Thank you! I appreciate it. I found the instant acceleration unpleasant , as the car seemed eager to veer off course rather than maintain a straight path, likely due to its overly soft suspension. At 6:27, it noticeably bounced more than I'm used to.
If looking into the SUV/crossover sphere - which EV would you recommend currently that has a similar pricing as the BYD Seal U? Do you maybe have a list of cars that I should look at and test-drive? Really appreciate your videos and insights!
@@GDrives_NL many thanks for the list! Seems like the Volvo is a little bit smaller and more of a compact SUV. I am not sure if some of the brands are available in Austria.
The Volvo is slightly shorter, but it’s pretty much the same in height and width. You might also want to check out the Renault Scenic it’s got an impressive range! The Ioniq 5 just had a facelift, and the Skoda Elroq is coming soon, priced under €40k. Oh, and I almost forgot about the Ford Explorer EV l. I drove it on the track, and it felt super comfortable and stable, even at high speeds in the corners.
@@GDrives_NL You are absolutely right, great cars. Problem here.. same trim as the BYD costs about 7-10k more than the Seal U. Doesn't really matter which car we are looking at: Elroq, Scenic, Ioniq 5 etc. It seems like that the price is only comparable with the basic trims of all the mentioned cars. And those are pretty "naked" :D
@@JustChilled2602 That's absolutely correct. There are few manufacturers that offer the same specs for the price of a BYD SAIL. However, as you may have noticed, I've driven quite a few EV SUVs, and this one was the least impressive in terms of handling. The car constantly bounced and leaned in every corner. If it's financially feasible, pay a bit more, and you'll get a car that drives better.
I've driven this car and the id4 for like 2 kms (same road) / test drive , it felt way slower than the id4 even though the speedometer was similar in both trips (60-90 km/h) with similar acceleration rate , it felt more comfy especially for the passengers , the id4 felt more instant and sporty and lighter (even though the id4 is heavier), but i don't think the passengers would be happier in the Id4 (but they wouldn't be mad because the suspension is still pretty good in the id4), long story short , im now confused about these two cars.
Which version of the ID4 did you drive? The Pure model seems quite basic. Personally, I wouldn't opt for it considering it has a 55 kWh battery with a real range of under 300 km and only 50 kWh DC charging. Interestingly, it's priced similarly to the BYD. To match the BYD's specs, you'd need to spend at least €50k on the ID4. If these are your only options, I'd lean towards the BYD SEAL U for its price and performance. However, I found the suspension too soft for my liking. Service is crucial too; my experience with Tesla's service has been poor, so I'm considering other brands for my next car. I've heard that BYD isn't very transparent either. A colleague's Atto 3 had a fire incident due to a short circuit, and although the problem was addressed, BYD didn't provide much insight into the cause. The faulty part wasn't even examined in Europe but in China.
Where i live we actually important the Chinese models of both the id4 and the seal U (song plus champion) yes a very silly name but still mostly the same car with less airbags , i tried the id4 pure plus cementic color , both prices are around 34k$ brand new 2023 models , but maintenance would be a through a third party guarantee service, long story short the id4 options was quite enough for my use , the byd seal u (SoNg PLuS ChAmpIoN) felt more luxurious and executive tbh but the id4 is way more common on the streets and each and every part of it in case of malfunction or an accident would be way more cheaper to get or repair unlike the seal u which would bankrupt you.
Where do you live? The BYD model you mentioned is a Hybrid car right? I don't think BYD will go bankrupt. They are backed up by the Chinese government and are now the largest car manufacturer in the world. In the Netherlands, the importer named Louwmans has linked it to the BYD brand. Believe me, they don't just do that.
No its electrical. Am not talking about the company bankrupciey am talking about my pocket bankruptcy , the service and repair for BYD models are 3x the price of any other car cause its still in its first models , things go differently where i like don't worry about these details. Am from Jordan MENA region By the way great video , and thanks for your replies, i do really appreciate it .
Hee gabber, coole video man, ik heb deze (design versie) vorige week online besteld. Wat vind jij van het geluidskwaliteit van de speakers en weet jij de levertijd?
Nee helaas. De interface stond in het nederlands, maar de assistent begreep alleen engels. In het filmpje is het niet te zien, maar engels lukte het ook niet. Ik ben inderdaad een Tesla gewend.
@@GDrives_NL I have a BMW iX3 2021 and it's capped at 150kW, which I reach for about a nanosecond at the start of the session, and then it's only downwards from there. If the temperature reaches 0 or God forbid below, it charges at max 44kW first 20 minutes and then stagnates at max 75kW for the rest of the session. Absolutely disappointing, to say the least. So I got my eye on that Seal but it got disheartening as soon as I got flashbacks and my PTSD got triggered with that
Go for the Tesla. 250 kWh maximum and with the arrival of the V4 superchargers you will no longer be bothered by other Teslas. Don't expect much from the service, but they are solid cars! Good luck with your search.
