BYD SEAL U DM-i
From
€39,620
Drive-away price: includes the delivery costs
price list 1 January 2026 · Source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl)
Request a quoteWhich versions does the BYD SEAL U DM-i come in?
| Version | Powertrain | Range or consumption (WLTP) | Power | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e-bis)entry | Plug-in hybrid18.3 kWh | 1,080 km | 160 kW (217 hp) | €39,620 |
| SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e) | Plug-in hybrid18.3 kWh | 1,080 km | 160 kW (217 hp) | €39,620 |
| SEAL U DM-i Design AWD (Euro 6.e-bis) | Plug-in hybrid18.3 kWh | 870 km | 238 kW (323 hp) | €47,240 |
| SEAL U DM-i Design AWD (Euro 6.e)top | Plug-in hybrid18.3 kWh | 870 km | 238 kW (323 hp) | €47,240 |
What is the BYD SEAL U DM-i in brief?
- Body type
- SUV
- Powertrain
- Plug-in hybrid
- Range (WLTP)
- 870–1,080 km
- Power
- 160–238 kW (217–323 hp)
- Boot space
- 425 l – 1,440 l
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars (2023)
Our review of the BYD SEAL U DM-i
Compiled with the help of AI from the sources listed; facts checked automatically. We have not driven this car.
The BYD SEAL U DM-i is a plug-in hybrid family SUV that costs from €39,620 on the road (rijklaar) according to the price list of 1 January 2026. Its combined WLTP range on petrol and battery is 870 to 1,080 km, of which 70 to 80 km is fully electric. WLTP fuel consumption runs from 0.7 to 3.2 l/100 km, depending on version and homologation (Euro 6.e or 6.e-bis).
The SEAL U DM-i is above all a spacious, comfortable plug-in hybrid. According to Autozine and TopGear Nederland the hand-over between petrol engine and electric motor is smooth and the cabin is large. Against that comfort, Autozine found the suspension very soft and the steering light and low on feedback. Both testers call the Boost modest in performance; the Design AWD is much quicker (0-100 km/h in 5.9 s against 8.9 s per the price list) but costs €7,620 more.
Buy it if…
- You want a large, well-equipped family SUV that can do daily trips on electricity and does not need a charger on long trips.
- Rear legroom and a big boot (425 to 1,440 l) matter more to you than sporty handling.
- You want to tow up to 1,300 kg and choose the Design AWD for it.
Skip it if…
- You want a car with plenty of road feel and tight handling: Autozine found the suspension very soft and the steering light.
- You regularly need to tow more than 750 kg with the Boost.
- You often want to charge quickly: DC charging is limited to 18 kW.
Best pick
SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e): The Boost costs €39,620, which is €7,620 less than the Design AWD (€47,240), while it has the same 18.3 kWh battery and the same boot space (425 to 1,440 l). Its WLTP electric range of 80 km is even larger than that of the Design AWD (70 km). The Euro 6.e-bis version of the Boost costs the same.
Pros
- According to Autozine and TopGear Nederland it runs mostly as an electric car, with the petrol engine working mainly as a generator and the hand-over barely noticeable.
- According to Autozine and TopGear Nederland the cabin is spacious, with a lot of rear legroom and a large boot.
- According to TopGear Nederland and Autozine the interior is comfort-oriented and well finished; the price list gives generous standard equipment (panoramic roof, heated and ventilated front seats, head-up display, 15.6-inch screen).
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are supported, according to Autozine.
- Five stars from Euro NCAP (2023, tested on the electric SEAL-U), with 90% for adult occupants and 86% for children.
- Electric range of 70 to 80 km (WLTP) and a combined range of up to 1,080 km.
Cons
- According to Autozine the very soft suspension lets the body lean, dive and squat, yet small road imperfections still come through, which the tester found tiring.
- Autozine and TopGear Nederland found the steering light, with little feedback from the front wheels.
