Just passed the 1 year mark with my Seal RWD here in Thailand . Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are wireless for a long time. Regen can be adjusted by swiping down on the main screen accessing the shortcut menu, you will find the choice of TWO regen modes there. Adjusting air on temp or fan speed can be made in various ways : use the steering wheel shortcut, use the main screen air con page ( shortcut button on Home Screen ), using 3 fingers to swipe vertical or horizontal to adjust fan speed/temperature or using the voice commands ( set fan speed to 3, set temperature to 22°, etc ). In fact the BYD Assistant can be used for a whole host of voice commands ( open passenger window, close all windows, adjust air con, find me the nearest charging station, play radio station Radio One ). Understandably the amount of options in the car can be overwhelming at first but there are shortcuts for most things ( shortcut to heated and vented seats on the main screen added recently by OT ) and after a while you get to find the shortest route, via the drop down shortcut menu, the steering wheel shortcut buttons ( there’s a menu of adjustments in there also ) or the voice commands. The amount of options far exceeds any other car I have owned and let’s be honest it sounds petty to complain that there are too many options !!
Hi @Andydwyer99 Thank you for your comment and I really appreciate you watching my latest video. I love that you are enjoying your experience with the BYD Seal and I think for a lot of people, it would absolutely work for them. When you mentioned, “understandably the amount of options in the car can be overwhelming at first…”, this is exactly how I felt. You felt exactly how I felt so I’m not sure it’s petty; my video was based around a real world first impression and I ended with what I felt was a very balanced conclusion. If I’d had more time with the car, perhaps I’d have found things easier to live with but hey, we like what we like and my video is just an opinion. It absolutely deserves to be in the mix for anyone who is looking for an electric executive saloon.
@ you’re right “ petty “ was a bit strong, and I apologise for that, as I felt overwhelmed initially and took some time to find all, i think i have found them all !!, the nuances. I am in a country based forum which has a current thread to help Seal owners discover all the Tips and Tricks, also a few FB groups that constantly help others find the small things that get missed often. For example: the main screen is like a tablet, apps can be moved from page to page or bundled in folders as well as personal photos used as wallpapers. Additional apps can be added ( TH-cam, Browsers, Netflix, etc ) but is a little complicated to add them, the dealer here in Thailand has implemented a SIM card change to allow additional apps to be added easily, via GBox, and an additional 3 months free internet usage ( 2 gb monthly ) on top of the already free 2 years deal. So things are moving fast here as there is a price war between the, many, Chinese EV’s available. The price of the Seal has been reduced drastically to compete and make way for the 2025 version . I bought my Seal RWD for the equivalent of £33k 1 year ago, it now costs just over £22k , similar discounts for the AWD version.
@@Andydwyer99 No worries and it sounds like you have had a great experience with your retailer and it appears that there is an abundance of assistance online via forums and videos which is always a massive plus. I can imagine that there is a lot of competition but BYD seem more than aware of the newcomers to the market and are pricing their vehicles accordingly 👍
Enjoyable video. Probably not quite what I’m looking for, to go on my first-ever EV shortlist, but credit to BYD for going close and offering something a bit different but still obviously quality!
@@johnminshall242 Thank you for your comment. First comment on my first video too; I love that! The EV executive saloon segment is a busy place right now with lots of new & existing manufacturers entering this space. The BYD Seal is a great car and is certainly worthy a contender. I’d certainly recommend a test drive ⚡️
@@ElectricBenYT At moment, needing long range, space, comfort and quality interior with great software - and some buttons 😉 - I’m favouring; #1 - ID7 T LR, #2 - Audi A6 e-tron Avant LR, #3 - entry / LR Porsche Macan, and #4 - RWD / LR Hyundai Ioniq9. Of course, these cars are also out of my budget - new! But I do tend to buy 2-3 y/o, so I reckon I could get into one of these by early ‘27 for half new list price.
@ I’ll let you know when it happens. My current Galaxy 6-seater is just over half way on it’s 5-year deal, ending 4/27, so if nothing adverse or dramatic occurs the upgrade will be to follow-on then. Car has to have minimum 250-300+ actual range, be a quick charger, and fairly efficient. Besides doing 60-70k miles a year; no pressure then! Now you can see why it’s not a huge shortlist, as most EVs won’t be suited for the work I do (and I’m not a Tesla (design) fan!)
