The best home charger for the BYD Seal is a 7kW (32A) wall charger — all Seal models support 7kW AC, charging the 61kWh Dynamic from 20–100% in ~7.5 hours versus nearly 30 hours on the factory 8A charger. For public AC charging you’ll need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Full details below.
Full home charge
20–100% (Dynamic / Premium & Performance)
DC fast charging
110kW Dynamic / 150kW Premium & Performance
About the BYD Seal
The Seal comes with an 8A Type 2 home charger that plugs into a standard wall socket — BYD refer to this as an emergency charger, as it takes around 36 hours to charge the 61kWh version from empty to full. Fully charged, expect around 460km for the Dynamic and 570km for the Premium and Performance models.
All models of the Seal support 7kW AC charging, so to charge faster at home we recommend investing in a wall-mounted smart EV charger. The Seal also supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and comes with the adapter from the factory.
Official BYD Seal New Zealand page →
Seal New Zealand Facebook Group →
Owner’s manual download →
| Model variant | Battery pack | Range | Max AC home charging | DC fast charging | Key notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 61kWh Blade | ~460km | Type 2 • 7kW | CCS2 • up to 110kW 5–80% ~40 min (est.) | V2L adapter included |
| Premium & Performance | 83kWh Blade | ~570km | Type 2 • 7kW | CCS2 • up to 150kW 5–80% ~30 min (est.) | V2L adapter included |
All Seal models support 7kW AC charging — a perfect match for a standard single-phase NZ home. Our smart chargers also support solar matching and monitor your total home energy use to avoid tripping the breaker. If you’re buying a Type 2 cable for public charging, the socket version is ideal — you can take the cable with you.
Plug in and go
A fixed cable attached to the charger — the easiest daily experience. Pull in, plug in, done.
One cable for everything
Socket only — you use your own Type 2 cable. Great for sharing a charger between vehicles, or keeping one cable for home and public AC charging.
Got solar panels
Our smart chargers support solar diversion — soak up your excess solar export and charge for free during the day.
Estimated charge time comparison from 20% to 100% — generally you don’t arrive home with 0% remaining. The last 5% slows down as the cells are balanced.
| Charger type | Battery & model | Approx. charge time 20–100% |
|---|---|---|
| 8A factory charger | 61kWh Dynamic | 29.5 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | 61kWh Dynamic | 14.5 hours |
| 7kW wall charger with socket (32A) | 61kWh Dynamic | 7.5 hours |
| 7kW wall charger with cable (32A) | 61kWh Dynamic | 7.5 hours |
| 8A factory charger | 83kWh Premium & Performance | 40 hours |
| 16A charger (caravan / commando style) | 83kWh Premium & Performance | 20 hours |
| 7kW wall charger with socket (32A) | 83kWh Premium & Performance | 10 hours |
| 7kW wall charger with cable (32A) | 83kWh Premium & Performance | 10 hours |
Want exact numbers for your power price and starting charge? Use the calculator below, or see our charge time calculator and charge cost calculator.
The Premium and Performance models support 150kW DC charging, while the Dynamic supports up to 110kW. BYD don’t list official DC charge times, but close estimates are: Dynamic ~40 min for 5–80% at 110kW, and Premium/Performance ~30 min for 5–80% at 150kW. DC chargers have cables attached — no need to bring your own.
Type 2 public chargers are found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and motels — you’ll need to bring your own cable for most of these.
| Provider | Notes | Apple app | Android app |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChargeNet | Largest network nationwide | Download | Download |
| BP | Fast chargers at key sites | Download | Download |
| Z Energy | Fast chargers at selected stations | Download | Download |
| Tesla | Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla | Download | Download |
For more, see our full New Zealand public charging guide. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.
We recommend a Type 2 to Type 2 cable (7kW-rated) to make use of the faster charging speeds. The majority of free public chargers use a Type 2 socket, and this cable is backwards compatible with 22kW and 11kW chargers. Some public chargers have a Type 2 cable hard-wired, so a cable isn’t needed 100% of the time.
The Seal supports V2L and comes with the adapter from the factory — use your car as a power source for tools and appliances. Need a spare? We stock the V2L adapter.
A 7kW (32A) wall charger — all Seal models support 7kW AC, charging the 61kWh Dynamic in ~7.5 hours and the 83kWh Premium/Performance in ~10 hours from 20%.
No. The Seal’s AC charging caps at 7kW single-phase, so a standard 32A single-phase wall charger delivers its full home charging speed.
Around 460km for the Dynamic (61kWh) and 570km for the Premium and Performance models (83kWh).
A Type 2 to Type 2 (7kW-rated) cable in 5m — most free public chargers use a Type 2 socket that requires your own cable.
The Dynamic supports up to 110kW (~40 min for 5–80%) and the Premium/Performance up to 150kW (~30 min for 5–80%), via CCS2.
Yes — the Seal supports Vehicle-to-Load and comes with the adapter from the factory, so you can power appliances directly from the car. We sell these here
Free advice, no obligation
Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, confirm your cable needs, and recommend the best install option for your switchboard and parking spot. Or simply purchase online and have your local sparky install it.
Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar integration options (charge from excess solar for free)
– Public charging & cable guidance
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