BYD Seal U DM-i, the brand’s first plug-in for Spain, is already priced.

He BYD’s first plug-in hybrid car for Spain is ready to begin commercial travel in our country, although the first deliveries will not arrive until the second half of this year, around August. He Seal BYD U DM-i It already has prices for the Spanish market, for which orders can be placed from the end of May this month.

We already knew BYD Seal U, SUV 4.78 meters long which arrived in Spain for the first time as a 100% electric vehicle. In fact, the appearance of this new model is the starting point new strategy of the Chinese giant in Europe which, we recall, in its country sells cars with both technologies, even to the point that it is manufacturer that sells the most connected cars worldwide.

The new BYD Seal U DM-i retains the characteristics of the electric version even with the same trunk volume of 552 liters. It will hit the Spanish market in three equipment levels: Boost, Comfort and Design

each has its own mechanical variant, although the first and third variants will appear first.

In both cases, the BYD SUV boasts high level of equipment and one of the best price-equipment ratios on the market. Compared to its direct competitors in Spain, it also has one of the most attractive prices and pre-launch advertising campaign for the first 200 unitsregardless of the finish: discount 3510 euros until August 31.

brand guarantee For a car, this is 6 years or 150,000 kilometers, while the battery has a warranty of 8 years or 200,000 kilometers with a capacity of at least 70%, and the engine has a warranty of 8 years or 150,000 kilometers.

Three finishes, three mechanical versions

Opens the BYD Seal U DM-i model range. Finish “Acceleration”which uses a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine and one electric motor: they 218 hp and 300 Nm combined, directed to the front axle through an automatic transmission. Accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds and provides WLTP approved electric autonomy of 80 kilometers, which in the urban cycle reaches 113 km. The LFP battery is made using Blade technology and has a capacity of 18.3 kWh.

He equipment Already in this version it is very complete: full LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, panoramic electric sunroof, electric tailgate, V2L technology, four driving modes (Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow), vegan leather upholstery, system external interior lighting. and keyless entry and start system.

In a more technologically advanced vein, the 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 15.6-inch central touchscreen with electric rotation, navigation, Hi BYD voice assistant, electrically adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation function, rear view camera and visibility 360 degrees. parking sensors, among other elements. Its price for Spain will be 38,500 euros

3,790 euros less than the starting price of the electric version.

The second step available in a commercial startup is Seal BYD U DM-i, design, which promises to be the top of the range by adding three pieces of equipment: a head-up display, all-wheel drive and a selector for sand and mud driving modes. And that’s thanks to the addition of a second electric motor, which allows it to have all-wheel drive and better performance.

In this version the total power increases to 324 hp and engine torque of 550 Nm, for acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The battery is the same, but the electrical autonomy drops slightly: 70 kilometers, which in the urban cycle increases to 98 kilometers. Its price for the Spanish market will be 45,500 euros.

BYD electric cars in Europe cost three times more than in China, but remain economically competitive

Will come later Seal BYD U DMI-i ComfortBy price 40,500 euros. In this case, along with the same mechanical configuration as the base model, it will be equipped with a larger 26.6 kWh battery, allowing it to achieve maximum power. 125 kilometers WLTP electric.

Source | Motor.es