BYD Seal U GPS tracking, free and private
Know where your Seal U is at any moment - without the manufacturer's cloud and without a subscription. A spare Android phone plus the free SpySat app is all it takes.
| Model year | 2023 - present |
|---|---|
| Body | mid-size electric SUV |
| Battery | 71.8 / 87 kWh Blade LFP |
| Range | up to ~500 km (WLTP) |
| Drivetrain | front-wheel drive |
| Built in | China |
About the BYD Seal U
The Seal U is BYD's family electric SUV - a roomy, well-equipped rival to the Tesla Model Y, with the same Blade battery technology as the rest of the range. Its big flat floor hides a tracker very well.
Where to mount a tracking phone in the Seal U
- Under-floor boot tray - deep and hidden.
- Under the rear bench - flat and dry.
- Centre console - near USB-C power.
- Power - USB-C or the 12 V socket.
- Signal - glass roof passes GPS; avoid metal seat frames.
Private by design - no manufacturer cloud, no foreign servers
Modern EVs are permanently connected: the maker's own app knows where your car is and routes that data through its cloud. Our approach is the opposite. Tracking runs entirely on a phone you own, and your location history lives in your own SpySat account. We do not pass it to the car maker and we do not send it to any foreign data centre.
Frequently asked questions
Can I track a BYD Seal U without BYD's app?
Yes - fully independent of BYD's connected services and cloud.
Is my location sent to Chinese servers?
No. Our app and platform keep it in your own account; we do not use maker clouds or foreign data centres.
Where to hide it in a Seal U?
Under the boot floor or under the rear bench.
Cost?
Free app and platform; only phone data.
EV electronics affected?
No - the phone is independent of the high-voltage system.
Multiple cars?
Yes, unlimited endpoints.
Legal?
Own/authorised vehicles only.
What owners say
No reviews yet - be the first to share where you mounted your tracker.
Quick start
Put a spare Android phone in the car, run the SpySat app, name the device and set a PIN, then watch it live on the map. The full guide lives on one page: