BYD Seal: Premium $55,798 (was $58,798), Performance $65,748 (was $68,748) + On Road Costs ($1,000 Deposit) @ BYD

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BYD Seal: Premium $55,798 (was $58,798), Performance $65,748 (was $68,748) + On Road Costs ($1,000 Deposit) @ BYD
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tempting on 01/08/2024 - 10:41 bydautomotive.com.au (2573 clicks)

BYD have lowered their pricing on the Seal Premium and Performance models (no love for Dynamic).
Comes out a bit lower than the BYD SEAL Drive Away offer they ran last month.

Premium – From $55,798 + On-Road Costs

Drive Away Prices

ACT From $56,807.40 Drive Away
NSW From $58,932 Drive Away
NT From $56,638.25 Drive Away
QLD From $57,697.35 Drive Away
SA From $58,684.11 Drive Away
TAS From $58,666.42 Drive Away
VIC From $59,030.05 Drive Away
WA From $60,521.10 Drive Away

Performance – From $65,748 + On-Road Costs

Drive Away Prices

ACT From $66,757.40 Drive Away
NSW From $69,382 Drive Away
NT From $66,888.25 Drive Away
QLD From $67,847.35 Drive Away
SA From $69,034.11 Drive Away
TAS From $69,016.42 Drive Away
VIC From $69,400.05 Drive Away
WA From $71,118.05 Drive Away

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Comments

    • alebox on 01/08/2024 - 11:03
      +12

      I've driven both and BYD seal imo was a far nicer experience and everything feels more premium. time will tell though but immediate thoughts is the seal. definitely try driving both yourself and see

    • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:09
      +15

      Do you like indicator stalks, a non-touch screen gear selector, and HUD? Get the Seal.

      Both have pros and cons. Software and integrated navigation with chargers is better in the M3 and heaps of storage. But give money to Elon..

      I found the Seal good to drive but it didn't have proper one pedal driving and it rode a bit low so I scrapped it on a couple driveways and gutters.

      • tp0 on 01/08/2024 - 11:50
        +2

        I don't think it's entirely fair to say the Model 3 has "heaps of storage" and the Seal doesn't. The main boot space of the Seal and Model 3 are very similar (400L vs 425L).

        The Model 3 just has larger under floor and front boot areas which it counts towards the advertised figure.

        • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 12:10

          Is your source correct? This says 594L

          https://www.carsguide.com.au/tesla/model-3/boot-space

          M3 has the frunk, and the centre console had storage too.

          • tp0 on 01/08/2024 - 12:12
            +3

            @Caped Baldy: Tesla quote the space including under floor and side wells. They also use the American method of measuring it which is equivalent to filling the space with water and measuring the volume rather than the Euro method of 1L blocks. That’s how they get to 594L

            The boot itself is about 1sqm of floor space and about 40-45cm tall.

            • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 14:16

              @tp0: Ahh cool, I wasn't aware. I did watch some carwow videos of people going into the boot and the M3 was more spacious and didn't really question it too much.

          • Creamsoda on 01/08/2024 - 13:12
            +3

            @Caped Baldy: You really think a Model Y would have 971L as advertised? Tesla measure the whole volume including the underfloor space all the way up to the back windscreen including the frunk. Even the Landcruiser = 742L.

            The model 3 does have a bigger boot but not by much prob around 15% at the cost of back seat comfort and space. Family owns a model Y and a Seal. Seal is a much smoother and comfortable car to drive.

      • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/08/2024 - 13:17
        +6

        I think 'Give money to Elon' is the best possible reason to not buy a Tesla.

        If you're going to give money to a billionaire, at least give it to a vaguely likeable one.

        • raisinberry777 on 01/08/2024 - 13:47
          +2

          Pretty sure that's what @Caped Baldy is implying there.

