BYD has planned to expand its electric vehicle range in India with the imminent launch of the Seal electric sedan on March 5. This addition will join BYD’s existing EV lineup in India, including the Atto 3 electric SUV and e6 electric MPV.
The Seal EV, which was first shown at the January Auto Expo last year, has been postponed but is finally ready to premiere in India. The BYD Seal, a global challenger to the Tesla Model 3, is 4,800 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, and 1,460 mm tall. Built on BYD’s specialised e-Platform 3.0, the Seal has an aerodynamic body with a drag coefficient of under 0.21 cd.
It has superior interior design, a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver display, a head-up display, and two wireless charging pads.
The EV is equipped with BYD’s Blade battery technology, offering two battery options in global markets: a 61.4 kWh battery providing a range of 550 km, and an 82.5 kWh unit offering up to 700 km on a single charge (CLTC).
The Seal supports fast charging up to 150 kW and 110 kW, depending on the battery pack. In India, the Seal will come with a more powerful dual-motor option, delivering a combined 523 bhp and accelerating from 0-100 kmph in 3.8 seconds.
Priced around ₹65-70 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the BYD Seal will compete with models like the Kia EV6 and BMW i4 in the premium electric vehicle segment.
