I TRIED a Chinese EV for a week…Are they ANY GOOD? | BYD Seal REVIEW!

The 2024 BYD Seal is BYD's latest Electric Car with a package full of tech! But being a brand that you might not have heard of, is it any good and is this what the future might look like?

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Exterior
2:32 Trims & Packages
3:54 Boot
4:27 Frunk
5:22 Rear Seats
7:46 Front Seats
11:15 Multimedia System
15:05 Steering Wheel
15:53 Drive

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[jding]

I watched a video post in a popular youtube channel for BYD: A famous columnist abroad visited BYD last year, at the end of the visit, he asked a question to byd marketing people, "I knew byd have had 20 years of experiences in car manufacturing history, why do you enter international market so late?". The marketing people told him very plitely that she didn't knew the answer, but she would forward the question to byd technical people and they would answer his question.

A week late, the columnist received a email sent from BYD's technical chef, told him that during byd's first 10+ years, they were leaening how to build a car so their design and quality were not good enough to compete. Late byd hired world's 1st class designers, and invested lots of new technologies so their manufacturing capabilities promoted a lot. In 2021 BYD thought they could now compete with all the world brands in both EVs or hybrid.

The columnist late said that he assumed the same factors when he asked the question to byd, but he was very impressed that byd's tech leader gave him the answer so frankly. That's the great attitude of an excellent company.

Go BYD!

[jon_nomad]

I was totally blown away by this Chinese car... imagine that, a Chinese car !!! Both my wife and daughter got one now.

[Richard-wtuq]

I have a Seal and it’s the best car I’ve ever had (my previous cars included a Mercedes S class a couple of Volvos several Japanese and Australian cars and my wife has a wonderful Citroen C5).
There are a number of things you missed on your video. Firstly, at least in Australia, the car has heated/ ventilated front seats and heated rear seats. The seats are also leather on the top two, of the three models we have here. The climate control can be changed via voice control as well as three finger swiping on the screen.
There is also a heads up display which does an excellent job.
BYD has already sent three updates after consumer feedback since the car was released here in December 23.
I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a sedan. They also have a number of SUVs that are worth looking at.

[nikkipedro]

We have had a major OTA update recently in Australia. This allows a vertical three-finger swipe to change temperature and a three-finger horizontal swipe to change the fan speed from any screen. Plus, the voice activation is up there with the best. It can change all the necessary elements of the aircon. This update has dramatically reduced the intrusion of the safety systems as well. So much so one does not need to turn any of it off.

[zircon]

Fun fact: for those who laugh at BYD standing for Build Your Dreams, let me tell you a story. When BYD was founded in 1995, it’s headquarter was located at YaDi (雅迪)Road, Shenzhen city, China, so they named their company YaDi. However, the two words were already taken by other companies, so they added a Bi (比)in front, and that's how BYD came about. As a result, Build Your Dreams was just an English motivational slogan they came up with later.

[Ray-ldmt]

I bought a BYD Seal earlier this year. My first EV ever. Fantastic experience so far. Top quality and fun to drive. Unlikely, I will ever go back to ICE cars.

[daverouth]

Got mine in February and especially since the last two updates which has toned down all the ADAS systems I love my Seal

[Hamed]

I test drove this. Absolutely loved the drive. Just wish my wife will be happy with it.

[westbr]

Just to clarify, they haven’t “just” started making cars. They’ve only recently expanded to new markets. They’ve been making cars for over 20 years.

[johannhermany]

i bought a BYD Seal in Brazil 7 months ago, so far its being a great experience dispite the fact that the infraestructure for charging is not very good yet.But i'd totally recommend it, it's being a wonderful experience so far

[remakeit]

I religiously use the PORTRAIT screen setting when parking as it gives 3 separate camera views instead of 2. And BYD's cameras are really good.

[martinwalker]

Had my BYD Seal premium 5 months now here in Thailand and it is a brilliant car. You mentioned using the V2L for camping but it can do a lot more. I have added an automatic transfer switch to my 18000 BTU house air con which uses the BYD Seal battery as a 220v, 50hz power supply when plugged into the charging/discharge port. It uses 10 to 12 kw hrs from 5pm to 7 am from the BYD which can then be recharged in the morning using solar panels....it works a treat. The V2L is limited to 10 amps so can only run one air con at 8 amps max.

[calvinang]

Here in ASEAN, we have had BYD for approx 2 years, and you guys are talking about it only now. What a reversal of fortune, but i won't be complaining

[jovceata]

i have had mine since Dec 2023 and loving the car also my first EV and will never go back to ICE/Hybrid

[jamesjarman]

have a seal in australia- my first EV. Absolutely love it. As others have mentioned - new update allows three finger swipe to alter climate control from any screen, can also use voice control or buttons on steering wheel.

[JohnnysCafe_]

That was not the BYD price, that was the price after our governments raised the price in order to slow the sales.

[drleishaobo]

I can’t imaging in 2024, “Chinese EVs any good” is still a topic on YT

[garystephens]

BYD make some brilliant cars as do a lot of other Chinese car manufacturers.
The tariffs being introduced by the USA and Europe should tell you all you need to know. The car available from BMW, Audi etc can't compete.

[moncimoov]

here in Indonesia, its very popular.. it took me 4, 5months of waiting to get premium white . the waiting line is insane..
i think it sold around 5000 unit ++
already

my only complaint from this car is the seat adjustment, there is no shortcut, the Brand notification sound is too funky (like an ice cream truck), and the display is a bit too busy and confusing..

other than that, its a perfect car for me

[quocmytube]

Tesla has BYD batteries in their car as well.