    • Rogue01 on 01/08/2024 - 11:09
      +14

      Seal if you like driving cars. Tesla is becoming less car like, less driver centric, and with weird gimmicks. Maybe those gimmicks will be adopted by more in the future, who knows, but I don't think they are improvements. I wanted a car I felt like I was driving, so got a Seal Performance. BYD have rolled out some good OTA updates fixing most owners gripes, added features like wireless carplay.
      Overall, build quality for the Seal is superb. Surfaces are smooth and soft, look and feel luxury, lines up perfectly, and feels solid.
      Styling, both interior and exterior is great. I always look back at my Seal. Turns a lot of heads if that's your thing too, because it looks fast.
      Battery range has been acceptable - knock about 100km off the rating to be realistic.
      Performance is wicked. Launches like a rocket. Overtakes without hesitation. Corners really well for a 2+ tonne car too.
      Sound system is great when tweaked in the settings slightly.
      The OTA addressing issues has been impressive.

      • Mentoscoin on 01/08/2024 - 12:24

        Curious to know, how have you tweaked the sound system? I haven't messed around with the EQ much

        • Rogue01 on 01/08/2024 - 14:19

          I don't have the link on me but there's a YouTube video of just a few changes to the EQ and switching something off, from memory?

      • choofa on 01/08/2024 - 12:46

        Oddly I think the opposite. The seal is a nice cruiser and generally good drive but it’s heavy, a bit soft, floaty and feels more like a boring traditional car.

        But the Tesla feels like a step into the future, far nicer to drive, more responsive, lighter and agile. Once you get accustomed to one pedal driving it is so much better and stepping into the seal it feels like it’s a generation behind.

        • Rogue01 on 01/08/2024 - 14:18

          The 3 probably is, in the futuristic sense, absolutely, but it's lost its car-ness. No driver screen, no HUD, no stalks, no gear lever, does not feel like a car. I want engaging. I want the low seats, the real leather, the drivers cockpit that the Seal has and the Tesla doesn't. The steering wheel looks and feels like a car steering wheel, not a budget arcade game. Re the weight , I can see why one would say that, but I've had fast, heavy cars before, and this feels a lot lighter than it is. It's not an MX5, no doubt there 😆 definitely agree about the cruiser part though, beautiful as a GT, although Tesla have everyone beat on range.

      • macrocephalic on 01/08/2024 - 14:57

        It's an interesting thought. I do like driving, but I also can't wait for the day when I don't have to drive. Just like making a hobby into a job ruins both, having to drive ruins my desire to drive.

    • monkeyjaja on 01/08/2024 - 11:14
      +4

      Not an EV owner but isn’t the Tesla charging infrastructure one of its main advantage? Curious to hear from others in the know.

      • Phoenixzeus on 01/08/2024 - 11:21
        +1

        They are more or less open to everyone now over here. 2024 model BYDs can use them natively. Older models have issues due to hardware limitations. I ended up going BYD.

      • Mel-waukee on 01/08/2024 - 11:22
        +1

        BYDs can now charge on the Tesla network I think. https://youtu.be/w48zBLjv3g8?si=g0epnsP340tFoZ40

        • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:25
          +4

          AFAIK, it's not at every location yet.

      • CharlieAus on 01/08/2024 - 11:49

        And their ability to use the charger speed. EG BYD Seal is limited to 110-150kW, Model 3 is 220kW so you'll spend less time charging there with a Tesla. There's also issues with some BYD models not working at all with Tesla superchargers due to a handshake issue that they won't correct for already sold cars.

      • Save Medicare on 01/08/2024 - 11:18
        +29

        The teslas are built in China

        • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 11:39
          -6

          That's common knowledge by now. The brand is American.

          • Rysta on 01/08/2024 - 12:09
            +1

            @ram4ram: Brand doesn't matter when everything is outsourced.

            • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 12:10
              +1

              @Rysta: It does to many people. Mabe not for ozbargainers.

              Would a typical person pick an iPhone / Samsung / Sony over a "Huawei" they've never heard of and sounds Chinese etc.

              • Rysta on 01/08/2024 - 12:16

                @ram4ram: Sorry, I meant brand location.

                Huawei isn't problematic because its based in China, its problematic because of IP theft and a horrible android skin. Oppo (namely OnePlus) is also Chinese but has a great reputation in the west.

                I guess it does matter to people, but it really shouldn't, its just a smokescreen.

      • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:26
        +8

        Except that Elon is meddling with the election and is against democracy. I think mainly so he's not taxed to hell even though he's got more money than anyone will ever need.

        • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 12:12

          Ok please enlighten me, without any hostility (!), with sources. How has he been meddling in politics and is against democracy?

