Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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per 100 km

Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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km/kWh

Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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BYD Seal

byd seal
OverviewSpecsReviewsSales rank

RANGE

460 - 570kms

PRICE

$62,990+

Specs

BYD Seal Dynamic

2023→
byd seal

Price

Price$62,990

Performance

0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top Speed180 km/h
Total Power150 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range460 km
Highway Range352 km
WLTP Consumption153 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.83/100 km

BYD Seal Dynamic: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range408 km
Consumption6.6 km / kWh
15 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery63 kWh / 61.4 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)7 kW
DC speed (max)110 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior-
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space400 L / -
Frunk50 L
ShapeSedan
Length4800 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1460 mm
Kerb Weight1922 kg

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BYD Seal Premium

2023→
byd seal

Price

Price$72,990

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 5.9 s
Top Speed180 km/h
Total Power230 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range570 km
Highway Range436 km
WLTP Consumption166 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.15/100 km

BYD Seal Premium: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range506 km
Consumption6.1 km / kWh
16.3 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery84 kWh / 82.6 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)7 kW
DC speed (max)150 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior-
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space400 L / -
Frunk50 L
ShapeSedan
Length4800 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1460 mm
Kerb Weight2055 kg

BYD Seal Performance

2023→
byd seal

Price

Price$83,990

Performance

0-100 km/h🔥 3.8 s
Top Speed180 km/h
Total Power390 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range520 km
Highway Range398 km
WLTP Consumption182 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.55/100 km

BYD Seal Performance: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range461 km
Consumption5.6 km / kWh
17.9 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery84 kWh / 82.6 kWh
ChemistryLFP
AC speed (max)7 kW
DC speed (max)150 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior-
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1500 kg
Boot Space400 L / -
Frunk50 L
ShapeSedan
Length4800 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1460 mm
Kerb Weight2185 kg
BYD Seal DynamicBYD Seal PremiumBYD Seal Performance
Price$62,990$72,990$83,990
Range (WLTP)460 km570 km520 km
Highway Range359 km445 km406 km
0-100 km/h7.5 s5.9 s3.8 s
Top Speed180 km/h180 km/h180 km/h
DriveRWDRWDAWD
Power150 kW230 kW390 kW
Battery (nominal)63 kWh84 kWh84 kWh
Battery (usable)61.4 kWh82.6 kWh82.6 kWh
WLTP Consumption153 Wh/km166 Wh/km182 Wh/km
ChemistryLFPLFPLFP
AC speed7 kW7 kW7 kW
DC speed110 kW150 kW150 kW
Vehicle to LoadYesYesYes
Boot space400 L400 L400 L
Boot (seats down)---
Frunk50 L50 L50 L
Seats555
Length4800 mm4800 mm4800 mm
Width1875 mm1875 mm1875 mm
Height1460 mm1460 mm1460 mm
Weight1922 kg2055 kg2185 kg
Tow (braked)1500 kg1500 kg1500 kg
Tow (unbraked)750 kg750 kg750 kg

Local reviews on New Zealand roads

Ecotricity
BYD Seal – New Zealand Review

"I'd probably give this one my seal of approval."

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All Time
44
Last 12 months
26

The BYD Seal is the 44th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, the BYD Seal was the 26th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many BYD Seal's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 122 BYD Seal's registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

BYD Seal registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
PERFORMANCE AWD 83KW50
PREMIUM 83KW 83KWH45
DYNAMIC 61KW 61KWH27
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