@ In that case, an EV which was designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle would perhaps be a consideration especially from an efficiency perspective and owing to the amount of miles you do. The electric range from KIA/Hyundai/Genesis might work really well for you. You’ve also got the new Renault Scenic as another option. You’ll have a great time test driving all of these cars I’m sure!
Great to be here for the start of your YT channel, Ben. Oh, the video, very good. Could I suggest, as most people buy used, do some second-hand cars, there is less opposition for your channel if doing so, and likely to be more relevant to the majority of viewers? Followed your link from LI, I hope all goes well.
Thank you @highmoorash7638 You make a great point and I’d love to look at some Approved Used EVs; maybe some ‘what to look out for’ ideas or perhaps ‘how an/some Approved Used vehicles have aged’ as examples. I’m certainly trying to make Approved EVs part of the conversation. Thank you so much for all of your support! 😃⚡️
Hi @frank_5889 Thank you for your comment and it would be brilliant to see and experience vehicles from those two brands. I’m sure it won’t be long before we see them in the U.K. & Europe 👍
BYD does not have what is typically referred to as One Pedal Driving...their regen uses both pedals...BYD does not conform to the TESLA idea of REGEN. They concluded that most people including first time EV buyers would be more comfortable with it their way. They have sold 10 MILLION NEVs of which at least 4.5 million are pure EVs. They are not wrong they are different and their approach is not harming sales. In China in NOVEMBER 2024 they sold 504,000 NEVs....in a single month.
@@honesty_-no9he Hello. Hi. Thank you for watching my BYD Seal review video. There is no denying that awareness of the brand in the U.K. and Europe is arguably at an all time high with more vehicles of theirs on the way. Their approach isn’t harming sales I would absolutely agree and as I hinted at in my video, they definitely have the ability to make customers think twice about being loyal to their legacy automaker brand (in favour of BYD).
Had our Seal for 6 mths now, we got a white one...looks so much better than the one you had imho. The menu gripe you have is not wrong, but with a combination of Voice Control and the Shortcut panel (pull down from top of Large Screen, and most functions can be accessed via shortcut - there are some notable omissions however - Seat Position for example.
@@vbmdsm Thank you for your comment and I love that these things can be changed via a software update. If BYD listen to their customers in a similar way that Tesla does, I’m sure the updates will reflect the wants and needs of those driving them 😃
@@vbmdsm Something to look forward to for sure and I love that things are being constantly improved through convenient and painless software updates. It must make for such a relaxing and stress-free ownership experience.
You don’t need a lead to use Apple CarPlay or android auto. This can be done wirelessly. BYD has also updated the infotainment system multiple times since it was launched as they are always listening to customer feedback which sets them apart from most other manufacturers nowadays. The layout of the 15.6 inch screen is much better now and is much easier to navigate.
@@oliverredmayne3163 Hi. Thank you so much for your comment & it’s great to read that BYD are listening to their customers and implementing continuous updates to make their software better and better. I had the vehicle less than a day and the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto question was one of my questions at the handover but the person I spoke to wasn’t sure if you needed a lead or not. I persevered to try and see if it would work without but to no avail. It may have needed an update or it might not have been available at the time of recording the video. It’s brilliant that it’s now available wirelessly as it was a real negative on the day considering most manufacturers offer this without the need to plug in. The central screen was also VERY clunky on my test car but again excellent that this layout has been improved since and ideally the less interaction you have with any screen whilst you’re driving, the better and it sounds like this has had a major overhaul since I drove it last 👍
@DavidBoag-zy8ym Thank you for taking a look at my video and it’s brilliant that the BYD brand has a presence in Australia. My review was a first impressions video and I’m convinced that the seats are built for long distances where I would imagine very little discomfort in and around your lower back on a cross country trip.
I ordered a 25 plate seal, my currant car is a 24 byd seal, I was going to get the sealion 7 but i just love the seal so much, 45 mins driving this car does not do it justice, more power than an m3 with build quality of mercedes that costs £12 a week to charge is nuts!
@funty3000 Thank you for your comment and I’m really pleased that you are having a phenomenal time with your BYD Seal. I said some really positive things about the Seal; it felt luxurious in most places around the cabin and you could definitely do long road trips in it as I mentioned. EV energy tariffs are incredible and charging at home makes total sense 👍
Hi Ben great video! i imagine you'd have atleast 100k subs by the quality of the video. Im really considering a BYD seal through a compnay car lease the excellence is some £60 a month cheaper than a Tesla model 3 LR RWD. Have your driven both? did you find lots of alerts and bongs with the BYD? I've heard you have to turn them all off every time you drive?
Hi @STRampo500 Thank you for brilliant support and for taking a look at my first TH-cam video. I have driven both vehicles and I know which one I prefer but I guess it really depends on what’s important to you. If you frequently do longer distances and you happen to like tech with a super seamless ownership experience, there’s only one winner here but if you prefer some more traditional design cues, perhaps a little more familiarity and more luxury over performance, then there’s also another option for you too. This EV executive saloon segment is fast becoming a saturated end of the market with vehicles from BMW, Hyundai, KIA, BYD, Tesla, VW, Mercedes-Benz etc all in the mix so there’s plenty to test drive. Noticable absences at the moment include Audi and Ford (let’s see what Jaguar re-launch with) but new models may well be on the way. The alerts on the BYD Seal could be described as communicative but yes, some options will need to be switched off before every drive.
I drive a Seal performance. All the annoying beeps and bongs have been fixed with software updates. The main one was if you go over the speed limit by 2kph, it would beep 4 times. It's now 2 times and you can turn that off. The setting is permanent until you turn it back on. The ADAS systems have been vastly improved with software updates. I love this car and highly recommend
@ That’s great to read and it sounds as though they’ve managed to iron out some of the things which customers reported back as being mildly annoying. Software updates are amazing these days and can patch/replace/enhance etc features and functions within a vehicle’s infotainment system very quickly : )
You do not need to go thru the menu when driving just press VOICE command "BYD please lower temperature by 4 degrees" etc. The voice system in all their cars is excellent. Menu setting should be sorted before you start your journey.
@@honesty_-no9he I’d like to think that the menu screens would be set up with a customer at the Handover stage otherwise I found it very tricky to find what I wanted with so many options screens and very little by way of simplicity but I’m sure this could be rectified by way of a software update. Next time I’m in a BYD Seal, I’ll give the voice control function another go.
Their regen uses both pedals...BYD does not conform to the TESLA idea of REGEN. They concluded that most people including first time EV buyers would be more comfortable with it their way. They have sold 10 MILLION NEVs of which at least 4.5 million are pure EVs. In China in NOVEMBER 2024 they sold 504,000 NEVs....in a single month.
@@honesty_-no9he It’s great that this is offered to customers for a more ICE-focused driving experience (with the use of the brake pedal) but to adjust this in the menu screens was a bit of a nightmare and I would certainly not advise trying to do this on the move. A button or a toggle or something on the home screen even would have made this much easier. Again, if enough of their customers feel it’s a hindrance, I’m sure this could be changed in a future update.
HUD very, very twitchy!??? Explanation required please? 🤔AA & carplay have both been wireless with the OTA updates for some time now, and they have been frequent...I've had 3 in the 6 weeks I've owned my Excellence and only see it improving as they listen and improve the car. 45mins is not enough time in any car, let alone modern cars with infotainment systems. Once you familiarise yourself and organise your shortcuts it's easy - Like ALL EV's these days, the car you buy will not be the car you end up with - I don't see myself ever going back to ICE! 😄
Hi @mdr-lw2bn The driver display and head up display were super twitchy and it might have been a glitch within the vehicle I was testing. I asked at the Handover whether it was wired or wireless and the Sales person didn’t know. I couldn’t get the vehicle to connect wirelessly and as soon as I plugged in a cable, it worked first time. I too would never ever contemplate going back to an ICE vehicle. I think my sentiments were a true reflection on how maybe someone would feel initially upon collection. I understand that things will improve over time and you would get used to the menu screens and shortcuts after a while but I just found it all unnecessarily complicated. I’m sure software updates will help simplify its menu screens so much more.