          If you mean by donations, there are many other examples of this, and it is legal whether you (or I) like it or not. In a way we all meddle in politics if we donate in that sense.

        • Cheap Rich Guy on 01/08/2024 - 12:14
          -1

          Let me guess, you want Harris to win?!

          • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 12:16
            +2

            @Cheap Rich Guy: I just don't want Trump or another old geezer in…

          • ram4ram on 01/08/2024 - 12:21
            +2

            @Cheap Rich Guy: For Australia, it's probably better if Harris wins.

            For America, who cares. Both choices suck but I'd rather not vote for someone who was essentially a token choice. Remember, she won no Primaries during 2020 and so dropped out early in the race (to avoid further humiliation?!)… But was later picked as VP by Biden.

      • ghoulie1 on 01/08/2024 - 11:27

        Or CCCP vs RWNJ

      • Ryanek on 01/08/2024 - 11:30
        +1

        That's why i'm going to choose Korean.

    • mwahahaha on 01/08/2024 - 11:51
      +1

      The biggest cost of any car is usually depreciation. The COVID years have distorted the market for highly sort after cars like RAV4s and Jimnys. But it remains to be seen what depreciation of BYDs and Teslas are. I would guess that the Tesla will hold its value slightly better. But with the massive discounts that all brands have been pumping into EVs, the depreciation has been astronomical but again distorted. With Tesla being one of the worst (or best depending which way you look at it) offenders in terms of discounting.

      Because depreciation is largely built on reputation and both BYD and Tesla being very young brands I would imagine that they'd both in 3-5 years time depreciate pretty heavily. But seeing into the future is extremely difficult so who knows?

      • feisty on 01/08/2024 - 12:17

        Excellent comment. As a hater of vehicle depreciation I wonder if I'll ever sell my 23 year old turbo diesel landcruiser that is worth the same as when I bought it used 15 years ago. I dare say I'll keep it but i cant see me buying an ev soon no matter how much i like the idea and want to help the planet

        • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/08/2024 - 13:25

          The best way for you to help the planet is to keep your Cruiser running, and running well for as long as possible,

    • bargainboyzz on 01/08/2024 - 12:58
      -1

      Tesla has the best software of any EV by far. I'd go for model 3.

  • Mortgagetightass on 01/08/2024 - 10:58
    +3

    I've sat in the passenger seat in this for a drive… i want to cry, it's just so smooth vs my 2016 lancer lol. quiet, smooth and so fast. Only weird thing is taking foot off the brake when idling and it doesn't 'roll' forward.

    • alebox on 01/08/2024 - 11:01

      i find more EVs are using the 1 pedal driving idea. I personally hate it since I love coasting and regen braking makes me carsick

      • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:11
        +2

        The Seal didn't have it when I drove it. Might come in an update and you can always turn it off.

        I actually find it good to avoid speeding going downhill.

        • illusion99 on 01/08/2024 - 11:18

          Yes it’s a setting you can turn on or off

      • Skullytor on 01/08/2024 - 12:35

        Isn't it possible to turn off the function? I think it is on the Tesla

      • Rogue01 on 01/08/2024 - 14:24

        Seal has high or normal regen - high is close to one pedal, normal feels somewhere in the middle of auto and manual gearbox coasting…

        @Mortgagetightass that's a setting you can choose as well 😊

    • orangutan on 01/08/2024 - 11:03
      +1

      Never driven an electric car before but a friend got loan Model 3 from Porsche when doing service and told me it was like driving a toy, letting go of accelerator actually “brakes” the car, take time to get used to.

      • Naigrabzo on 01/08/2024 - 11:06
        +1

        Surely you can adjust those settings. Everything is on the screen, including your air con controls.

        • tp0 on 01/08/2024 - 11:32
          -2

          You cannot adjust it in a Tesla. It also will never be changed by software since it’s a hardware limitation of the car.

          • antman on 01/08/2024 - 11:51

            @tp0: You can set it to creep.

            • tp0 on 01/08/2024 - 11:54

              @antman: Creep is only a function of what happens when the car is no longer performing regen. It doesn't change the intensity of the OPD braking.

              • antman on 01/08/2024 - 11:59

                @tp0: Sorry read the comment wrong.

            • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/08/2024 - 13:27

              @antman: otherwise known as 'Elon Musk mode"

      • thisismyjunkie on 01/08/2024 - 11:09
        +6

        Byd cars are tuned to feel more like conventional cars, even on 'hard' regen setting, the deceleration is significantly more gentle compared to the Tesla, which i felt was quite harsh, borderline 'slamming the brake' feel on the Tesla.

      • krisspy on 01/08/2024 - 11:18
        +3

        Most if not all EV's allow you to turn off one pedal driving. On the lowest setting BYD only applies about 9kw of regen, similar to coasting on an ice car

    • luckyeddy on 01/08/2024 - 11:08
      +1

      I know for a fact that in the model 3 you can choose if you want it to “roll” or not. But you do get used to it after a while, it was funny when I used a petrol rental and I was not expecting the roll when I had my foot off the accelerator.

      • askbargain on 01/08/2024 - 11:14
        -1

        Outdated fact considering they removed those modes.

        • luckyeddy on 01/08/2024 - 11:26

          My car still has an option to be on “roll” mode and it is on the latest release.

          However I did see this article:

          The latest change will see new Model 3 and Model Y cars manufactured after January 1, 2024, only featuring the Hold mode. As per internal communications obtained and reported by Drive Tesla Canada, this modification is specifically for vehicles destined for the U.S. market.

          So it could apply to AUS soon.

      • tp0 on 01/08/2024 - 11:34

        The modes, including “roll” only impact what happens once your car has run out of regen. These modes have been removed from the 2024 Model 3 leaving "hold" as the only option.

        The ability to reduce the intensity of OPD in all Tesla Model 3 or Y has been removed due to a hardware limitation meaning that it reduced efficiency. I believe it still may be present in some Model S.

    • rvsure on 01/08/2024 - 12:44

      It's called Auto Hold which let's you take your foot off the brake at the lights once you come to complete stop. It can be turned off but once you start using it you will realise how useful it is.

  • Scrooge McDeal on 01/08/2024 - 11:05
    +2

    Question: Can someone buy from ACT and drive it to NSW? ACT looks like the place to be. Prices are lower.

    • Naigrabzo on 01/08/2024 - 11:07
      +2

      YESH but you will need to reregister in NSW. Also they may check that you live in the ACT —-might need ACT address. Borrow the PMs addy - he is rarely in Canberra.

      • Scrooge McDeal on 01/08/2024 - 11:09
        +3

        Surely there will be people that already done something like this and they already found out about the loopholes.
        Not that I am interested. Just asking so I can help people save more, if they can.

        • abetastic on 01/08/2024 - 11:31
          +1

          be wary if you continue driving on an ACT plate in NSW for too long and get into an accident, you may have issues with your insurance.

          Also the bother of going to ACT to pickup a car, potentially have to re-register in NSW and then the insurance headache probably not worth the 2-2.5k savings.

      • tight-ass on 01/08/2024 - 12:18

        Couldn't you just buy it unregistered and put it on a trailer or get it trucked to NSW and register it there and save the $$$?

        • Naigrabzo on 01/08/2024 - 13:14

          Doubt you can buy unregistered? Can you? from a dealer? if so why not?

          • tight-ass on 01/08/2024 - 13:33
            +1

            @Naigrabzo: I'm not sure about new, but you can with used / demo.

            I'm in WA and I purchased my current car (demo) from a dealersip in Vic.

            I got the dealer to de-register it / remove the plates and put it on a truck and deliver it to my door.

            It was very quick & easy to register here & pay the stamp duty.

    • dwbr on 01/08/2024 - 11:43
      +2

      Bureaucrats benefiting themselves. Who would imagine that happening?

  • stickymoo on 01/08/2024 - 11:12

    Would this be a good hedge against inflation?

    • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 11:14
      +1

      Not expensive enough to be a high yield investment.

  • OzBargainerr on 01/08/2024 - 11:14

    Great deal, thanks for sharing.

  • Spacexyz on 01/08/2024 - 11:17
    +3

    Come on, $39,999 please.

    • Drakesy on 01/08/2024 - 11:26
      +3

      I reckon that's what they can comfortably make money at but they're in a pricing war with Tesla so only have to just undercut it.

      • WhyAmICommenting on 01/08/2024 - 12:10

        They most likely only make money because of CCP grants anyway.

