Premium BYD Seal Highway Range and Efficiency Sydney to Hunter Valley

Evaluation of Range and Efficiency of Premium variant BYD Seal while travelling at highway speeds of 110kph using ICC Intelligent Cruise Control between Sydney and Hunter Valley with no charging stops in between by BYD Tom aka Tesla Tom of Ludicrous Feed in Sydney Australia February 2024
Premium BYD Seal Highway Range and Efficiency Sydney to Hunter Valley

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00:00 Introduction
00:53 Preparing the Seal
01:46 Overnight Charging
02:12 Start of highway driving
02:34 Setting Cruise Control
03:03 Speedometer calibration
03:38 Normal Mode
04:12 Breaking in an EV?
04:38 Cruise Control 5kph increments
05:01 Change of Plans 1
05:39 I love Waze!
06:08 Sound Insulation and Suspension
06:23 Autosteer
06:41 Efficiency update 1
07:34 Head Up Display
08:00 Cruise Control Speed Maintenance
11:08 Efficiency update 2
11:43 Air Conditioning Adjustment
12:16 Apple Carplay Widget Mode
12:33 500km full charge is possible
13:15 Alternate way to get to Air Conditioning Settings
13:40 Change of Plans 2
14:30 Slower roads to the Hunter Valley
15:16 Rain Sensing Wipers
15:43 Hunter Valley
16:35 Recharge with Coffee
16:56 Halfway point
17:44 No need to charge!
18:55 Level Railway crossing
19:11 Enjoying the handling
19:33 Regenerative braking on Cruise Control
19:52 Back on the highway
20:28 1000km on the odometer
20:41 Efficiency update 3
20:56 500km full charge is definitely possible
21:20 Efficiency update 4
21:52 Final thoughts
24:04 Efficiency and Range Calculations

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Ludicrous Feed is a Sydney-based YouTube channel that started in 2018 after Tom purchased his Tesla Model S. He wanted to show the reality of Australian daily life with his family and an electric vehicle. Tom provides straightforward candid insights into key issues around EV adoption such as vehicle range, charging infrastructure and road trip planning. The weekly live stream provides an opportunity for audience members to engage with others from the EV community as well as to stay up to date with the latest industry news. Tom also has a Tesla Powerwall 2 coupled with rooftop solar and has reviewed many other electric vehicles for the channel including brands such as BYD, Polestar, Volvo, MG, Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, Cupra and Rolls Royce.

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[ricosun]

I traveled from Melb eastern suburbs to the Great ocean road and back, 405km covered, started with 99% battery, got back with 20% battery. 2 Adults, air con on 21 degrees, 28 degrees sunny day. Seal Premium, quiet, comfortable, great range, the perfect day trip EV.

[thenighttale-gx]

I'm a Uber driver. i used to spent 600-1000 usd permonth for fuel, depend on how often i got order. since i used EV i only spent 150-300 usd permonth, with the similar range of driving. that was a huge saving for me. Plus, I don't need to change oil engine for EV, which is another saving for my little wallet. so far, the only maintenance i spent for my EV was changing tire.

[TassieEV]

Thanks Tom...watched it on my lunch break. Nice to see. Have seen a few Seal's here in Hobart they just look so good. Nice to see the efficiency is also really good.

[daxbrah]

I'm located in Ireland and considering the Seal myself. Thank you for all of these videos. very informative and have been enjoying loads!

[fordgrunt]

Thanks for the video. I will have been hanging to see a real world BYD Seal range & efficiency test.

Extra bonus got to see you drive on my local roads in the Hunter Valley 👍🏻

[AY-dwom]

For your question, there is a break in period to every mechanical part of the car that includes the transmission reduction gear, also for the bearings of everything from the electrical engine to the wheels etc... also the car's breaks need burn in and the suspension. they shed small metal particles when they are new and reshape their surfaces. so do it gently for the first 1000 miles.
*also the rubber of the wheels need first 300km to reshape its surface for best traction. bare that in mind.

