Looking to buy a BYD as a commercial...
Hi,
I am interested in getting a BYD vehicle as a commercial vehicle. Can you tell me if the electric Seal Design saloon can be used as a commercial car? If not can its new BYD Seal U hybrid?
Thanks
Mike
Mike Breen (Limerick)Nov 2024 Filed under: choosing new car
Expert answer
Hi Mike,
There's nothing stopping you from using any car for business purposes, but there are no official commercial versions of the BYD cars on sale at this time. Though you've not said what you will use the vehicle for, I'd suggest that the Seal saloon is not suited for carrying bulky goods at all, as lovely as it is as a car.
The Seal U SUV is much better suited as it has a large boot and rear seats that can be folded down. You could in theory have those rear seats removed completely and turn it into a commercial, but as it's so new we don't know of anyone that has done that.
The Seal U runs on petrol, obviously, which you couldn't claim VAT back on, so that may rule it out for many.
Come back to us with more details if you need more assistance.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor@Shane_O_D