        • Gorby on 01/08/2024 - 12:40
          +5

          If the Chinese government wants to subsidise my car purchase, let them

  • pooman on 01/08/2024 - 11:19
    +3

    I have a dynamic but test drove the premium. Not sure the upgrade is worth the extra $ even with the discount. Performance is good as it is.

    • WhyAmICommenting on 01/08/2024 - 12:20
      +1

      Ripped from Reddit. Seems a fair bit different:

      150 vs 230kw motor

      -About 80-100km more range on Premium (bigger battery)

      -Continental 235/45/19 vs 225/45/18 notsurebrand (gitti) tyres

      -Rims

      -No Heads up display

      -Faster charge rate on premium

      -Leather vs imitation leather

      -Heating for steering

      -Lumbar adjustment

      -Fixed vs Float calipers (found the float very aggressive on the Seal Premium)

      seat/mirror position memory for 2 drivers.

      • pooman on 01/08/2024 - 12:24
        +1

        Talking from personal ownership vs stats. I honestly didn't care about most of those apart from performance. All I can say is the dynamic doesn't lack anything for normal driving.

        • smoothymcmellow on 01/08/2024 - 15:10

          Owning the premium, bigger battery, decent performance boost and heads up display are worth the cost over Dynamic, I think it's the sweet spot.

          I honestly think you would struggle to use the extra performance from the top model legally, it would be insane.

      • DingoBilly on 01/08/2024 - 12:55

        The range alone would be worth the upgrade for me.

        Rest is just a nice bonus.

      • SupeNintendoChalmers on 01/08/2024 - 13:30

        -Continental 235/45/19 vs 225/45/18 notsurebrand (gitti) tyres

        These tyres alone are worth at least $2000 for a set of 4.

        -No Heads up display

        Love HUDs on cars. Next one will def get it

        -Faster charge rate on premium

        How much do you value your time?

      • Creamsoda on 01/08/2024 - 13:32

        If people don't need the range then Dynamic is a no brainer. It also handles better due to lighter weight and the most efficient out of all the variants.

  • diazepam on 01/08/2024 - 11:25
    +1

    I just put an order for the Atto3. Better cancel the order if there’s going to be a discount on that model too…

    • rcgy on 01/08/2024 - 11:30

      Would be curious if this is planned. The Seal 7 EV is meant to be out later this year, would the Atto3 be priced down to the "budget" option, or would the Seal be the budget pick?

      • scotty on 01/08/2024 - 11:50
        +1

        The Seal 7 EV

        You meant Sealion 7 SUV? That would be priced against Tesla Model Y, and quite a bit larger than Atto 3.

        Sealion 7: 4830x1925x1620mm
        Atto 3: 4455x1875x1615mm

        But that would hopefully push down Atto3's price.

        • rcgy on 01/08/2024 - 12:00
          +1

          Oops! Yes, the Sealion. Interesting to see the sizes directly compared, didn't realise it was that big a difference.

    • abetastic on 01/08/2024 - 11:32
      +2

      I would say if you don't need a car immediately, that is a good idea. Prices of EVs will continue to come down for the rest of the year. Chinese EV penetration is slowing so BYD needs to shift volume elsewhere.

  • krish955 on 01/08/2024 - 11:34
    +1

    I believe facelift coming soon form what I recall?

    • orza on 01/08/2024 - 12:06
      +1

      Possibly about to get the new e-Platform 3.0 Evo, so expecting 800v and faster charging. Base model power should increase from 150kW to 170kW.

      • Caped Baldy on 01/08/2024 - 12:12

        I'd personally want faster AC charging too.11kW would be a very nice to have.

      • xrailgun on 01/08/2024 - 12:13

        wow. I'll be hodling

  • dealsucker on 01/08/2024 - 11:36
    +3

    65k for the Performance version is a lot of car for the money

    • WhyAmICommenting on 01/08/2024 - 12:11
      +2

      The premium is the sweet spot though. Who really needs 3.8 seconds.

      • xrailgun on 01/08/2024 - 12:13
        +3

        I wish I could last 3.8 seconds!

      • dealsucker on 01/08/2024 - 13:04

        Same way when someone buys a diver watch which can go down to 200m but they never will.

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