking the third vehicle from the Chinese automaker to undergo the organization’s rigorous assessments. The SEAL U, a D-segment SUV, offers a comfortable driving experience with an impressive WLTP-approved range of 500 kilometers, made possible by an 86 kWh battery and an official consumption rate of 20.5 kWh/100 km. This figure was validated by Green NCAP’s independent testing.
Green NCAP's evaluations go beyond standard homologation tests, highlighting the vehicle's performance under challenging conditions such as the high-load highway cycle and the Cold Ambient Test at -7°C. These scenarios are particularly demanding for large SUVs, where factors such as aerodynamic drag and cabin heating requirements significantly impact energy consumption. Despite these challenges, the SEAL U performed within expected parameters, with higher consumption but still maintaining efficiency.
Overall, the BYD SEAL U achieved an Average Score of 93% and earned a prestigious 5 Green Stars from Green NCAP, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
BYD recently launched its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) the new BYD SEAL U DM-i into the UK market. This sleek and spacious D-segment SUV is a breakthrough in intelligent PHEV technology, offering all the advantages of electric driving without sacrificing range. As part of BYD’s eco-friendly SEAL family, the SEAL U DM-i is available now to purchase from the ever-expanding UK dealer network. With high-end features and competitive pricing, delivering an affordable and efficient solution for everyday travel and long-distance journeys. Prices start from just £33,205 OTR (Boost trim) up to £39,905 OTR (Design trim).
About Green NCAP
Green NCAP is an independent initiative focused on promoting the development of cars that are clean, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. Through rigorous testing, Green NCAP provides valuable insights into the real-world energy consumption and environmental impact of vehicles.
For further information, visit: https://www.greenncap.com/assessments/byd-seal-u-2024-0208/
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About BYD
BYD is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Founded in 1994 as a rechargeable battery maker, BYD now boasts a diverse business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics, with over 30 industrial parks in China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Hungary, and India. From power acquisition and storage to its applications, BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions that reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. Its new energy vehicle footprint now covers six continents, over 100 countries and regions, and more than 400 cities. Listed in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, the company is known to be a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes innovations in pursuit of a greener world. For more information, please visit www.bydglobal.com.
About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, electronic controllers, and automotive-grade semiconductors. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, the DM-i and DM-p hybrid technology, the e-Platform 3.0, the CTB and iTAC technologies, the DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, the XUANJI Architecture, and the Super e-Platform. The company is the world’s first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 12 years in a row.
About BYD Europe
BYD Europe is headquartered in the Netherlands and is the first overseas branch of BYD Group, with a commitment to evolving the international brand BYD Auto to deliver safe and efficient sustainable solutions in new energy vehicles through world-leading technological innovations.
For more information, please visit www.byd.com.
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