BYD Seal U Design electric vehicle exterior

BYD Seal U Design - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

Power

160 kW

(217 HP)

0-100 km/h

9.6 s

Top Speed

175 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (87 kWh / 87 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 87 kWh
Net Capacity: 87 kWh
Buffer: 0%
The BYD Seal U Design reaches peak charging power of 140 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 43 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 198 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.0 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 10% in its class.

Average Charging Power

72 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.8

Maximum Charging Power

140 kW

At 15 → 35% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

10 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 17 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 17 min 72.1 kW 0.83 C 93.5 kWh
0% → 90% 58 min 85.8 kW 0.99 C 84.2 kWh
0% → 80% 49 min 91.3 kW 1.05 C 74.8 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 14 min 72.0 kW 0.83 C 88.9 kWh
5% → 90% 55 min 86.5 kW 0.99 C 79.5 kWh
5% → 80% 45 min 92.6 kW 1.06 C 70.1 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 11 min 70.5 kW 0.81 C 84.2 kWh
10% → 90% 52 min 85.1 kW 0.98 C 74.8 kWh
10% → 80% 43 min 91.2 kW 1.05 C 65.5 kWh