BYD Seal U vs BYD Seal U DM-i Boost

At 15,000 km a year and typical prices, the BYD Seal U costs about €864 a year in energy against €1,609 for the BYD Seal U DM-i Boost, a difference of €744. Official WLTP figures: 19.9 kWh/100 km against 5.5 l/100 km combined.

Both are variants of the BYD Seal U; the choice is the powertrain.

BYD Seal U

€864

Energy cost per year at 15,000 km

19.9 kWh/100 km combined

BYD Seal U DM-i Boost

€1,609

Energy cost per year at 15,000 km

5.5 l/100 km combined

Measured with the battery depleted, so this is what the car uses when you do not plug in. Your real figure depends on how often you charge; the compare tool works it out from your trips.