BYD India, a subsidiary of New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer, has made its entry into the luxury electric sedan segment with the launch of the BYD Seal. The company has opened the bookings for the Seal EV with new benefits for customers booking by 31st March 2024.
As of March 6, 2024, BYD has already received 200 bookings in India.The BYD Seal has created waves globally. Revelling in global success, the BYD Seal now aims to set benchmarks in the luxury EV sedan segment in the Indian market.
This D-segment electric sedan represents the company's step towards building a complete born EV portfolio of MPV, SUV & Sedan for various customer segments in India. The BYD Seal also comes in 3 variants – Dynamic, Premium and Performance.
Embodying its sporty DNA, the BYD Seal is a high-performance electric sedan featuring an CTB and iTAC technologies, and the cutting-edge e-Platform 3.0. With rear-wheel/all-wheel drive, advanced suspensions, and a 3.8 second 0-100 km/h acceleration, it offers a range of 650 km. The car's aerodynamics and interior space are enhanced by CTB technology. For a safe and intelligent driving experience, the BYD Seal comes equipped with ADAS Level 2, NFC card integration, and 9 airbags.
The BYD Seal’s CTB technology integrates the Blade Battery into the sedan’s body, forming a strong ‘sandwich’ structure that can achieve torsional rigidity of 40500N.m / °. This design not only maximises interior space and enhances aerodynamics but also significantly enhances safety, stability, handling, and performance.
The BYD Seal, equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at Level 2, gets safety features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance, while the NFC card integration allows for convenient and secure access to the vehicle's features and services.
The car is equipped with a high-efficiency heat pump system for efficient battery temperature regulation and low energy consumption, the pure electric sedan also supports VTOL technology, allowing it to be used as a portable power supply for electrical devices with a total output of up to 3,000W.
The BYD Seal, available in rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, will also offer two trim levels with varying power outputs. The double wishbone suspension in the front and a five-link suspension in the rear ensure unparalleled handling and safety.
On the entry of BYD Seal in India, Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business of BYD India, said: "The BYD SEAL is a distinguished example of our dedication to providing a wide range of green mobility solutions for Indian consumers, and we are confident that it will play a significant role in accelerating the new energy vehicle revolution in India. With BYD being a global champion in the EPV segment and the positive response from Indian audiences reaffirms our commitment in expanding our dealerships across India, ensuring that more consumers can experience the unparalleled driving experience offered by BYD Seal.”
Customers who book a BYD Seal by March 31, 2024, will receive benefits (as per booking policy) such as a 7kW home charger and installation service, a 3kW portable charging box, a BYD Seal VTOL mobile power supply unit, six years of roadside assistance, and the first service free of charge.
In addition, the BYD Seal comes with an 8-year or 160,000-kilometer warranty (whichever comes first) for the traction battery, an 8-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty for the motor and motor controller, and a 6-year or 150,000-kilometer warranty for the vehicle itself.
Price of all Variants has been mentioned below: