Stay Safe This Winter: Gates BYD Driving Tips

As temperatures drop and daylight shortens, it’s vital to prepare for winter driving conditions across the UK. Here are some key safety tips from us to help keep yourself and your vehicle safe on the road.

1. Prepare Before Your Travel

• Check forecasts and roads before setting out and avoid unnecessary journeys in snow or ice.
• Inspect your vehicle: Tyre tread and pressure, lights, wipers, battery and washer fluid.
• Clear all windows, mirrors and lights before driving - this is required by law.

2. Drive Smoothly and Stay Alert

• Slow down - stopping distances can be up to 10 times longer on ice.
• Increase your following distance and avoid sharp steering or braking.
• Use dipped headlights in poor visibility and keep screens demisted.
• If you skid, ease off pedals and steer gently into the direction of the skid.

3. Tyre, Traction & EV tips

• Consider winter or all-season tyres for better grip.
• For electric vehicles, cold weather can reduce range so, please plan charging ahead of time.
• Use your vehicles traction control and driving modes to help maintain stability.

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Winter Driving with BYD

Get the most from your BYD this winter with smart features designed for comfort, safety and efficiency.

• Pre-Heat via the BYD app - Warm the vehicle and defrost windows before you set off, all while your car is plugged in.
• Standard heat pump - Efficiently warms the vehicle while helping preserve driving range in cold weather.
• Cold-weather battery management - The BYD Blade Battery and e-Platform 3.0 deliver reliable performance and charging in low temperatures.
• Heated comfort - Heated seats (and steering wheel on select trims) to keep you warm on cold mornings.
• Winter driving modes - The BYD SEAL and SEAL U DM-i features a Snow Mode for improved traction on slippery roads.
• Clear visibility - Electric defrosting and heated rear windows help you get moving quickly and safely.

Drive Confidently with BYD

BYD vehicles are designed for performance and safety year-round. For model-specific winter checks or service bookings, contact your local Gates BYD dealership.

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Stay prepared. Stay safe. Drive BYD.