BYD India Seal U (Compact SUV)
Electric compact SUV · 4W · Launched 2024
₹31-37 Lakh
Ex-showroom India
Range
500 km
Battery
71.8 kWh
Top speed
175 km/h
Charge
8 hr
Power
215 bhp
Seats
5
Available colors
Overview
BYD Seal U — compact electric SUV positioned below Atto 3. Blade Battery + e-Platform 3.0 in a more affordable package.
Best for
Compact-SUV buyers wanting BYD safety + range
Pros & cons
+Pros
- Blade Battery safety
- BYD heat pump
- 500 km range claim
- Aggressive pricing
−Cons
- Real-world 380-420 km
- BYD service network growing
- Heat pump efficiency drops above 40°C
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by BYD India in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Heat pump efficiency in summer
Reported in earlier models — BYD India has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen rotation motor wear (BYD common)
Reported in earlier models — BYD India has released fixes for newer batches.
App connection occasional
Reported in earlier models — BYD India has released fixes for newer batches.
ev.care covers all BYD India EVs — our technicians are DIYguru-certified on BYD India platforms. We've completed thousands of BYD India repairs across Delhi (expanding to 30+ cities by 2027).
Buying considerations
- 1BYD service in your city
- 2Compare with Atto 3
- 3Real-world range matters more than ARAI — drive both modes on test drive
- 4Higher ground clearance helps in monsoon but hurts range slightly
- 5ADAS variant is worth the premium if you do highway driving
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 71.8 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 500 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 8 hours |
| Fast charge | 30-80% in 30 min (115 kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 175 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 215 bhp |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | FWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 1920 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 195 mm |
| Boot space | 380 litres |
| Seating | 5 seats |
On-road price by city
Estimated on-road price of BYD India Seal U (Compact SUV). Actual price may vary by dealer and variant. Includes RTO + insurance + handling.
| City | Ex-showroom | RTO | Insurance | On-road (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Delhi | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹1.24 Lakh(4%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹33.48 Lakh |
Mumbai | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹3.41 Lakh(11%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹35.65 Lakh |
Bengaluru | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹2.48 Lakh(8%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹34.72 Lakh |
Hyderabad | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹2.79 Lakh(9%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹35.02 Lakh |
Chennai | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹2.48 Lakh(8%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹34.72 Lakh |
Pune | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹3.10 Lakh(10%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹35.34 Lakh |
Ahmedabad | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹1.86 Lakh(6%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹34.09 Lakh |
Kolkata | ₹31.00 Lakh | ₹1.55 Lakh(5%) | ₹1.08 Lakh | ₹33.78 Lakh |
Estimates based on standard RTO rates. EV-specific exemptions may apply in some states. Contact dealer for exact on-road pricing.
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₹31-37 Lakh
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The BYD India Seal U (Compact SUV) scores 7.4/10 overall. Best suited for: Compact-SUV buyers wanting BYD safety + range. Key strength: blade battery safety. Main consideration: real-world 380-420 km.
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