More alternatives have been made available to BYD's consumers as the electric vehicle market in India continues to gain speed. To accomplish this goal, the BYD Seal electric sedan has been introduced in the Indian market. Seal is one of the vehicles that are currently part of BYD's lineup, along with the Atto 3 SUV and the e6 MPV. For a considerable amount of time, reservations for the same had been available at a meager sum of 1.25 lakh rupees.
Features, capabilities, and range of the BYD Seal
It is possible to purchase the BYD Seal electric sedan in several different overseas markets, including Europe. Dynamic, Premium, and Performance are the three different varieties that are available in India. Prices for the BYD Seal begin at Rs. 41 Lakh for the Dynamic variation, Rs. 45.55 Lakh for the mid-spec Premium variant, and Rs. 53 Lakh (all prices ex-sh) for the top-spec Performance model.
While the first two varieties are rear-wheel drive (RWD), the Performance model is equipped with dual motors and an all-wheel drive (AWD) arrangement. In addition to the larger 82.5 kWh unit, the Base Dynamic receives a battery pack that has a capacity of 61.4 kWh and a range of 510 kilometers. Because Premium is only available with rear-wheel drive, it has a range of 650 kilometers in the best-case scenario, whereas Performance is rated to travel 580 kilometers on a single charge, according to CLTC regulations.
Exceptional quality The BYD Seal performance all-wheel drive variant has a combined output of 530 horsepower and 670 newton meters of torque. The maximum speed is capped at 180 kilometers per hour, and it takes only 3.8 seconds to go from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour. When it comes to the BYD Seal AWD model, DC rapid charging of up to 150 kW is supported. Along with several additional advantages, BYD is providing a 7kW home charger that includes installation, a 3kW portable charger, and a 6-year RSA.
While it takes 37 minutes to charge from 10% to 80%, it only takes 26 minutes to charge from 30% to 80% as opposed to 37 minutes. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capabilities that BYD Seal possesses allow it to become capable of charging a wide variety of tools and equipment. The Toyota Camry is the size of the Seal EV, and it is also priced lower than the Camry, which is the only hybrid-ICE vehicle that comes standard with front-wheel drive.
Sizes and characteristics of the BYD Seal
The BYD Seal, which is 4,800 millimeters in length, is designed to provide users with a dynamic road presence. The sedan has a width of 1,875 millimeters, a height of 1,460 millimeters, and a wheelbase that measures 2,920 millimeters. A rear trunk with a capacity of 400 liters and a front trunk with 53 liters of space provide considerable storage space. The curb weight of the car is coming in at close to 2.2 tons.
With a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.219, BYD Seal is among the products with the lowest coefficients in the world. To provide a point of reference, the Tesla Model S has a coefficient of drag that is 0.208. Not only does the low drag coefficient help develop a lovely profile for the sedan, but it also helps increase the range of the fuel economy.
With leather-wrapped interiors and heated and ventilated seats, the BYD Seal promises to provide a premium experience for its passengers. Among the additional features that stand out are a panoramic sunroof, a touchscreen that can be rotated electrically and measures 15.6 inches, a TFT full LCD instrument panel measuring 10.25 inches, a head-up display, voice commands, and wireless smartphone charging.
A complete assortment of ADAS features is included in the safety package. This car also comes with the guarantee of a five-star rating from Euro NCAP for its performance in crash tests. With a guarantee that covers the battery for eight years or one hundred sixty thousand kilometers, the motor and controller for eight years or one hundred fifty thousand kilometers, and the DC-DC assembly, OBC, and high-voltage electric control for six years or one hundred fifty thousand kilometers, purchasers may rest easy.