BYD Seal
The BYD Seal (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹; pinyin: Bǐyàdí Hǎibào) is a battery-electric mid-size fastback sedan manufactured by BYD Auto. It is part of the brand's "Ocean Series" and follows the BYD Dolphin hatchback. [1] Built on the e-Platform 3.0, the Seal features an 800-volt electrical system platform[2] and offers various electric powertrains and battery configurations. It was first announced in May 2022 and launched in China in August 2022.
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| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Production | August 2022 – present |
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| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size car (D) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
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| Power output | 150–390 kW (204–530 PS; 201–523 hp) |
| Battery | |
| Electric range | 460–570 km (286–354 mi) (WLTP) |
| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm (115.0 in) |
| Length | 4,800 mm (189.0 in) |
| Width | 1,875 mm (73.8 in) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,885–2,185 kg (4,156–4,817 lb) |
History
[change | change source]The BYD Seal was officially revealed as part of BYD's continued expansion into the electric vehicle market. Its design was previewed by the BYD Ocean-X Concept in 2021, and the car debuted in China in August 2022. The Seal is sold in multiple international markets, including Europe, Southeast Asia, and Brazil, with various configurations and trims offered depending on the region.
Resources
[change | change source]The Seal is available in multiple trims and battery sizes, with configurations including rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) versions.
It is powered by either a 61.4 kWh or an 82.5 kWh LFP Blade battery, offering ranges between 460 and 570 kilometers (286–354 miles) on a full charge, depending on the model and driving conditions.
The Seal’s powertrain includes a 150–390 kW motor, offering performance options such as the Performance AWD variant, which reaches 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
Markets
[change | change source]China
[change | change source]The Seal went on sale in China in August 2022 and was initially offered with multiple variants, including standard and performance models.
Europe
[change | change source]The Seal became available in several European countries starting in September 2023, targeting the D-segment.
Southeast Asia
[change | change source]Markets such as Thailand and Singapore began selling the Seal in September 2023, with further expansion into Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines in 2024.
Brazil
[change | change source]The Seal was launched in Brazil in August 2023, with the dual-motor AWD version being the only variant available.
Australia
[change | change source]The Seal launched in Australia in October 2023, with trims matching those of Thailand and Singapore.
South Africa
[change | change source]The Seal debuted in South Africa in October 2024, offering both RWD and AWD variants.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Schmidt, Bridie (15 March 2022). "BYD Seal electric sportscar to rival Tesla Model 3 confirmed for Australia". The Driven. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
- ↑ "BYD planning Model-3-like 800-volt sedan called Seal". electrive.com. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
- ↑ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ↑ "【图】售13.98万起 新款比亚迪"双豹"上市_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ↑ Opletal, Jiri (2023-12-15). "BYD Song L launched in China to compete with Model Y, starts at 26,700 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2023-12-15.
- ↑ "BYD Seal's European versions detailed". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.