The long-awaited BYD Seal electric premium sedan will finally go on sale on March 5, 2024. This electric sedan will be offered in 3 variants – Dynamic Range, Premium Range and Performance. It will be offered with two battery pack options – a 61.4kWh and 82.5kWh – with the latter offering in both single and dual-motor options.
BYD Seal Dynamic Range Features
- LED lighting system
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Sequential rear turn indicators
- Leatherette upholstery
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- 6-way powered co-driver seat
- Dual-zone AC
- Ventilated & heated front seats
- Panoramic glass roof
- 2 wireless phone charger
- V2L (Vehicle-to-load) function
- 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
- 10 Airbags
- 360 degree camera
- Electronic parking brake with auto hold
- Hill hold assist
- ESC, tractional control
- All-wheel disc brakes
- ADAS
- Rain sensing wipers
This variant is packed with a rear-axle mounted electric motor that draws power from a 61.4kWh batery pack. The electric motor is rated at 204PS and offers a peak torque of 310Nm. It is claimed to offer a range of 460km (WLTC cycle) in a single charge. The battery can be charged using the 7kW AC charger and the 110kW DC fast charging.
BYD Seal Premium Range Features (Over Dynamic Range)
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Leather seat upholstery
- 4-way power lumbar adjustment driver’s seat
- Driver’s seat with memory function
- Memory function for ORVMs
- Heads-Up Display
- Door mirror auto tilt function
This mid-spec variant is packed with a 82.5kWh battery pack with a rear-axle mounted electric motor. The electric motor offers 313PS of power and 360Nm of torque. This variant is claimed to offer a range of 570km on a single charge. This variant supports both a 7kW AC charger and 150kW DC fast charging.
BYD Seal Performance Features (Over Premium Range)
- Electronic child lock
- Intelligent torque adaption control (ITAC)
It comes equipped with the same 82.5kWh battery pack that is offered on the Premium Range variant. This model comes with a dual-motor setup with front-axle motor rated at 247PS and 310Nm of torque. The combined power and torque stands at 560PS and 670Nm, respectively. This top-spec model is claimed to offer a range of 520km in a single charge.
