BYD Seal, the pure-electric offering from the Chinese automaker, is set to hit showrooms on March 5th, 2024. Ahead of its official launch, specifications for the India-spec model have been unveiled. The Seal electric sedan will be offered in a single variant, equipped with an 82.5kWh battery pack providing a range of 570km (WLTP cycle) on a full charge. The powertrain setup includes an electric motor mounted on the rear axle, producing 230bhp and 360Nm of torque. Weighing 2,055kg, the EV is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100kmph in 5.9 seconds.
Featuring BYD’s blade technology, the Seal electric sedan will come with charging options – a regular 11kW AC charger and a high-speed 150kW charger. The former can fully charge the battery in 8.6 hours, while the latter can charge from 10 to 80 percent in 37 minutes.
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In terms of features, the BYD Seal boasts a rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. Central AC vents expand alongside the infotainment unit, with the drive selector and a scroll wheel for multiple drive modes positioned below. The center console hosts controls for various functionalities, along with two wireless charging pads.
Additional features include a HUD (head-up display), a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, a panoramic sunroof, an 8-way adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, heated and ventilated front seats, a 6-way electrically adjustable co-driver’s seat, quilted vegan leather upholstery, dual-zone climate control and many more.
Pre-bookings for the BYD Seal electric sedan are currently being accepted by select BYD dealers. Upon launch, the model will compete against the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, priced at Rs 45.95 lakh and Rs 60.95 lakh – Rs 65.95 lakh respectively (all prices ex-showroom). Prices for the BYD Seal are anticipated to range between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 55 lakh.
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