- According to Autozine and TopGear Nederland the performance of the front-wheel-drive Boost is modest (0-100 km/h in 8.9 s per the price list).
- TopGear Nederland and Autozine describe the infotainment texts as clumsily translated and the driver display layout as cluttered.
- According to Autozine the driver-assistance systems warn at the slightest lapse, and energy recovery cannot be increased.
Space and luggage
The SEAL U DM-i is 4,775 mm long, 1,890 mm wide (mirrors folded) and 1,670 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,765 mm. The boot holds 425 litres, or 1,440 litres with the rear seats folded (VDA measure). It has five seats. According to the price list the Boost may tow 750 kg braked and the Design AWD 1,300 kg.
Drive and powertrain
The Boost is front-wheel drive with a system output of 160 kW (217 hp) and 300 Nm. It sprints to 100 km/h in 8.9 s and reaches 170 km/h. The Design AWD has all-wheel drive, 238 kW (323 hp) and 550 Nm, and does 0-100 km/h in 5.9 s with a top speed of 180 km/h. Both have an automatic transmission.
Charging and range
The battery has a net capacity of 18.3 kWh. At home or a public charger it charges at up to 11 kW three-phase, and at a fast charger at up to 18 kW DC. The fully electric WLTP range is 80 km (Boost) or 70 km (Design AWD). Together with the 60-litre petrol tank, the combined WLTP range is 1,080 km (Boost, Euro 6.e) or 870 km (Design AWD, Euro 6.e).
Safety
Euro NCAP gave the SEAL-U five stars in 2023, with 90% for adult occupants, 86% for children, 83% for vulnerable road users and 77% for safety assist. The test was done on the electric SEAL-U; Euro NCAP lists the plug-in hybrid Boost (4x2) and Design (4x4) among the versions the rating also applies to.
Price and versions
According to the price list of 1 January 2026 the Boost costs €39,620 and the Design AWD €47,240, both on the road (rijklaar) and including €1,000 for delivery costs and statutory contributions. Both trims come in two homologation versions (Euro 6.e and 6.e-bis) at the same price, with different CO2 values: 16 and 50 g/km for the Boost, 23 and 71 g/km for the Design AWD. The fiscal value is €38,620 for the Boost and €46,240 for the Design AWD.
Updated on 26 October 2026. How we make our reviews
Sources of this review
- BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl): Prijslijst BYD SEAL U DM-i - prijzen en specificaties per 1 januari 2026 (bestand V1.2 08-04-2026)
- Euro NCAP: BYD SEAL-U - Euro NCAP 2023 safety rating (rating published 2023-12-06; PHEV variants added 2024-09-11)
- Autozine: Rij-impressie: BYD Seal U (DM-i Boost) - Dualisme
- TopGear Nederland: BYD Seal U DM-i Boost (2024) review (Ruben Baeten)
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What are the specifications of the BYD SEAL U DM-i?
Figures of the entry version: SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e-bis)
Drivetrain and performance
- Power
- 160 kW (217 hp)
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- 0-100 km/h
- 8.9 s
- Top speed
- 170 km/h
- Engine size
- 1,498 cm3
Battery and charging
- Battery capacity (net)
- 18.3 kWh
- Electric range (WLTP)
- 80 km
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (max.)
- 18 kW
- Fast charging 10-80 %
- not confirmed in an official source
Consumption and emissions
- Consumption (WLTP)
- 2.2 l/100 km
- CO₂ emissions (WLTP)
- 50 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 60 l
- Energy label
- A
Size and weight
- Kerb weight
- 2,015 kg
- Seats
- 5
- Length
- 4,775 mm
- Width
- 1,890 mm
- Height
- 1,670 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,765 mm
- Boot space
- 425 l
- Boot space (seats folded)
- 1,440 l
Towing
- Towing capacity (braked)
- 750 kg
Explained: WLTP, BPM, MRB, company-car tax (bijtelling).
How safe is the BYD SEAL U DM-i?
