Family + dog
Family-friendly seats, dog-unfriendly opening
Rear legroom and child-seat access are useful, but the low saloon aperture is unsuitable for a large crate; a small dog and weekend luggage are the realistic combination.
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Premium & luxury · Long-range style
BYD SEAL
Design 82.5 kWh RWD · MY2026
A stylish, well-equipped long-range saloon with strong comfort and V2L; average rapid charging and a saloon opening limit its all-round practicality.
≈€53,620≈€43,593 + VAT
WLTP range570 km
DC charging150 kW
Boot485 L boot + 72 L frunk
Dimensions4,800 × 1,875 × 1,460 mm
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What it is like to live with
The rear-drive SEAL is the range-focused version to choose. It combines a low, quiet cabin with unusually rich standard equipment and enough official range for Portuguese intercity use. Independent European testing praises its comfort and handling, while repeatedly flagging middling motorway efficiency, screen-heavy controls and a less useful load opening than a hatchback.
What works
570 km WLTP range and refined road manners
Generous standard equipment and polished cabin
485 L boot, 72 L frunk and V2L
What irritates
150 kW charging trails newer 800-volt rivals
Saloon aperture is awkward for large dogs and bulky cargo
Touchscreen-heavy controls and no strong one-pedal mode
Trips + camping
Good touring range, useful power at destination
A 570 km WLTP figure and quiet motorway manners support European travel. V2L is helpful at camp, while 150 kW rapid charging means longer stops than the newest 800-volt alternatives.
City + daily life · 3.9/5
Cameras help, but it remains a long low saloon
The 360-degree camera and reasonable width reduce parking stress, though 4.80 metres of length and restricted rear visibility demand care in older Portuguese garages.
Cargo · 3.6/5
More litres for 2026, still a saloon
The revised 485-litre rear boot and 72-litre frunk separate luggage and cables well. Tall boxes, bicycles and bulky work equipment expose the narrow boot opening.
Taxi + high mileage · 4.2/5
Credible executive TVDE, average charging uptime
Rear comfort, long official range and a six-year vehicle warranty suit premium intercity work; real efficiency and 150 kW charging are less compelling for continuous motorway shifts.
Details worth knowing
Three useful fun facts
- 01
The 2026 model increases rear luggage capacity to 485 litres and the front compartment to 72 litres.
- 02
Its Blade Battery is integrated into the body structure using cell-to-body construction.
- 03
Vehicle-to-load lets the traction battery power compatible external equipment.
Specification
The useful numbers
- Battery
- 82.5 kWh Blade Battery
- Drive
- RWD · 230 kW (313 hp)
- Charging
- 10–80% in ≈37 min · 11 kW AC
- Dimensions L × W × H
- 4,800 × 1,875 × 1,460 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,920 mm
- Seats
- 5
- Cabin materials
- Soft-touch and suede-effect surfaces, Nappa leather upholstery and a panoramic glass roof; visually rich, though some frequently touched plastics feel less durable than German premium rivals.
- Price context
- Indicative Portuguese 2026 list-price context reported at model-year launch; obtain a current BYD Portugal written quotation because campaigns and registration costs can change the delivered price.
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