@@ElectricBenYT I came out of my 13yr old Saab 9-3 to this, spent 10mins sussing things out before pulling away, shed one tear for the Saab 🥲and have never looked back! Each OTA brings something new, something better and only more reasons to question why I didn't do it sooner.
@@mdr-lw2bn It sounds like you made a great decision there and lot of people are going electric and not one second regretting it. What a great car to jump into!
Hi @milesfreeman3306 Thank you for watching my review of the BYD Seal and thank you for your comment. Out of interest, do you own or have you test driven one? If so, what did you like and what didn’t you like?
All of you reviewing a car after a 5 min drive you’re a bit off topic. It’s not bad to state that the car has no flaws. If you do a long term test drive you’ll be completely amazed. By the way do you happen to know that Toyota Corolla and rav4 are completely constructed by BYD? And also Mercedes Benz 2.0 engines are built by BYD. For closing all items you describe as negative in reality they’re not if you drive the car a bit more….
@@Randomas32 Hi. Thank you for taking a look at my video and I really appreciate your comments. I think on reflection, my review of the vehicle was balanced. I said some really positive things about the car but all I can do is report back and give my opinions from the time I had it available to me. It’s a great car, there’s no denying it, but there are also, naturally, things I’m not a big fan of either. Who thought we’d reach a stage where we’d be saying that there is now so much choice in this segment? It’s brilliant to see so many EVs becoming available and I think the final line of my review really sums up the impact the brand are having globally.
Just passed the 1 year mark with my Seal RWD here in Thailand .
Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are wireless for a long time.
Regen can be adjusted by swiping down on the main screen accessing the shortcut menu, you will find the choice of TWO regen modes there.
Adjusting air on temp or fan speed can be made in various ways : use the steering wheel shortcut, use the main screen air con page ( shortcut button on Home Screen ), using 3 fingers to swipe vertical or horizontal to adjust fan speed/temperature or using the voice commands ( set fan speed to 3, set temperature to 22°, etc ).
In fact the BYD Assistant can be used for a whole host of voice commands ( open passenger window, close all windows, adjust air con, find me the nearest charging station, play radio station Radio One ).
Understandably the amount of options in the car can be overwhelming at first but there are shortcuts for most things ( shortcut to heated and vented seats on the main screen added recently by OT ) and after a while you get to find the shortest route, via the drop down shortcut menu, the steering wheel shortcut buttons ( there’s a menu of adjustments in there also ) or the voice commands.
The amount of options far exceeds any other car I have owned and let’s be honest it sounds petty to complain that there are too many options !!
Hi @Andydwyer99 Thank you for your comment and I really appreciate you watching my latest video.
I love that you are enjoying your experience with the BYD Seal and I think for a lot of people, it would absolutely work for them.
When you mentioned, “understandably the amount of options in the car can be overwhelming at first…”, this is exactly how I felt. You felt exactly how I felt so I’m not sure it’s petty; my video was based around a real world first impression and I ended with what I felt was a very balanced conclusion.
If I’d had more time with the car, perhaps I’d have found things easier to live with but hey, we like what we like and my video is just an opinion. It absolutely deserves to be in the mix for anyone who is looking for an electric executive saloon.
@ you’re right “ petty “ was a bit strong, and I apologise for that,
as I felt overwhelmed initially and took some time to find all, i think i have found them all !!, the nuances.
I am in a country based forum which has a current thread to help Seal owners discover all the Tips and Tricks, also a few FB groups that constantly help others find the small things that get missed often.
For example: the main screen is like a tablet, apps can be moved from page to page or bundled in folders as well as personal photos used as wallpapers. Additional apps can be added ( TH-cam, Browsers, Netflix, etc ) but is a little complicated to add them, the dealer here in Thailand has implemented a SIM card change to allow additional apps to be added easily, via GBox, and an additional 3 months free internet usage ( 2 gb monthly ) on top of the already free 2 years deal.
So things are moving fast here as there is a price war between the, many, Chinese EV’s available.
