BYD Seal EV 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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