BYD Seal Lease
The sleek Seal is a head-turning electric saloon from Chinese manufacturer BYD - aka ‘Build Your Dreams’. And with a range of up to 354 miles between charges as well as stylish looks both inside and out, it makes for a compelling lease vehicle.
Read moreTo find out more about a BYD Seal saloon lease don't hesitate to contact us and one of our friendly leasing consultants will be happy to help. Call 0118 920 5130 or email enquiries@selectcarleasing.co.uk.
- Car Leasing Category: Saloon
- Select’s Car Review Score: 3.9
- Boot space: 400 litres
- Engine Options: Electric
- NCAP Safety Rating: Five stars
BYD Seal Saloon Featured Deals
Jon was excellent throughout the process, and really worked hard for me. There was a small price discrepancy, as the “in stock deal” on the website only indicated the price for a base model without any additional options, which was not actually possible to order - which I felt was a little misleading. However, Jon worked up a deal I was happy with, and communicated very well throughout the process - including following up with some issues after delivery. I will definitely use again.
Yeh, good service a bit of headache filling forms couple of times but turn around was very good and with the maintenance cover it’s peace of mind.
What's great: I'm now driving a lovely Lexus at a far more affordable price than I could find elsewhere. My contract includes a full maintenance deal which isn't always available with other providers. The sales process and arranging the finance was a good experience, with lots of support from Dave. Thanks Dave! BUT ... Once the contract had been agreed, communication was terrible. I was told that I would get access to the portal (which is the only way to track progress) 'shortly': it took 2 weeks and multiple phone calls and emails (initiated by me)to gain access. Promises to phone me back were not met. In the end, Dave sorted it out. Thanks Dave. The portal looked promising as it appeared that I could track my car's journey from the factory in Japan to delivery. However, apart from me uploading identity documents to it (not acknowledged until I got in contact), the portal did not change except to put my expected delivery date back a month (no explanation). Then out of the blue, the Lexus dealership phoned me to say that my car was ready for collection. This was surprising as the portal located the car in Japan, and gave me a bit of a dilemma as I needed to get rid of my current car at very short notice (anyone looking for an Audi Q2?). Nothing from Select Car until I contacted them to say where the car was. Their failure to contact me was apparently the Lexus dealership's fault in some way ... which I find hard to believe to be honest. I made the decision to collect the car rather than have it delivered, in order to get a proper dealership handover, which I was told was fine. Only nothing happened until I phoned Select Car and was told that I had to arrange collection directly with the dealer. That was news to me, but I did it, and was then sent regular emails informing me that my car was due to be delivered to my house on that date. A few more phone calls followed to sort that out ... Maybe I just had a poor experience. Maybe if you go for a car that is in stock rather than a factory order the process might be smoother. At the end of the day, I did get my car at a good price and within the original time frame, so on reflection I've changed my rating from 3 to 4 stars. But it was a frustrating journey which some joined-up communications at Select Car would have made a happier overall experience.
Our video review of the BYD Seal
The sleek Seal is a head-turning electric saloon from Chinese manufacturer BYD - aka ‘Build Your Dreams’. And boy did it turn ours!
And with a range of up to 354 miles between charges as well as stylish looks both inside and out, the BYD Seal is a genuine leasing rival to the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
Our expert automotive expert and videographer Ric Boullemier sums up: "Who would this car best suit? Anyone who wants a luxury saloon that packs a punch... and for a lot less than you might expect."
Watch this full video by clicking the 'play' button.
About the BYD Seal
The slippery, aerodynamic Seal is the flagship vehicle of the BYD range here in the UK. It sits alongside the plug-in hybrid BYD Seal-U SUV.
A genuine rival to the Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and the BMW i4, the BYD Seal blends potent performance with premium build quality and advanced battery tech.
BYD says its Seal is a ‘a true masterpiece of ocean-inspired design’ and boasts a distinctive X-shaped front end and an eye-catching double U-shaped light cluster are the rear.
When you lease a Seal, you also benefit from BYD’s innovative cell-to-body ‘Blade’ battery (it’s shaped long and flat, like a sword) which improves rigidity, space, and safety.
Why lease the BYD Seal?
Every BYD Seal lease is underpinned by a large 82.5 kWh battery that unlocks a range of up to 354 miles between charges (when you choose the base ‘Design’ model).
All variants are rapid, with the entry-level Seal offering power of 312 PS and the ability to accelerate from 0-62 mph in just 5.4 seconds.
All-wheel drive Excellence Seals improves things further, with a generous 530 PS reducing that 0-62 mph sprint time down to 3.8 seconds.
You can expect rapid charging at 150 kW as standard, which can replenish the energy from 30-80% in just 26 minutes,
Which BYD Seal battery and powertrain is right for me?
Which BYD Seal saloon trim level should I lease?
Design
The base Design trim is fully-loaded. Lease customers will enjoy 19-inch alloys, a panoramic roof, electric tailgate, privacy glass, leather upholstery, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated driver seat (passenger seat is also heated), ambient lighting, and BYD’s trademark 15.6-inch electrically-rotatable touchscreen. You also get parking sensors front and rear, a 360 camera, adaptive cruise control, Vehicle-to-Load tech, keyless start and entry, and an efficiency-boosting heat pump.
What vehicles are similar to the BYD Seal that I should consider leasing?
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