The price of the Seal has been reduced drastically to compete and make way for the 2025 version .
I bought my Seal RWD for the equivalent of £33k 1 year ago, it now costs just over £22k , similar discounts for the AWD version.
@@Andydwyer99 No worries and it sounds like you have had a great experience with your retailer and it appears that there is an abundance of assistance online via forums and videos which is always a massive plus.
I can imagine that there is a lot of competition but BYD seem more than aware of the newcomers to the market and are pricing their vehicles accordingly 👍
Enjoyable video. Probably not quite what I’m looking for, to go on my first-ever EV shortlist, but credit to BYD for going close and offering something a bit different but still obviously quality!
@@johnminshall242 Thank you for your comment. First comment on my first video too; I love that! The EV executive saloon segment is a busy place right now with lots of new & existing manufacturers entering this space. The BYD Seal is a great car and is certainly worthy a contender. I’d certainly recommend a test drive ⚡️
@@ElectricBenYT At moment, needing long range, space, comfort and quality interior with great software - and some buttons 😉 - I’m favouring;
#1 - ID7 T LR,
#2 - Audi A6 e-tron Avant LR,
#3 - entry / LR Porsche Macan, and
#4 - RWD / LR Hyundai Ioniq9.
Of course, these cars are also out of my budget - new! But I do tend to buy 2-3 y/o, so I reckon I could get into one of these by early ‘27 for half new list price.
@@johnminshall242All very different EVs but it shows the plethora of battery electric vehicles now available. I’d love to find out what you go for.
@ I’ll let you know when it happens. My current Galaxy 6-seater is just over half way on it’s 5-year deal, ending 4/27, so if nothing adverse or dramatic occurs the upgrade will be to follow-on then.
Car has to have minimum 250-300+ actual range, be a quick charger, and fairly efficient. Besides doing 60-70k miles a year; no pressure then! Now you can see why it’s not a huge shortlist, as most EVs won’t be suited for the work I do (and I’m not a Tesla (design) fan!)
@ In that case, an EV which was designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle would perhaps be a consideration especially from an efficiency perspective and owing to the amount of miles you do. The electric range from KIA/Hyundai/Genesis might work really well for you. You’ve also got the new Renault Scenic as another option. You’ll have a great time test driving all of these cars I’m sure!
Great to be here for the start of your YT channel, Ben.
Oh, the video, very good. Could I suggest, as most people buy used, do some second-hand cars, there is less opposition for your channel if doing so, and likely to be more relevant to the majority of viewers?
Followed your link from LI, I hope all goes well.
Thank you @highmoorash7638 You make a great point and I’d love to look at some Approved Used EVs; maybe some ‘what to look out for’ ideas or perhaps ‘how an/some Approved Used vehicles have aged’ as examples. I’m certainly trying to make Approved EVs part of the conversation. Thank you so much for all of your support! 😃⚡️
well done Ben, great video
I really appreciate your awesome comment and thank you for taking a look 👊⚡️
love it! youre right on point about BYD and I hope they listen, would love to see your opinions on NIO or Xpeng equivalents.
Hi @frank_5889 Thank you for your comment and it would be brilliant to see and experience vehicles from those two brands. I’m sure it won’t be long before we see them in the U.K. & Europe 👍
BYD does not have what is typically referred to as One Pedal Driving...their regen uses both pedals...BYD does not conform to the TESLA idea of REGEN. They concluded that most people including first time EV buyers would be more comfortable with it their way. They have sold 10 MILLION NEVs of which at least 4.5 million are pure EVs. They are not wrong they are different and their approach is not harming sales. In China in NOVEMBER 2024 they sold 504,000 NEVs....in a single month.
@@honesty_-no9he Hello. Hi. Thank you for watching my BYD Seal review video. There is no denying that awareness of the brand in the U.K. and Europe is arguably at an all time high with more vehicles of theirs on the way.
Their approach isn’t harming sales I would absolutely agree and as I hinted at in my video, they definitely have the ability to make customers think twice about being loyal to their legacy automaker brand (in favour of BYD).
