Charging Infrastructure & Home Chargers

The SEAL 7 DM-i manual describes a schedule under Energy → Charge/Discharge → Smart Charging → Scheduled Charging. Turn the schedule on, choose the start time and repeat cycle, then save. 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. 8…

On the SEAL 7 DM-i equipped for vehicle-to-load (V2L), the discharge countdown appears on the instrument cluster and touchscreen once the compatible connector is attached. The manual points to Energy → Charge/Discharge → Vehicle To Load for the timer. The V2L control can go grey when the adapter is disconnected. 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 t…