BYD Seal Electric Sedan Launch Tomorrow
It will be offered in three variants with two battery size options and a maximum claimed range of up to 570 km
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Update (05/03/24): BYD has launched the Seal EV in India, with prices starting from Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India).
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BYD Seal set to launch on March 5 with bookings already open.
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Base variant gets a smaller 61.4 kWh battery pack and single motor for a range of up to 460 km.
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Top variant gets a dual-motor setup with 530 PS and 670 Nm of performance.
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Features include 15.6-inch rotational touchscreen infotainment unit and premium cabin.
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Expected to be priced from Rs 55 lakh (ex-showroom).
The premium electric car space in India is ready for its most affordable sedan option yet with the launch of the BYD Seal on March 5. Bookings for the Seal have been open for a refundable token of Rs 1 lakh with customer deliveries scheduled to begin shortly after prices are announced. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Battery, Range and Performance
The BYD Seal will be offered with two battery pack options but three powertrain options in total, one for each variant. The variant-wise specifications are as follows:
| Battery Pack |
61.4 kWh |
82.5 kWh |
82.5 kWh |
| Electric Motor |
Single |
Single |
Dual |
| Power |
204 PS |
313 PS |
530 PS |
| Torque |
310 Nm |
360 Nm |
670 Nm |
| Claimed Range (WLTC) |
460 km |
570 km |
520 km |
| 0-100 kmph |
7.5 seconds |
5.9 seconds |
3.8 seconds |
The larger battery pack can support up to 150kW DC fast charging, while the smaller one charges at up to 110kW.
BYD Seal Features
The Seal electric sedan will be available in three variants - Dynamic Range, Premium Range and Performance. As a premium offering, it comes well-equipped as standard with features like the rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment unit, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, many airbags, powered and climate controlled (heated and ventilated) front seats, panoramic sunroof, and ADAS. Leather upholstery and 19-inch alloy wheels are available from the one-above-base variant.
Also read: Exclusive: BYD Seal Variant-wise Features Revealed Ahead Of Launch
Price And Rivals
The BYD Seal will be offered as a fully-built import and prices can start from Rs 55 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival the likes of the Kia EV6 and Volvo XC40 Recharge while being an affordable alternative to the BMW i4.
