BYD set to launch third electric car in India - the Seal electric Sedan
BYD Seal was initially slated for a festive season launch but faced delays. The electric sedan is already making waves in global markets, where it competes with the likes of the Tesla Model 3. Reportedly, measuring 4,800 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,460 mm in height, the BYD Seal boasts a sleek design based on the EV maker's dedicated e-Platform 3.0.
Influenced by the Ocean X concept displayed in 2021, the Seal features an aerodynamic body with a remarkable drag coefficient of just 0.21 cd. Its exterior showcases crystal LED headlamps with boomerang-shaped LED DRLs, along with full-width LED taillights running across the entire length of the boot-lid. Inside, the BYD Seal promises a premium experience with soft-touch materials and a dominant 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system.
The dashboard also includes a 10.25-inch digital driver display, a head-up display, and two wireless charging pads, among other features. One of the standout features of the BYD Seal is its Blade battery technology, ensuring top-notch performance. The electric sedan offers two battery options in global markets – a 61.4 kWh battery providing a range of 550 kms on a single charge and a larger 82.5 kWh unit offering up to 700 kms (CLTC) on a single charge.
The Seal supports fast charging capabilities of up to 150 kW with the bigger pack and up to 110 kW with the smaller pack. Safety is a paramount focus for BYD, with the Seal earning a 5-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash test. Notably, the Seal scored high percentages across various categories, including adult occupants (89%), child occupants (87%), Vulnerable Road Users (82%), and Safety Assist (76%).
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