BYD is launching its new Seal U on Volkswagen’s home turf to rival the ID.4

A brand new Seal is slated to enter the EV race in Europe. BYD is launching its Seal U, an electrical SUV model of the Seal sedan, to tackle Volkswagen’s ID.4.

BYD launched its well-liked Seal electrical sedan to European clients in September. The Seal was the fifth EV to hitch BYD’s European lineup with the Han, Tang, Atto 3, and Dolphin.

The Seal is a sporty sedan primarily based on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 that includes its Blade Batteries (82.5 kWh) and cell-to-body expertise. BYD’s Seal has 354 mi (570 km) WLTP vary and costs from 30% to 80% in 26 minutes. It additionally comes with a normal warmth pump and V2L capabilities.

Now, a brand new mannequin is becoming a member of the lineup. BYD is launching its Seal U to tackle a key section. The BYD Seal U is an electrical SUV that can compete with the VW ID.4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Skoda Enyaq.

BYD’s Seal U is a spacious and sensible electrical SUV with area for 5 or beneficiant cargo. The U stands for utility. At 4.79 m (189″) lengthy, the Seal U options as much as 570 liters (20 cubic toes) of area within the trunk that may develop to 1,449 liters (51 cubic toes).

Can the BYD Seal U compete with VW’s ID.4?

Regardless of simply including a “U” to the title, the electrical SUV has little in frequent with the sporty Seal sedan. It’s primarily based on a distinct platform with a extra relaxed steering and chassis.

The inside is designed to rival luxurious manufacturers on their dwelling turf with a chic, trendy really feel. It even contains the identical imitation crystal trim as BMW.

Like many EVs in China, the Seal U contains leisure like a selfie digicam and karaoke microphone.

BYD’s Seal U is obtainable in two Blade Battery choices – 72 or 87 kWh. The electrical SUV has as much as 261 miles (420 km) or 310 miles (500 km) WLTP vary, relying on the battery.

The BYD Seal U is poised to rival VW’s ID.4 at 4.59 m (180.5″) lengthy with 19.2 cubic toes of trunk area that may develop to 55.6 cubic toes.

Volkswagen mentioned it delivered about 30,000 ID 4’s in Germany final yr (+62.9% YOY). BYD lately overtook VW in gross sales in China after a 15-year run. Can its new Seal U assist it enhance gross sales on Volkswagen’s dwelling turf?

BYD is launching the Seal U at 41,990 euros ($45,000). VW’s upgraded ID.4, launched in October with as much as 550 km (342 miles) WLTP vary, launched for 40,335 euros ($43,600).

Supply: Automobilwoche