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BYDBYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT2026: specs, Fuel consumption, Battery, Electric range, Dimensions

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Key specs

BYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT /SUV 2026 - /
What is the body type of BYD Seal U?
SUV, 5 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
1.5 l/100 km
156.8 US mpg
188.3 UK mpg
66.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
35 g/km CO2
Euro 6e-bis
What is the all-electric range of DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
125 km
78 mi
What is the electricity consumption of BYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
19 kWh/100 km
30.58 kWh/100 mi
110 MPGe
5.3 km/kWh
3.3 mi/kWh
How fast is 2026 Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
170 km/h | 106 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
What is the power output of BYD Seal U SUV 2026 DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
218 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BYD Seal U SUV 2026 DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
1.5 l
1498 cm3
91.41 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2026 BYD DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
4, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BYD Seal U SUV 2026 DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
Front wheel drive. PHEV. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.
What is the length of 2026 BYD Seal U SUV?
4775 mm
187.99 in.
What is the width of 2026 BYD Seal U SUV?
1890 mm
74.41 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2026 BYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
1995 kg
4398 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2026 BYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
2405 kg
5302 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2026 BYD Seal U SUV?
450 - 1465 l
15.9 - 51.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2026 BYD Seal U DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT?
automatic transmission E-CVT
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General information

Brand
BYD
Model
Seal U
Generation
Seal U
Modification (Engine)
DM-i 1.5L 26.6 kWh (218 Hp) Plug-in Hybrid E-CVT
Start of production
2026
Powertrain Architecture
PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle)
Body type
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Combined fuel consumption (WLTP)
1.5 l/100 km 156.8 US mpg
188.3 UK mpg
66.7 km/l
CO2 emissions (WLTP)
35 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol / electricity
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.5 sec
Maximum speed
170 km/h 106 mph
Emission standard
Euro 6e-bis
Weight-to-power ratio
9.2 kg/Hp, 109.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.7 kg/Nm, 150.4 Nm/tonne

Electric and hybrid car specs

Gross battery capacity
26.6 kWh
Battery voltage
339.2 V
Battery technology
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4)
Battery location
Below the floor
Electric range (WLTP)
125 km 78 mi
Average Energy consumption (WLTP)
19 kWh/100 km 30.58 kWh/100 mi
110 MPGe
5.3 km/kWh
3.3 mi/kWh
Charging ports
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Electric motor 1

Electric motor power
197 Hp
Electric motor Torque
300 Nm 221 lb.-ft.
Electric motor location
Front axle, Transverse
Electric motor type
Synchronous
System power
218 Hp
System torque
300 Nm 221 lb.-ft.

Internal combustion engine specs

Power
98 Hp @ 6000 rpm.
Power per litre
65.4 Hp/l
Torque
122 Nm @ 4000-4500 rpm. 90 lb.-ft. @ 4000-4500 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code
Xiaoyun
Engine displacement
1498 cm3 91.41 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
4
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine systems
Start & Stop System

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1995 kg 4398 lbs.
Max. weight
2405 kg 5302 lbs.
Max load
410 kg 904 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
450 l 15.9 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1465 l 51.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
60 l 15.85 US gal | 13.2 UK gal
Max. roof load
75 kg 165 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4775 mm 187.99 in.
Width
1890 mm 74.41 in.
Width including mirrors
2085 mm 82.09 in.
Height
1670 mm 65.75 in.
Wheelbase
2765 mm 108.86 in.
Front track
1630 mm 64.17 in.
Rear (Back) track
1630 mm 64.17 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.34
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11 m 36.09 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motor drive the front wheels of the car with the ability to work in full electric or mixed mode.
Drive wheel
Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox
automatic transmission E-CVT
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Electric Steering
Tire size
235/50 R19
Wheel rim size
19