BYD Seal
Overview
ManufacturerBYD Auto
ProductionAugust 2022 – present
AssemblyChina: Changzhou, Jiangsu; Xi'an, Shaanxi[1]
DesignerUnder the lead of Wolfgang Egger
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size car (D)
Body style4-door sedan
Layout
Platforme-Platform 3.0
Related
Powertrain
Electric motorAC Permanent magnet synchronous
Power output150–390 kW (204–530 PS; 201–523 hp)
Battery
Electric range460–570 km (286–354 mi) (WLTP)
Plug-in charging
  • 7 kW single-phase (AC)
  • 11 kW three-phase (AC) (Europe)[3]
  • 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 weight1,885–2,150 kg (4,156–4,740 lb)

The BYD Seal (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎibào) is a battery electric mid-size fastback sedan produced by BYD Auto. It is the second passenger car of BYD's latest "Ocean Series",[4] after the smaller hatchback BYD Dolphin.[5] The Seal is built on the e-Platform 3.0 and BYD's new 800-volt electrical platform.[4]

Two unrelated vehicles produced by BYD also uses the Seal nameplate. The Seal DM-i is a larger sedan with plug-in hybrid powertrain, and the Seal U is a renamed Song Plus EV for export markets.

Overview

The BYD Seal was announced in China in May 2022, with deliveries in August 2022. Its design was previewed as the BYD Ocean-X Concept in September 2021.[6] As part of the "Ocean Series" line of products, the Seal adopts many ocean-inspired design features. The exterior design features low hood, pop-out door handles, and long taillamp unit. The dashboard air vents of the Seal have a wavy pattern.[7]

The battery of the Seal is structural, giving the unibody chassis higher torsional rigidity (40,500 Nm/deg compared with an industry average of around 25,000) and a lower floor compared to other electric cars.[8] The Seal has a drag coefficient of just 0.219 Cd. BYD claims a 50:50 weight distribution between the front and the rear for the Performance AWD variant.[9]

The Seal is available with a rotatable 15.6-inch infotainment screen, 10.25-inch digital instrument panel, 12-speaker Dynaudio audio system, panoramic sunroof, quilted vegan leather upholstery, dual wireless smartphone chargers and heated and ventilated front seats. The Seal also has a 53-litre front trunk (frunk).[10][11] Some models are equipped with Intelligent Torque Adaption Control (iTAC) system (a torque vectoring system) and adaptive dampers.[10]

Powertrain

The Seal is equipped with either a 61.4 kWh or an 82.5 kWh LFP blade battery pack, which can be charged by a 220 V AC power source at 7 kW (11 kW in Europe),[3] or a DC fast charger at 110 or 150 kW (depending on the model). BYD claimed a domestic driving range between 550 and 700 kilometres (340 and 430 mi).[12] The battery pack reportedly can be fast charged from 30%-80% in 30 minutes, and the car has vehicle-to-grid capability.[5]

The Seal's top speed is limited to 180 kilometres per hour (110 mph),[13] and the 0–100 km/h acceleration is claimed to be around 7.5 seconds for the standard models and 3.8 seconds for its 4WD Performance model.[5] BYD claims the Seal AWD energy consumption is 12.7 kWh/100km.[7]

Type Battery Layout Electric motor Power Torque 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (claimed) Range (claimed) Calendar years Note
CLTC NEDC WLTP
Standard Range 61.44 kWh LFP Blade battery RWD Rear PMSM 150 kW (201 hp) 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) 7.5 seconds 550 km (342 mi) 510 km (317 mi) 460 km (286 mi) 2022–present
700 km Prestige 82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery RWD Rear PMSM 170 kW (228 hp) 330 N⋅m (33.7 kg⋅m; 243 lb⋅ft) N/A 700 km (435 mi) N/A N/A 2023–present China only[14]
Extended Range 82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery RWD Rear PMSM 230 kW (308 hp) 360 N⋅m (36.7 kg⋅m; 266 lb⋅ft) 5.9 seconds 700 km (435 mi) 650 km (404 mi) 570 km (354 mi) 2022–present
Performance 82.56 kWh LFP Blade battery AWD Front Squirrel cage induction asynchronous motor 160 kW (215 hp) 310 N⋅m (31.6 kg⋅m; 229 lb⋅ft) 3.8 seconds 650 km (404 mi) 580 km (360 mi) 520 km (323 mi) 2022–present
Rear PMSM 230 kW (308 hp) 360 N⋅m (36.7 kg⋅m; 266 lb⋅ft)
Combined: 390 kW (523 hp) 670 N⋅m (68.3 kg⋅m; 494 lb⋅ft)
References: [15][16][17]

Markets

China

The Seal went on sale in China in July 2022, with deliveries in the following month.[18] There were four models of powertrains offered in China, starting with a standard "Elite" model (精英型) powered by a 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) single-motor rear wheel drive (RWD), "Prestige" model (尊贵型) produces 170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) with single-motor RWD, "Performance" model (性能型) powered by a 230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp) single-motor RWD, and the "4WD Performance" model (四驱性能型) with the 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp) dual-motor (160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) + 230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp)) all wheel drive.

In May 2023, BYD introduced the Seal Champion Edition in China. The version introduces lower pricing,[19] with adjusted and upgraded equipment list such as leather seats, rear privacy glass, an adjustable cup holder in the armrest box. It also received an additional "700 km Prestige" grade level with 700 kilometres (430 mi) of range.[20]

Europe

The Seal became available in several European countries in September 2023, occupying the D-segment.[21]

Southeast Asia

The Seal went on sale in Thailand and Singapore in September 2023. In both countries, available grades are Dynamic RWD, Premium RWD and Performance AWD. The former is equipped with a 61.4 kWh LFP Blade battery which powers a single 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) rear motor. The Premium RWD uses a larger 82.5 kWh LFP battery, powering a single 230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp) rear motor. The Performance AWD (badged '3.8s' denoting the 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) acceleration time of 3.8 seconds) uses a dual-motor setup with a maximum output of 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp), with the same 82.5 kWh LFP battery.[22][23]

The Seal was introduced in Indonesia in January 2024 alongside the Atto 3 and Dolphin, as part of BYD's entry to the Indonesian passenger car market.[24] Sales were commenced at the 31st Indonesia International Motor Show in February 2024.[25]

Australia

The Seal went on sale in Australia in October 2023. Available grades matches Thai and Singaporean market Seal, which are Dynamic RWD, Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[26]

Brazil

The Seal went on sale in Brazil in August 2023. The only variant available is the dual-motor AWD version with an output of 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp).[27]

India

The Seal is set to make its India Debut On March 5, 2024 [28]

Sales

Year China Australia Thailand Brazil
2022 51,200[29]
2023 62,079[30] 471[31] 1,810[32] 1,040[33]

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