Charging Cost
The electricity cost to run the vehicle.
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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
Safety
Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
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).
All EVs BYD Seal
BYD Seal
RANGE 460 - 570 kms
PRICE $61,990+ Variants BYD Seal Dynamic
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.5 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 150 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 460 km Highway Range 352 km
WLTP Consumption 153 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 range 408 km Consumption 6.6 km / kWh 15 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 63 kWh / 61.4 kWh Chemistry LFP
AC speed (max) 7 kW DC speed (max) 110 kW V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
Safety
Based on 2023 ANCAP rating for 23+ models
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1500 kg Boot Space 400 L / - Frunk 50 L
Shape Sedan Length 4800 mm Width 1875 mm Height 1460 mm Kerb Weight 1922 kg
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BYD Seal Premium
Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 5.9 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 230 kW Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 570 km Highway Range 436 km
WLTP Consumption 166 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 range 506 km Consumption 6.1 km / kWh 16.3 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 84 kWh / 82.6 kWh Chemistry LFP
AC speed (max) 7 kW DC speed (max) 150 kW V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
Safety
Based on 2023 ANCAP rating for 23+ models
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1500 kg Boot Space 400 L / - Frunk 50 L
Shape Sedan Length 4800 mm Width 1875 mm Height 1460 mm Kerb Weight 2055 kg
BYD Seal Performance
BYD Seal Performance
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Price
Performance
0-100 km/h 🔥 3.8 s Top Speed 180 km/h
Total Power 390 kW Drive All Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range 520 km Highway Range 398 km
WLTP Consumption 182 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 range 461 km Consumption 5.6 km / kWh 17.9 kWh / 100 km
Type of driving
Outside temperature
Battery & Charging
Battery 84 kWh / 82.6 kWh Chemistry LFP
AC speed (max) 7 kW DC speed (max) 150 kW V2L Yes V2L Interior - V2L Exterior Type 2 (adaptor)
Safety
Based on 2023 ANCAP rating for 23+ models
Dimensions
Seats 5 Tow Rating 750 kg / 1500 kg Boot Space 400 L / - Frunk 50 L
Shape Sedan Length 4800 mm Width 1875 mm Height 1460 mm Kerb Weight 2185 kg
BYD Seal Dynamic BYD Seal Premium BYD Seal Performance Price $61,990 $69,990 $81,990 Range (WLTP) 460 km 570 km 520 km Highway Range 359 km 445 km 406 km 0-100 km/h 7.5 s 5.9 s 3.8 s Top Speed 180 km/h 180 km/h 180 km/h Drive RWD RWD AWD Power 150 kW 230 kW 390 kW Battery (nominal) 63 kWh 84 kWh 84 kWh Battery (usable) 61.4 kWh 82.6 kWh 82.6 kWh WLTP Consumption 153 Wh/km 166 Wh/km 182 Wh/km Chemistry LFP LFP LFP AC speed 7 kW 7 kW 7 kW DC speed 110 kW 150 kW 150 kW Vehicle to Load Yes Yes Yes Boot space 400 L 400 L 400 L Boot (seats down) - - - Frunk 50 L 50 L 50 L Seats 5 5 5 Length 4800 mm 4800 mm 4800 mm Width 1875 mm 1875 mm 1875 mm Height 1460 mm 1460 mm 1460 mm Weight 1922 kg 2055 kg 2185 kg Tow (braked) 1500 kg 1500 kg 1500 kg Tow (unbraked) 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg
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Ecotricity BYD Seal – New Zealand Review
"I'd probably give this one my seal of approval."
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Sales Rank The BYD Seal is the 41st best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.
Over the past 12 months, the BYD Seal was the 22nd best selling new EV.
See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.
How many BYD Seals have been sold in NZ? There have been 156 BYD Seals 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.
Submodel Units PREMIUM 83KW 83KWH 66 PERFORMANCE AWD 83KW 57 DYNAMIC 61KW 61KWH 33
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