- Rechtdoor blijft de auto stabiel op koers. - Bij een bocht voelt de besturing erg ongevoelig aan. - De auto verliest snel grip aan de voorkant en glijdt naar buiten wanner je de bocht snel in gaat. De banden zijn nieuw en van Michelin dus daar ligt het niet aan. - Afstelling van het onderstel is het probleem; de veren en schokdempers zijn te zacht, waardoor de auto te veel beweegt. - Zoek je een auto met een sportieve rijervaring? Dan moet je verder zoeken, want deze auto is het andere uiterste. - Zoveel flexibiliteit is voor comfort niet nodig.
In the Netherlands, all cars, including those from China, must meet specific standards. While I am unsure if this applies globally, I believe concerns about Chinese cars are often driven by negative sentiment. Don’t let these opinions affect you :)
Thanks for tuning in! What aspects of the car stood out to you the most?
A car blaring funeral tunes when standing still is certainly something new, but it will probably get annoying after some time.
@@youzttzue1738😂
I love the steering wheel. It makes it look so much more classier than the atto 3
💯 agree.
Nice video!
How do you rate the handling at high speeds?
Thank you! I appreciate it. I found the instant acceleration unpleasant , as the car seemed eager to veer off course rather than maintain a straight path, likely due to its overly soft suspension. At 6:27, it noticeably bounced more than I'm used to.
@@GDrives_NL appreciate the info as i was planning to buy the car .
I can confidently say this EV has the softest suspension, but I'd recommend experiencing it firsthand to form your own opinion.
If looking into the SUV/crossover sphere - which EV would you recommend currently that has a similar pricing as the BYD Seal U? Do you maybe have a list of cars that I should look at and test-drive? Really appreciate your videos and insights!
Hi Mate, i would definitely recommend to test-drive the Zeekr X, Kia EV3, Volvo EX30, Tesla Model Y RWD, Xpeng G6 RWD and when possible the Onvo L60.
@@GDrives_NL many thanks for the list! Seems like the Volvo is a little bit smaller and more of a compact SUV. I am not sure if some of the brands are available in Austria.
The Volvo is slightly shorter, but it’s pretty much the same in height and width. You might also want to check out the Renault Scenic it’s got an impressive range! The Ioniq 5 just had a facelift, and the Skoda Elroq is coming soon, priced under €40k. Oh, and I almost forgot about the Ford Explorer EV l. I drove it on the track, and it felt super comfortable and stable, even at high speeds in the corners.
@@GDrives_NL You are absolutely right, great cars. Problem here.. same trim as the BYD costs about 7-10k more than the Seal U. Doesn't really matter which car we are looking at: Elroq, Scenic, Ioniq 5 etc.
It seems like that the price is only comparable with the basic trims of all the mentioned cars. And those are pretty "naked" :D
@@JustChilled2602 That's absolutely correct. There are few manufacturers that offer the same specs for the price of a BYD SAIL. However, as you may have noticed, I've driven quite a few EV SUVs, and this one was the least impressive in terms of handling. The car constantly bounced and leaned in every corner. If it's financially feasible, pay a bit more, and you'll get a car that drives better.
I've driven this car and the id4 for like 2 kms (same road) / test drive , it felt way slower than the id4 even though the speedometer was similar in both trips (60-90 km/h) with similar acceleration rate , it felt more comfy especially for the passengers , the id4 felt more instant and sporty and lighter (even though the id4 is heavier), but i don't think the passengers would be happier in the Id4 (but they wouldn't be mad because the suspension is still pretty good in the id4), long story short , im now confused about these two cars.
Which version of the ID4 did you drive? The Pure model seems quite basic. Personally, I wouldn't opt for it considering it has a 55 kWh battery with a real range of under 300 km and only 50 kWh DC charging. Interestingly, it's priced similarly to the BYD. To match the BYD's specs, you'd need to spend at least €50k on the ID4. If these are your only options, I'd lean towards the BYD SEAL U for its price and performance. However, I found the suspension too soft for my liking. Service is crucial too; my experience with Tesla's service has been poor, so I'm considering other brands for my next car. I've heard that BYD isn't very transparent either. A colleague's Atto 3 had a fire incident due to a short circuit, and although the problem was addressed, BYD didn't provide much insight into the cause. The faulty part wasn't even examined in Europe but in China.
