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BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

saloon · 2023 · 15,000 km/an

Result

506 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
3.37 €
home rate
Savings vs ICE
−1,772 €/an
vs segment median
5-year cost
2,530 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Charging rate

Summary

Running cost of the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD

Over 15 000 km/year, the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD costs 506 €/year in energy (3,37 €/100 km). Home charging accounts for all energy costs.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Savings vs petrol

Compared to a petrol equivalent, the vehicle saves approximately 1 772 €/year. This saving grows with mileage.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+337 €/yr

843 €/an

What if the rate rose to 0.35 €/kWh?

+379 €/yr

885 €/an

What if you drove 100% in town?

-38 €/yr

468 €/an

What if 80% of your km were on the motorway?

+36 €/yr

542 €/an

Comparison with a petrol equivalent

How much do you save versus an equivalent petrol vehicle?
MetricSeal U 160kW 2WDPetrol median segment D
Annual cost506 €2 279 €
Cost / 100 km3,37 €15,19 €
5-year cost2 530 €11 393 €
5-year savings8 862 €

Cumulative cost over 5 years

Year 1
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Year 4
Year 5

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • MG 4 Long Range RWD vs BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD running cost
    BEV · 245 ch · 62 kWh480 €/an · −26 € vs Seal U 160kW 2WD
  • Fiat 600e 156 vs BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD running cost
    BEV · 156 ch · 51.7 kWh426 €/an · −80 € vs Seal U 160kW 2WD
  • MG 5 Long Range FWD vs BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD running cost
    BEV · 204 ch · 57.4 kWh525 €/an · +19 € vs Seal U 160kW 2WD

Continue with the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD: specs and real cost
    80.0 kWh · 420 km WLTP · 218 ch
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon · 1 stop(s) · 4h23
  • Performance

    Performance of the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 9.3 s · 218 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD cost per year in energy?+
The BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD costs approximately 506 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD?+
For the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD: WLTP combined consumption 17,0 kWh/100 km · electric range 420 km · battery 80,0 kWh. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD is approximately 3,37 € at selected rates.
Is the BYD Seal U 160kW 2WD economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.