BYD Seal Electric Sedan Launched In India

BYD Seal is available in three different variants

The much anticipated BYD Seal electric sedan has just gone on sale in India. The entry-spec RWD trim (Dynamic) is priced from Rs 41 lakh while the range-topping Performance AWD trim will cost you Rs 53 lakh (Ex-Showroom, India). The mid-spec Premium trim has a price of Rs 45.55 lakh, ex-sh.

The Seal is the third EV launched by BYD in India, after the company’s e6 MPV and Atto 3 SUV. It will be brought to the Indian shores as CBU units.

Bookings for the BYD Seal are now open for a token amount of Rs 1,25 lakh. Those making reservations before 31st March, 2024, will get a few extra perks like free installation of a home charger, portable charging box (3kW), and 6-year roadside assistance, among others.

BYD Seal Design

The Seal sedan was previously showcased at the Delhi Auto Expo, where we loved its design and the swag it packs. It borrows key design cues from the BYD Ocean X concept car and looks brilliant in flesh. It is based on the ‘Ocean Aesthetics’ design language. Key design highlights include a coupe-like roof line, flush door handles, clean lines, boomerang-shaped quad LED DRLs, LED headlamps, and magnificent light bars.

In its dimensions, the BYD Seal is 4,800mm long, 1,875mm wide, and 1,460mm in height. It rides on beautiful 19-inch wheels and is available in four different exterior paints- Arctic Blue, Aurora White, Atlantis Grey, and Cosmos Black. 

BYD Seal Interior And Features

The BYD Seal electric sedan’s interior features a rotating 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen while the driver gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with a head-up display. The interior design of the BYD Seals is similar to that of the Atto 3, incorporating clean flowing lines and smooth, textured surfaces.

The center console features a crystal-transparent drive selector, and a few physical buttons for functions such as a heated windscreen, volume controls, and more. BYD Seal sedan also has two wireless charging bays.

The sedan’s rear seats have a 60:40 folding configuration. The rear tailgate is powered, boot space is decent and the frunk can hold an additional 50 litres.

Other features on the BYD sedan include an 8-way electronically adjustable driver seat with memory function, heated and cooled front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leatherette upholstery, dual-zone AC, automatic wipers, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS. 

The Seal has a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and comes with 10 airbags, ABS with hill hold, and more safety tech.

BYD Seal Specifications

BYD Seal sedan offers two battery pack choices- 61.44 kW and 82.56 kW. Both batteries pack BYD’s proprietary state-of-the-art Blade cell technology. The smaller battery comes mated to a single rear-axle mounted motor that produces 204 HP and 310 Nm. This configuration has a claimed range of 510km (NEDC cycle).

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The larger battery pack can be had either with a single-motor (RWD) or dual-motor (AWD) setup. The RWD Seal here, produces 312hp and 360Nm, and comes with a claimed range of 650km. The range-topping Seal AWD has two electric motors churning out a combined output of 530hp and 670Nm. This version is claimed to deliver 580km in range. The top-spec BYD Seal can do the 0-100kph sprint in just 3.8 seconds.

The BYD electric sedan supports DC charging speeds of up to 150 kW, replenishing 10-80% in 37 minutes. A regular full charge over an AC outlet will take 8.6 hours to complete. It also supports V2L charging.

BYD Seal Price And Variants