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.

BYD Seal
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
ProductionAugust 2022 – present
Assembly
  • China: Changzhou, Jiangsu; Xi'an, Shaanxi[3]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
  • Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
  • Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform
Related
  • BYD Seal 06 GT
  • BYD Song L EV[5]
  • BYD Sealion 07 EV
  • Denza N7
Powertrain
Electric motor
  • AC permanent magnet synchronous (rear)
  • Squirrel cage induction asynchronous motor (front, AWD)
Power output150–390 kW (204–530 PS; 201–523 hp)
Battery
  • 61.4 kWh BYD Blade LFP
  • 82.5 kWh BYD Blade LFP
Electric range460–570 km (286–354 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • 7 kW single-phase (AC)
  • 11 kW three-phase (AC) (Europe)[6]
  • 110–150 kW (DC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length4,800 mm (189.0 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Curb weight1,885–2,185 kg (4,156–4,817 lb)

History

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.

Features

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

China

The Seal went on sale in China in August 2022 and was initially offered with multiple variants, including standard and performance models.

Europe

The Seal became available in several European countries starting in September 2023, targeting the D-segment.

Southeast Asia

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

The Seal was launched in Brazil in August 2023, with the dual-motor AWD version being the only variant available.

Australia

The Seal launched in Australia in October 2023, with trims matching those of Thailand and Singapore.

South Africa

The Seal debuted in South Africa in October 2024, offering both RWD and AWD variants.

Sales

Year Sales Total production
China Australia Thailand Brazil Indonesia Malaysia
2022 51,200[7] 51,200[8]
2023 62,079[9] 471[10] 1,810[11] 1,040[12] 84,277[13]
2024 17,528[14] 6,393[15] 5,156[16] 3,524[17] 4,828[18] 2,958[19] 60,607[20]

References

  1. ↑ Schmidt, Bridie (15 March 2022). "BYD Seal electric sportscar to rival Tesla Model 3 confirmed for Australia". The Driven. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  2. ↑ "BYD planning Model-3-like 800-volt sedan called Seal". electrive.com. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  4. ↑ "【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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "BYD Seal's European versions detailed". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
  7. ↑ Kang, Lei (2023-01-03). "BYD Dec sales breakdown: Song 70,079 units, Han 29,468 units". CnEVPost. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  8. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2022年比亚迪纯电动批发量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
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  10. ↑ Waterworth, David (2024-01-15). "Australian EV Sales Steady in December — 2024 Looks Bright". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  11. ↑ A, Moo Teerapat (2024-01-08). "ยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2023 รวม 76,314 คัน (+684.4%) จากปีที่แล้ว | BYD Atto 3 อันดับ 1". Autolifethailand.tv. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  12. ↑ "BYD Dolphin foi o carro elétrico mais vendido do Brasil em 2023; veja ranking". InsideEVs Brasil (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-01-08.
  13. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年比亚迪纯电动批发量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
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  15. ↑ "Australia's best-selling electric cars in 2024: Every model listed". Drive. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  16. ↑ A, Moo Teerapat (2025-01-07). "สรุปยอดจดทะเบียนรถไฟฟ้า100% ในไทย ปี 2024 รวม 70,137 คัน (-8.1%) จากปีที่แล้ว | BYD Dolphin ครองแชมป์". Autolifethailand.tv. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
  17. ↑ "Carros mais vendidos do Brasil em 2024". AUTOO (in Brazilian Portuguese). 4 January 2025.
  18. ↑ Adhy, Satrio (2025-01-14). "BYD M6 Rajai 10 Mobil Listrik Terlaris Sepanjang 2024". otomotif.katadata.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  19. ↑ Lye, Gerard (2025-01-09). "Top 20 best-selling EVs in Malaysia in 2024 – BYD and Tesla battle it out at the top; five BMWs make the list - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. Retrieved 2025-01-14.
  20. ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2024年比亚迪纯电动批发量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
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