[electriccarstv]

Thank you very much for the video. This is exactly what I needed to see. The range and efficiency is perfect. I found your video based on another video of yours. When I searched for a video called BYD Seal, I did not find your video - I recommend changing the name of the video to BYD Seal range test. I have subscribed and am following. I bought a BYD Atto 3 Design a month ago and I'm satisfied, but Seal will probably be next in line. I've been driving on electricity since February 2016. 1) Peugeot iOn 2) Hyundai ioniq 28kWh 3) Tesla Model 3 Performance 4) Škoda Citigoe 5) Tesla Model S85 6) Dacia Spring 7) BYD Atto 3 Design

[benpaynter]

Hi mate, been watching you videos for the last week I ordered a seal performance. I’m no YouTuber but it’s funny I found this video by recommended videos because I live in Muswellbrook Hunter valley. I’ll do a trip from here down to Sydney shortly after buying! Thanks for putting this up now I just have to try and keep my license intact

[sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu]

The more of your content u watch the more I'm in love with this car. First knew of your channel when you tested the Atto 3 across the Sydney Harbour. This video shows the car is efficient enough for me to drive from Bulawayo to Harare (439km). Harare has EV charging stations so return trip isn't an issue.
Thanks for all the work you're doing to help us gain perspective.

[jeffstevens]

Thanks Tom. I asked the staff about the eco thing when picking my Atto 3, and they said "nah! Just drive it normally. there's nothing to break in." In my opinion, they put it in all their manuals because they have a lot of hybrid models, mainly in China.

[christopherhunt]

Thanks for the video!

I also did a long range high speed test in my Seal Premium. Headwinds matter, and I suspect that your return trip had a headwind hence slightly less efficient.

My trip south gave a projected range of 460km, and the return was 550km. Because of a strong headwind!

Also, ECO mode is encouraged on the freeway. You won’t notice any difference there, I don’t reckon.

I’ve also driven down to VIC and back from Sydney. I’m comfortable with 300km segments and taking 2-3 30 min breaks to charge. The 500km+ range enables this.

Again though, headwinds matter for any car. I’d encourage people to consider them in a trip.

[andys.]

Thank you Tom, good video. Good to see the Seal has a good efficiency!
We went to the same place last July totaling 338 km and averaging 155wh/km with our MYP (18")

[Wingchowtravelblog]

The exterior design of Seal is designed by JuanMa Lopez from Lamborghini and the interior is designed by Michele Paganetti from Mercedes Maybach

[yggdrasil]

Love the way the screen on the instrument cluster gives you the kW being drawn at each moment. It's sort of like the old rev counters in an ICE, giving an indication of how much power you're using. Very useful if you're on low charge and want to drive as conservatively as possible. Nice big numerals as well.

[PiSundays-mbmy]

Thanks for the informative videos Tom, helped me put in an order for a Seal! Look forward to your Sydney to Melbourne trip in the Seal sometime. Keen to see if the charging infra has improved since your Atto trip

[adamdukat]

Hi Tommy, and Thank You for Your lovely drive. In my equivalence (Seal Premium) I am having similar trips weekly. With a similar economy. I can only confirm all that You did show us. In June this year, it will be my first longer road trip from Adelaide, Melbourne to Sydney and back. Can't wait. Happy as Larry. Griteengs. Adam from Adelaide. Bye.

[pkerry]

19:10 i think it really depends on the state I know in Queensland its very convient and well thought out for DC and ac Chargers and most are under cover in shopping centers.

[regis]

Merci pour toutes vos vidéos que je regarde et qui sont très intéressantes et me conforte dans mon achat de la Seal en 4 roues motrices que j'attends pour début mars en France.

[RickRobinsonDonnellan]

My theory behind the "eco mode for 2km" methodology is more aimed at YOU being new to how the car feels and goes. Considering they are quite fast, I think they would be wanting to avoid a reputation of people crashing them soon after purchase.