BYD Seal vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the BYD Seal compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery82.5 kWh

WLTP range570 km

Efficiency14.5 kWh/100 km

Max charging11 / 150 kW

BYD Seal: sedan body style illustration — BYD Seal Design RWD · body style illustration (not the exact model)

BYD Seal vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

Country	BYD Seal	Petrol car	Saved
United Kingdom	£630	£1,703	£1,074
Germany	€926	€2,289	€1,364
France	€613	€2,164	€1,551
Canada	C$409	C$1,462	C$1,053
Australia	A$866	A$1,502	A$635
United Arab Emirates	AED 708	AED 2,272	AED 1,564
India	₹16,604	₹98,407	₹81,803
Saudi Arabia	SAR 467	SAR 2,272	SAR 1,805
Netherlands	€612	€2,388	€1,776
Spain	€639	€1,880	€1,241
Italy	€710	€2,087	€1,378
Japan	¥84,694	¥150,832	¥66,138
Norway	€460	€2,048	€1,588
Sweden	€649	€1,540	€891
China	CN¥1,254	CN¥8,005	CN¥6,751
South Africa	R7,584	R19,198	R11,614
Mexico	MX$4,402	MX$24,940	MX$20,538
Turkey	₺6,938	₺51,860	₺44,922

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a BYD Seal?

Charging at home, about €1,217 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a BYD Seal pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.