Had our Seal for 6 mths now, we got a white one...looks so much better than the one you had imho. The menu gripe you have is not wrong, but with a combination of Voice Control and the Shortcut panel (pull down from top of Large Screen, and most functions can be accessed via shortcut - there are some notable omissions however - Seat Position for example.
@@vbmdsm Thank you for your comment and I love that these things can be changed via a software update. If BYD listen to their customers in a similar way that Tesla does, I’m sure the updates will reflect the wants and needs of those driving them 😃
@@ElectricBenYT From what I've seen online, the 1.31 update has some good improvements...don't have it yet here in AUS.
@@vbmdsm Something to look forward to for sure and I love that things are being constantly improved through convenient and painless software updates. It must make for such a relaxing and stress-free ownership experience.
You don’t need a lead to use Apple CarPlay or android auto. This can be done wirelessly. BYD has also updated the infotainment system multiple times since it was launched as they are always listening to customer feedback which sets them apart from most other manufacturers nowadays. The layout of the 15.6 inch screen is much better now and is much easier to navigate.
@@oliverredmayne3163 Hi. Thank you so much for your comment & it’s great to read that BYD are listening to their customers and implementing continuous updates to make their software better and better. I had the vehicle less than a day and the Apple CarPlay/Android Auto question was one of my questions at the handover but the person I spoke to wasn’t sure if you needed a lead or not. I persevered to try and see if it would work without but to no avail. It may have needed an update or it might not have been available at the time of recording the video. It’s brilliant that it’s now available wirelessly as it was a real negative on the day considering most manufacturers offer this without the need to plug in. The central screen was also VERY clunky on my test car but again excellent that this layout has been improved since and ideally the less interaction you have with any screen whilst you’re driving, the better and it sounds like this has had a major overhaul since I drove it last 👍
I have had my Seal for 11 months, brilliant vehicle, zero faults, much better than Tsla m3 i did bulk kilometres in, I am in Australia.
@DavidBoag-zy8ym Thank you for taking a look at my video and it’s brilliant that the BYD brand has a presence in Australia. My review was a first impressions video and I’m convinced that the seats are built for long distances where I would imagine very little discomfort in and around your lower back on a cross country trip.
I ordered a 25 plate seal, my currant car is a 24 byd seal, I was going to get the sealion 7 but i just love the seal so much, 45 mins driving this car does not do it justice, more power than an m3 with build quality of mercedes that costs £12 a week to charge is nuts!
@funty3000 Thank you for your comment and I’m really pleased that you are having a phenomenal time with your BYD Seal.
I said some really positive things about the Seal; it felt luxurious in most places around the cabin and you could definitely do long road trips in it as I mentioned.
EV energy tariffs are incredible and charging at home makes total sense 👍
You mentioned about doing an overtaking manoeuvre but didn't actually show it...
Hi Ben great video! i imagine you'd have atleast 100k subs by the quality of the video.
Im really considering a BYD seal through a compnay car lease the excellence is some £60 a month cheaper than a Tesla model 3 LR RWD. Have your driven both?
did you find lots of alerts and bongs with the BYD? I've heard you have to turn them all off every time you drive?
Hi @STRampo500 Thank you for brilliant support and for taking a look at my first TH-cam video.
I have driven both vehicles and I know which one I prefer but I guess it really depends on what’s important to you. If you frequently do longer distances and you happen to like tech with a super seamless ownership experience, there’s only one winner here but if you prefer some more traditional design cues, perhaps a little more familiarity and more luxury over performance, then there’s also another option for you too.
This EV executive saloon segment is fast becoming a saturated end of the market with vehicles from BMW, Hyundai, KIA, BYD, Tesla, VW, Mercedes-Benz etc all in the mix so there’s plenty to test drive. Noticable absences at the moment include Audi and Ford (let’s see what Jaguar re-launch with) but new models may well be on the way.
The alerts on the BYD Seal could be described as communicative but yes, some options will need to be switched off before every drive.
