Fully electric · 2024–
How much it costs to charge the BYD Seal U Design 87 kWh 218 CV
87.0 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 52.2 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On the residential tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. With an EV meter, charge in its off-peak hours (0h00 to 6h00, also noon to 4pm and all day on Sunday).
| Residential tariff €0.1450/kWh, typical band for a home with an electric car | 8.33 € |
| EV meter, off-peak €0.1298/kWh, 0h00 to 6h00, noon to 4pm and Sundays | 7.45 € |
| EV meter, other hours €0.1450/kWh: added to the home’s consumption | 8.33 € |
| Residential tariff €0.1450/kWh (Enemalta’s only residential tariff) | 8.33 € |
With 10,000 km a year, always charging at home costs about €327 on the residential tariff and €293 with an EV meter: you save 34 € a year. The EV meter has its own monthly charge (€4 single-phase, €6 three-phase), and it also stops the car pushing the whole home into a dearer band.
Prices including 5% VAT, Enemalta residential bands and EV meter tariff, checked on 2026-10. Service charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) | 24 h 58 min |
| 16 A commando socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) | 15 h 31 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) | 7 h 46 min |
| Fast charger, from 10 to 80% (up to 140 kW) | 44 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator. With an estimated price of €0.19/kWh on standard chargers and €0.20/kWh on fast chargers, charging from 20 to 80% costs about 9.92 € on a standard charger and 10.44 € on a fast charger.
Open the mapHow much 100 km costs
With the official consumption of 20.5 kWh/100 km.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the BYD Seal U Design 87 kWh 218 CV at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (52.2 kWh into the battery) costs about 8.33 € on the residential tariff and 7.45 € with an EV meter, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the BYD Seal U?
On the residential tariff, at any time: the price is the same. With an EV meter, in its off-peak hours: midnight to 6am, noon to 4pm and all day on Sunday, at a fixed 12.98c/kWh.
How long does it take to charge the BYD Seal U at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 15 h 31 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 7 h 46 min on a 7 kW home charger.
How long does it take on a fast charger?
From 10 to 80%, about 44 min on a charger that delivers the car’s maximum 140 kW. Allow about 10.44 € from 20 to 80% at a public charger.
Other BYD Seal U versions
- Comfort 71,8 kWh 218 CV 2024– · 71.8 kWh
Sources of the technical data: www.km77.com · www.byd.com