If you plug in during the waiting period, the car can display a reminder that scheduled charging is active. Use the immediate charging option when you need power now. The separate reminder settings control the notification, while the main schedule switch controls the start time.

BYDbase editorial guide. This guide follows the Middle East & Africa manual. Check the edition and equipment for your own vehicle.

Source: BYD SEAL 7 DM-i Owner’s Manual (EN), Scheduled Charging, printed p. 89 (PDF p. 89). The download requires a forum sign-in.

SEAL 7 DM-i scheduled charging screen with the switch, time and repeat cycle. Illustration from the BYD owner’s manual, printed p. 89 (PDF p. 89).

The timer is a maximum session length. Discharge can end earlier if the battery gets too low, and available output can be limited in cold conditions. Check the battery level and the range you need afterwards before planning a session.

The petrol engine can start during V2L at low battery charge. Use this feature outdoors and away from combustible materials. Read the full discharging precautions for your vehicle before connecting equipment.

BYDbase editorial guide. This guide follows the Middle East & Africa manual. Check the edition and equipment for your own vehicle.

Source: BYD SEAL 7 DM-i Owner’s Manual (EN), Discharging Instructions — External Discharging and Setting discharging duration, printed pp. 93–95 (PDF pp. 93–95). The download requires a forum sign-in.

BYD SEAL 7 DM-i Vehicle To Load settings screen as shown in the manual. Illustration from the BYD owner’s manual, printed p. 95 (PDF p. 95).