BYD Seal EV price, variants explained

    Powertrains are the differentiating factor as all trims are well-equipped.

    Published On Mar 05, 2024 04:50:00 PM

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    BYD Seal price variants explained

    BYD has launched the Seal electric sedan in India with prices ranging between Rs 41 lakh-53 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Seal comes to India as a full import, but BYD has made the entire range available here. It comes in three trims – Dynamic, Premium and Performance – with two battery pack options and in both RWD and AWD guise. Let’s take a closer look at the variant-wise break up.

    BYD Seal trims and variants explained

    The range starts with the smaller 61.44kWh battery that’s only available in RWD guise and on the entry-level Dynamic trim. In this spec, the Seal produces 204hp and 310Nm of torque, and has a claimed range of 510km (NEDC cycle).

    Also see: BYD Seal EV first look video

    The larger 82.5kWh battery is available with the Premium and Performance trims. The former comes in RWD configuration which produces 312hp and 360Nm of torque, and has a claimed range of 650km. Meanwhile, the top-spec Performance AWD variant produces 530hp and 670Nm of torque, and has a claimed range of 580km.

    BYD is providing a 7kW AC charger as standard. As for DC charging, the Dynamic trim can accept charge at up to 110kW, while the Premium and Performance variants can charge at up to 150kW.

    BYD Seal variant-wise features listed

    Being an import, the Seal comes fully equipped with all the bells and whistles on all three trims, and apart from a few features, it's mainly the differences in the drivetrain that sets them apart.

    Dynamic (Rs 41 lakh)

    Powertrain: 61.44kWh battery, single-motor RWD

    1. LED headlamps with LED daytime running lamps
    2. LED tail-lights
    3. Sequential LED turn indicators
    4. Panoramic glass roof
    5. Flush door handles
    6. Powered tail gate
    7. Electrically heated, adjustable and foldable wing mirrors
    8. Anti-pinch function for all windows
    9. Rear windscreen with electric heating and defrosting
    10. 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
    11. 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
    12. Ambient lighting
    13. Leatherette upholstery
    14. 8-way powered driver’s seat
    15. 4-way powered passenger's seat
    16. Heated and ventilated front seats
    17. Wireless Android Auto, wired Apple CarPlay
    18. 12-speaker sound system           
    19. Dual-zone climate control
    20. Keyless entry and go
    21. Two wireless charging pads
    22. PM2.5 air purifier
    23. Rear centre armrest
    24. Rear AC vents
    25. Rain sensing wipers
    26. 10 airbags
    27. Front and rear parking sensors
    28. Seat belt reminder (front and rear)
    29. 360-degree camera
    30. 18-inch alloy wheels
    31. ISOFIX anchorages
    32. Traction control
    33. Hill hold control
    34. Adaptive cruise control
    35. ADAS suite
    36. Tyre repair kit and tool kit

    Premium (Rs 45.55 lakh) and Performance (Rs 53 lakh)

    Powertrain: 82.5kWh battery, single-motor RWD/dual-motor AWD

    Over and above the Dynamic trim, the Premium and Performance trims add the following:

    1. Frequency selective damping
    2. Electronic child lock
    3. Heads-up display
    4. Torque vectoring
    5. Memory function for wing mirrors
    6. Leather upholstery

    BYD Seal rivals

    At this price, there are no other electric sedans in the market, but the Seal will compete with similarly priced EVs such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Rs 45.95 lakh), Kia EV6 (Rs 60.95 lakh-65.95 lakh) and the Volvo XC40 Recharge (Rs 57.90 lakh).

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    S. Anand - 51 days ago

    BYD Biggest Draw Back is GROUND CLEARENCE mentioned as UNLADEN 145MM ????,So With 4 persons seating Ground clearence will drop down further to 135 mm ,Thats AUDIR8 sports car equavalent. WATCH OUT GUYS BEFORE BUYING IT ( Pricing is very competitive May be due to Lithium ion battery prices dropped down to All time low of -30% )

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    Nagakiran KR - 52 days ago

    Nice of BYD to offer the Dynamic variant, 95% of the intended audience can live with just that and performance enthusiasts can simply choose the AWD variant. No other car like it in the Indian market till Tesla arrives here.

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    Saravanan Rajavikraman - 53 days ago

    This is like the best ev offered in India. Tata, MG, Hyundai are charging huge premium to avoid passing urltra low 5 percent GST and no road tax benefits instead of 30 to 40 percent GST and 10 to 20 percent road on ICE cars.

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