BYD Seal EV: BYD Auto India has officially launched its latest addition to the passenger vehicle segment in India, the Seal electric sedan. The new model is available in three variants: Dynamic, Premium, and Performance, with prices starting from Rs 41.00 lakh and going up to Rs 53.00 lakh (ex-showroom).
Design and Dimensions
Built on the same platform as the Atto 3 SUV, the Seal electric sedan offers a sleek and low-slung design, resembling a four-door coupe. Measuring 4,800 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,460 mm in height, with a wheelbase spanning 2,920 mm.
Interior Features
Inside the cabin, the Seal showcases a modern digital layout on the dashboard, featuring two free-standing screens for the infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster. The touchscreen can be adjusted between portrait and landscape orientations.
Advanced Safety and Technology
Equipped with advanced safety features, the Seal includes nine airbags, traction control, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, powered driver and co-driver seats, heated and ventilated seats, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, and dual-zone climate control. Higher variants offer additional features such as a heads-up display, torque vectoring system, memory functions for the door mirrors and driver seat, and faster charging support.
Powertrain Options
The Seal is available in both rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The rear-wheel-drive options include a 201 bhp and 310 Nm variant in the base Dynamic trim or a more powerful 308 bhp and 360 Nm option in the premium variant. The top-tier performance trim offers an all-wheel-drive powertrain producing a combined 523 bhp and 670 Nm, along with adaptive dampers.
Battery and Range
The standard range variant is equipped with a 61.44 kWh battery pack, offering a range of up to 510 km. Meanwhile, the more powerful variants and AWD models feature a larger 82.56 kWh battery, providing up to 650 km of range for the RWD model and 580 km for the AWD model (NEDC figures).
Charging Capabilities
All variants support up to 7 kW AC fast charging, with the base models also supporting up to 110 kW DC fast charging. The extended-range models, on the other hand, support up to 150 kW DC fast charging.
