What does a BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence really cost?
Consumption (WLTP): 18.2 kWh/100 km · CO₂ 0 g/km
Every figure below is computed for this model — list price €53,990 (checked 27 Sept 2026), current tax and tariff assumptions, methodology open.
Monthly total cost by usage profile
| Profile | €/month | €/km |
|---|---|---|
| Low mileage (10,000 km/yr, 60 % charged at home) | €861 | €1.03 |
| Standard (15,000 km/yr, 80 % charged at home) | €913 | €0.73 |
| High mileage (25,000 km/yr, 70 % charged at home) | €1,044 | €0.50 |
9% below the Midsize average
What the cost is made of
- DepreciationModel€68473 %
- EnergyCalibrated€11813 %
- Vehicle taxOfficial€0
- InsuranceCalibrated€10611 %
- Maintenance & tyresModel€293 %
- THG bonusMarket-€25
- Total€913
Evidence classes: Official = rule or official value · Anchored = published market figure · Calibrated = model tuned to measured data · Model = documented estimate · Market = current market rate
Depreciation
Estimated value after 3 years (15,000 km/yr): ~€26,725 of €53,990 (−51 %). Based on a segment estimate (labelled as such); a data-driven model is in progress.
Charging scenarios
- 100 % at home: €105/mo
- Mostly public (20 % home): €157/mo
Cheaper alternatives (Midsize)
- Tesla Model 3 Performance (2025–2026) — €896/mo, €17 less
- Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line 84 — €892/mo, €21 less
- MG IM5 100 Long Range (2026–) — €891/mo, €22 less
Frequently asked
How much does a BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence cost per month?
At 15,000 km/yr and 80 % home charging: about €913 per month all-in (depreciation, energy, tax, insurance, maintenance). At 10,000 km ~€861; at 25,000 km ~€1,044.
How much value does a BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence lose?
After 3 years an estimated ~€26,725 remains (−51 %). Basis: segment estimate — labelled as such.
What does charging a BYD SEAL 82.5 kWh AWD Excellence cost?
Home-only ~€105/month; mostly public ~€157/month (15,000 km/yr, current tariffs, incl. real-world consumption uplift).