Overview: Chinese EV brand BYD (Build Your Dreams) offers the Seal as a sleek, long-range saloon at strong value.

Highlights:

• Range: up to 570 km (depending on spec).

• Charging: up to 150 kW DC.

• Interior: premium feel, strong tech suite.

Pros: excellent spec-for-money ratio; roomy, refined.
Cons: brand image still growing in Ireland; limited dealer footprint.

“Everyone asks what brand it is — and when I tell them the price, they don’t believe me. It feels like a €70k car, but it wasn’t close to that.”