Where i live we actually important the Chinese models of both the id4 and the seal U (song plus champion) yes a very silly name but still mostly the same car with less airbags , i tried the id4 pure plus cementic color , both prices are around 34k$ brand new 2023 models , but maintenance would be a through a third party guarantee service, long story short the id4 options was quite enough for my use , the byd seal u (SoNg PLuS ChAmpIoN) felt more luxurious and executive tbh but the id4 is way more common on the streets and each and every part of it in case of malfunction or an accident would be way more cheaper to get or repair unlike the seal u which would bankrupt you.
@@GDrives_NL
I contacted the dealership, it was a crozz model with around 87kw CATL battery
Where do you live? The BYD model you mentioned is a Hybrid car right? I don't think BYD will go bankrupt. They are backed up by the Chinese government and are now the largest car manufacturer in the world. In the Netherlands, the importer named Louwmans has linked it to the BYD brand. Believe me, they don't just do that.
No its electrical.
Am not talking about the company bankrupciey am talking about my pocket bankruptcy , the service and repair for BYD models are 3x the price of any other car cause its still in its first models , things go differently where i like don't worry about these details.
Am from Jordan MENA region
By the way great video , and thanks for your replies, i do really appreciate it .
Hee gabber, coole video man, ik heb deze (design versie) vorige week online besteld. Wat vind jij van het geluidskwaliteit van de speakers en weet jij de levertijd?
Gefeliciteerd met je aankoop. Voor een fabrieks geluidsinstallatie is het goed, zeer goed zelfs. Eind maart werd 3 tot 6 maanden gezegd.
too smooth
Thnx
Voice Command nog werkend gekregen? (vermoed dat je een Tesla gewend bent)
Nee helaas. De interface stond in het nederlands, maar de assistent begreep alleen engels. In het filmpje is het niet te zien, maar engels lukte het ook niet. Ik ben inderdaad een Tesla gewend.
Inside looks lovely. They just haven't transformed the car to this larger form very well
Is this the concept of BYD Song Plus Honor Flagship Plus? Or is it completely different?
Its the same car.
What was the real energy consumption?
I can't remember wat the exact consuption was, but I did notice it exceeded the factory specification of 21kwh/100km.
I just can't get over that max charging speed of 150kW.
It's 140 kWh to be exact 🥲Are you in the market for an EV and in particular a Chinese EV? The Xpeng G6 is an interesting car.
@@GDrives_NL I have a BMW iX3 2021 and it's capped at 150kW, which I reach for about a nanosecond at the start of the session, and then it's only downwards from there. If the temperature reaches 0 or God forbid below, it charges at max 44kW first 20 minutes and then stagnates at max 75kW for the rest of the session. Absolutely disappointing, to say the least.
So I got my eye on that Seal but it got disheartening as soon as I got flashbacks and my PTSD got triggered with that
Go for the Tesla. 250 kWh maximum and with the arrival of the V4 superchargers you will no longer be bothered by other Teslas. Don't expect much from the service, but they are solid cars! Good luck with your search.
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Hoe rijd het?
- Rechtdoor blijft de auto stabiel op koers.
- Bij een bocht voelt de besturing erg ongevoelig aan.
- De auto verliest snel grip aan de voorkant en glijdt naar buiten wanner je de bocht snel in gaat. De banden zijn nieuw en van Michelin dus daar ligt het niet aan.
- Afstelling van het onderstel is het probleem; de veren en schokdempers zijn te zacht, waardoor de auto te veel beweegt.
- Zoek je een auto met een sportieve rijervaring? Dan moet je verder zoeken, want deze auto is het andere uiterste.
- Zoveel flexibiliteit is voor comfort niet nodig.
@@GDrives_NL ok dan moet ik het even checken
Maak anders een proefrit. Wellicht ervaar jij het anders
@@GDrives_NL is goed
hmmm, could someone please tell there's no speed limit on highway?
In the Netherlands there is. The speedlimit is 100 km/h.
The screen rotation is bound to break right after the warranty lol 😂 but still a nice car
This isn't Fisker. It breaks from the factory😅
@@GDrives_NL that’s a good one 😂
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volgende keer deftig parkeren, oogt wat mooier 😅
Helemaal mee eens 😅
Vegan leather? How many vegans had to die to make the seats, don't you know vegans have families, friends and feelings too??? 😂🤣
Lol🤣 good one!
Chinese car.
I’d be afraid to drive a Chinese car… is it a good idea ?
What exactly is your fear?
@@GDrives_NL - quality of undercarriage, would be scared of the wheel out… idk why
In the Netherlands, all cars, including those from China, must meet specific standards. While I am unsure if this applies globally, I believe concerns about Chinese cars are often driven by negative sentiment. Don’t let these opinions affect you :)
it has 5 star euro ncap ratings , do you need any other safety ratings ?
@@2012mpe - this rating is bought for bucks