Samui
from ฿1,850 / day
Electric Sedan
Tesla Model 3
- 5 seats
Electric Sedan
Rent a BYD Seal on Koh Samui
The BYD Seal rents on Koh Samui from ฿1,400 per day in low season, averaging ฿1,700 per day across the year. It seats 5, takes 3 large bags plus front boot, and comes with comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), a refundable ฿7,000 deposit and free delivery anywhere on the island.
BYD Seal rental rates on Koh Samui
| Duration | Low season | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Per day | ฿1,400 | ฿2,000 |
| Per week | ฿8,500 | ฿12,000 |
| Per month | ฿24,000 | ฿34,000 |
About the BYD Seal
The BYD Seal is the value choice among long-range electric sedans and the most comfortable of them over broken surfaces. An 82.5 kWh Blade battery gives around 480 km of real island range - the most of any EV in the fleet under ฿2,000 a day - and the cell-to-body construction makes it unusually rigid, which shows in how settled it feels. Ventilated front seats are a specification worth noticing in this climate.
BYD Seal specification
| Manufacturer | BYD |
|---|---|
| Model | Seal |
| Type | Electric Sedan |
| Fuel type | Electric |
| Battery | 82.5 kWh |
| Range | around 480 km of real island driving |
| Motor | 230 kW (313 hp) |
| Connector | Type 2 (AC) / CCS2 (DC) |
| AC charging | about 11 hours at 7 kW |
| DC fast charging | about 35 minutes from 10% to 80% at 150 kW |
| Transmission | Automatic (single-speed) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Luggage | 3 large bags plus front boot |
| Security deposit | ฿7,000 (refundable) |
| Insurance | Comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) |
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What is included
- Comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is included with every rental - there is no separate insurance upsell at handover.
- Minimum rental period is 3 days.
- A refundable security deposit of ฿7,000 covers the insurance excess. It is returned in full if it is not used.
- Delivery and collection anywhere on Koh Samui - your hotel, villa or the airport - are included in the rate.
Any minor damage is deducted from the deposit and the balance returned. We photograph every panel, the interior, the fuel or charge level and the odometer at handover, and you get those timestamped photos with your digital contract - so there is a record to compare against rather than an argument.
Who the BYD Seal suits
Anyone who wants a premium-feeling electric sedan without premium pricing, and longer stays where the big battery means charging roughly once a week. Also the best EV here for a couple planning the mainland ferry trip on a moderate budget.
The BYD Seal on Koh Samui roads
Ventilated seats are not a gimmick on Samui. A car that has been parked in the sun stays uncomfortable long after the air conditioning has cooled the cabin air, and seat ventilation fixes the part that actually bothers you. The 480 km range means a week of island driving between charges for most renters. Like all low-slung sedans, it is not the car for a steep unsealed villa driveway.
BYD Seal rental - frequently asked questions
How far does the BYD Seal go on one charge?
Around 480 km of real island driving from the 82.5 kWh battery - the longest range of any EV we rent under ฿2,000 a day. On Koh Samui that is comfortably a week of normal use between charges.
BYD Seal or Tesla Model 3?
The Seal goes further per charge, has a more comfortable ride and ventilated seats, and costs less. The Model 3 charges faster, has better software and a more established service reputation. Both are excellent; the Seal is the better value.
Is the BYD Seal comfortable on Koh Samui roads?
It is the most comfortable electric sedan we rent over the island's patched interior roads and speed humps, thanks to its very rigid structure and well-judged suspension.
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