5 of 5 stars
Euro NCAP test from 2023
- Adult occupants
- 90 %
- Child occupants
- 86 %
- Vulnerable road users
- 83 %
- Safety assist
- 77 %
What does the BYD SEAL U DM-i cost per month?
Example scenario: 5 years, 15,000 km a year
Worked out for the cheapest version: SEAL U DM-i Boost (Euro 6.e-bis).
In an example scenario of 5 years and 15,000 km a year, the BYD SEAL U DM-i costs per month: fuel about €66 (WLTP consumption 2.2 l/100 km, €2.39 per litre (Euro95, CBS 2026-10-19)) and road tax €120 – €131 depending on the province, together €186 – €197 a month. That excludes depreciation, interest, insurance and maintenance. For a plug-in hybrid only the stated WLTP consumption is priced; the other part of the driving (electricity or fuel) is not in it.
| Cost item | Per month | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity or fuel | €66 | 2.2 l/100 km (WLTP, highest value) × €2.39 = €5.26 per 100 km; CBS 2026-10-19 |
| Road tax (MRB) | €120 – €131 | €360 – €394 a quarter in 2026, kerb weight 2,015 kg, all 12 provinces; averaged over 5 years at 2026 rates |
| Total of these two | €186 – €197 |
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What are the rivals of the BYD SEAL U DM-i?
Models in our own overview with the same body type and a shared powertrain, priced within 25 % of the BYD SEAL U DM-i. Ranked by new registrations in 2026 (RDW); those named in our review come first.
| Model | From | Range or consumption (WLTP) | Power | Euro NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Škoda Kodiaqalso a plug-in hybrid SUV, from €44,990 (+14%)Compare SEAL U DM-i and Kodiaq | €44,990 | 123 km (electric) | 150 kW (204 hp) | 5 of 5 (2024) |
| Volkswagen Tiguanalso a plug-in hybrid SUV, from €47,990 (+21%)Compare SEAL U DM-i and Tiguan | €47,990 | 5.8 l/100 km | 96 kW (131 hp) | 5 of 5 (2024) |
| Hyundai TUCSONalso a plug-in hybrid SUV, from €44,995 (+14%)Compare SEAL U DM-i and TUCSON | €44,995 | 66.6 km (electric) | 211.4 kW (288 hp) | 5 of 5 (2021) |
Also named in the sources of our review: Kia Sportage.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the BYD SEAL U DM-i cost?
The BYD SEAL U DM-i costs from €39,620 drive-away (price list 1 January 2026, source: BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl)).
How far does the BYD SEAL U DM-i go?
The BYD SEAL U DM-i has a WLTP range of 870–1,080 km.
How much energy does the BYD SEAL U DM-i use?
The WLTP consumption of the BYD SEAL U DM-i is 0.7–3.2 l/100 km.
What is the towing capacity of the BYD SEAL U DM-i?
The maximum braked towing weight of the BYD SEAL U DM-i is 750–1,300 kg.
How big is the boot of the BYD SEAL U DM-i?
The boot of the BYD SEAL U DM-i holds 425 l, up to 1,440 l with the rear seats folded.
How safe is the BYD SEAL U DM-i according to Euro NCAP?
The BYD SEAL U DM-i scored 5 of 5 stars in the 2023 Euro NCAP test.
Sources
- RDW (Open Data): Gekentekende voertuigen: nieuwe BYD-personenauto's 2026 (t/m 2026-10-24) per handelsbenaming (SoQL-query) (checked on 26 October 2026)
- BYD Europe B.V. (byd.com/nl): Prijslijst BYD SEAL U DM-i - prijzen en specificaties per 1 januari 2026 (bestand V1.2 08-04-2026) (document date 1 January 2026, checked on 26 October 2026)
- Euro NCAP: BYD SEAL-U - Euro NCAP 2023 safety rating (rating published 2023-12-06; PHEV variants added 2024-09-11) (document date 6 December 2023, checked on 26 October 2026)
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