I drive a Seal performance. All the annoying beeps and bongs have been fixed with software updates. The main one was if you go over the speed limit by 2kph, it would beep 4 times. It's now 2 times and you can turn that off. The setting is permanent until you turn it back on. The ADAS systems have been vastly improved with software updates. I love this car and highly recommend
@ That’s great to read and it sounds as though they’ve managed to iron out some of the things which customers reported back as being mildly annoying. Software updates are amazing these days and can patch/replace/enhance etc features and functions within a vehicle’s infotainment system very quickly : )
You do not need to go thru the menu when driving just press VOICE command "BYD please lower temperature by 4 degrees" etc. The voice system in all their cars is excellent. Menu setting should be sorted before you start your journey.
@@honesty_-no9he I’d like to think that the menu screens would be set up with a customer at the Handover stage otherwise I found it very tricky to find what I wanted with so many options screens and very little by way of simplicity but I’m sure this could be rectified by way of a software update. Next time I’m in a BYD Seal, I’ll give the voice control function another go.
RWD BYD SEAL is best choice for most people and per usual RWD single motor equals more range.
@@honesty_-no9he Even though I didn’t test that one, the RWD version will likely work for most people especially in the U.K.
Their regen uses both pedals...BYD does not conform to the TESLA idea of REGEN. They concluded that most people including first time EV buyers would be more comfortable with it their way. They have sold 10 MILLION NEVs of which at least 4.5 million are pure EVs. In China in NOVEMBER 2024 they sold 504,000 NEVs....in a single month.
@@honesty_-no9he It’s great that this is offered to customers for a more ICE-focused driving experience (with the use of the brake pedal) but to adjust this in the menu screens was a bit of a nightmare and I would certainly not advise trying to do this on the move. A button or a toggle or something on the home screen even would have made this much easier. Again, if enough of their customers feel it’s a hindrance, I’m sure this could be changed in a future update.
HUD very, very twitchy!??? Explanation required please? 🤔AA & carplay have both been wireless with the OTA updates for some time now, and they have been frequent...I've had 3 in the 6 weeks I've owned my Excellence and only see it improving as they listen and improve the car. 45mins is not enough time in any car, let alone modern cars with infotainment systems. Once you familiarise yourself and organise your shortcuts it's easy - Like ALL EV's these days, the car you buy will not be the car you end up with - I don't see myself ever going back to ICE! 😄
Hi @mdr-lw2bn The driver display and head up display were super twitchy and it might have been a glitch within the vehicle I was testing.
I asked at the Handover whether it was wired or wireless and the Sales person didn’t know. I couldn’t get the vehicle to connect wirelessly and as soon as I plugged in a cable, it worked first time.
I too would never ever contemplate going back to an ICE vehicle.
I think my sentiments were a true reflection on how maybe someone would feel initially upon collection. I understand that things will improve over time and you would get used to the menu screens and shortcuts after a while but I just found it all unnecessarily complicated. I’m sure software updates will help simplify its menu screens so much more.
@@ElectricBenYT I came out of my 13yr old Saab 9-3 to this, spent 10mins sussing things out before pulling away, shed one tear for the Saab 🥲and have never looked back! Each OTA brings something new, something better and only more reasons to question why I didn't do it sooner.
@@mdr-lw2bn It sounds like you made a great decision there and lot of people are going electric and not one second regretting it. What a great car to jump into!
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Hi @milesfreeman3306 Thank you for watching my review of the BYD Seal and thank you for your comment. Out of interest, do you own or have you test driven one? If so, what did you like and what didn’t you like?
All of you reviewing a car after a 5 min drive you’re a bit off topic. It’s not bad to state that the car has no flaws. If you do a long term test drive you’ll be completely amazed. By the way do you happen to know that Toyota Corolla and rav4 are completely constructed by BYD? And also Mercedes Benz 2.0 engines are built by BYD. For closing all items you describe as negative in reality they’re not if you drive the car a bit more….
@@Randomas32 Hi. Thank you for taking a look at my video and I really appreciate your comments. I think on reflection, my review of the vehicle was balanced. I said some really positive things about the car but all I can do is report back and give my opinions from the time I had it available to me. It’s a great car, there’s no denying it, but there are also, naturally, things I’m not a big fan of either.
Who thought we’d reach a stage where we’d be saying that there is now so much choice in this segment?
It’s brilliant to see so many EVs becoming available and I think the final line of my review really sums up the impact the brand are having globally.