BYD Seal EV to be offered in 3 variants & up to 570 km range

The BYD Seal could come in Dynamic Range, Premium Range and Performance trims.

BYD India recently opened the order books for the Seal EV, ahead of its launch on March 5. While the company has yet to announce the details, some reports suggest that the Seal is likely to be offered in three variants.

It has been reported that the BYD Seal could come in Dynamic Range, Premium Range and Performance trims, with two battery options and single and dual motor configurations. The base trim could be offered with a 61.4 kWh battery powering a single electric motor. It makes 201 BHP and 310 Nm and is said to have a range of 460 km.

The larger 82.5 kWh battery pack is likely to power the Premium range. This single-motor variant packs 309 BHP and 360 Nm and has a range of 570 km. The Performance trim uses the same battery pack to power a pair of electric motors producing 552 BHP and 670 Nm. It allows the car to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and has a claimed WLTC range of 520 km.

In terms of features, the BYD Seal will get a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, 8-way power adjustable driver seat with memory function, heated and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charger and a panoramic sunroof.

The Seal is also expected to get a full suite of safety features, including 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

Source: Cardekho