BYD Seal EV Launches in India: Up to 650 km Range, 3.8 s 0–100 km/h & Premium Tech from ₹41 L.

BYD Seal EV

BYD Seal EV

Here’s a refined overview of the BYD Seal EV, with key specs and insights:

🔋 Powertrain & Battery

Std RWD (“Dynamic”) – 61.4 kWh LFP battery, 201 bhp, 310 Nm torque; 0‑100 km/h in ~7.5 s; range ~510 km (NEDC)/~460 km WLTP .

Mid RWD (“Premium”) – 82.6 kWh Blade LFP battery, 308 bhp, 360 Nm; same 82.6 kWh gives ~650 km NEDC (~570 km WLTP) and a ~5.9 s 0‑100 km/h time .

Top AWD (“Performance”) – Dual motors (523 bhp, 670 Nm), 0‑100 km/h in 3.8 s; range ~580 km NEDC (~520 km WLTP) .

🚗 Platform & Design

Built on BYD’s 800 V e‑Platform 3.0 with structural Blade battery integrated into chassis for rigidity and safety .

Award-winning “Ocean aesthetics” with drag coefficient ~0.219; delivers sleek fastback styling, panoramic roof, flush door handles, LED signatures .

🔌 Charging

Dynamic: Supports up to 110 kW DC fast charging (0‑85% in ~37 min).

Premium & Performance: Up to 150 kW DC (0‑80% in ~45 min); 7–11 kW AC home charging .

🛋 Interior & Tech

Features a 15.6″ rotating touchscreen (portrait/landscape), 10.25″ digital cockpit, dual wireless charging pads .

Premium comfort: ventilated/heated front seats, HUD, dual-zone AC with air purification, panoramic sunroof, up to 9 airbags and 360° camera .

🏁 Market & Pricing

India (ex-showroom): ₹41 L for Dynamic, ₹45.7 L for Premium, ₹53.15 L for Performance .

Also available in 🇨🇳 AUS, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇪🇺 Europe, 🇸🇬 Singapore .

✅ Highlights

Variant Battery Power Range (NEDC) 0‑100 km/h

Dynamic RWD 61 kWh 201 bhp 510 km ~7.5 s

Premium RWD 82.6 kWh 308 bhp 650 km ~5.9 s

Performance AWD 82.6 kWh 523 bhp 580 km ~3.8 s

🗣 Reviews & Real-world Use

Interior quality praised; driving tech ample though ride may feel firm and safety warnings a bit sensitive .

Real-world range under mild conditions ~555 km on 82.5 kWh pack .

Safety accolades include Euro NCAP 5-star rating .

🚀 Bottom Line

The BYD Seal is a strong contender in the mid-size EV sedan segment—melding impressive range, blistering AWD performance, cutting-edge tech, and premium cabin features at a competitive price. It's ideal for buyers seeking value-packed alternatives to the Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Polestar 2.