BYD Seal: Variants explained

BYD has introduced the Seal sedan in India with prices starting at Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric sedan is now available in three variants: Dynamic, Premium, and Performance across four paint schemes. It comes in a choice of two battery packs and three drivetrain options.

The India-spec Seal EV gets two battery pack options: 61.44kWh and 82.56kWh. In addition, there are three powertrain options to choose from, firstly entry-level variant gets the 61.44kWh unit paired with a rear-wheel drive (RWD) motor that produces 204PS and 310Nm of torque, while the mid-spec trim comes with a larger battery pack with the same RWD motor that puts down 313PS and 360Nm of toque. The top-spec variant of the Seal features a dual-motor setup coupled to the 82.56kWh battery pack makes a hefty 530PS and 670Nm of torque.

Let's take a detailed look at what each of the 3 variants has to offer.

BYD Seal Dynamic

• AC charging port - Type 2 (7KW)
• DC Charging Port - CCS 2 (110kW)
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Regenerative braking
• Front airbags - driver & front passenger
• Side airbags - driver & front passenger
• Side curtain airbags - front & rear
• Far-side airbags - driver Side airbags - rear
• Dual stag pretensioner on front seat belts
• Pretensioner on rear seat belts
• Seat belt reminder - front & rear
• 360-degree Camera
• Front Parking Sensor (2 Zones)
• Rear Parking Sensor (4 Zones)
• ISOFIX Child restraint anchorage points
• Intelligent power brake system
• Electric Power Steering
• Traction Control System
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution
• Hill Hold Control
• Auto-hold Adaptive Cruise Control
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Lane Departure Warning
• Lane Departure Prevention
• Emergency Lane Keeping Assist
• Intelligent Cruise Control
• Predictive Collision Warning
• Traffic Sign Recognition
• Intelligent Speed Limit Information
• Intelligent Speed Limit Control
• Front Cross Traffic Alert
• Front Cross Traffic Brake
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Rear Cross Traffic Brake
• Blind Spot Detection
• Door Open Warning
• High Beam Assist
• Driver Attention Warning
• Silver-plated panoramic glass roof
• Electronic hidden door handles
• Rear windscreen mount antenna
• One-touch open/close tailgate
• Electrically heated and adjustable exterior mirrors
• Electrically retractable exterior mirrors
• Auto windows with anti-trap
• Soundproof double-glazed glass - windshield and front door
• Rear windscreen with electric heating & defrosting
• Steering wheel-mounted controls
• Imitation leather-wrapped steering wheel
• 10.25-inch LCD instrumentation
• Centre console storage compartment
• Imitation leather-wrapped seats
• Driver seat 8-way power adjustable Driver seat
• Passenger seal 6-way power-adjustable
• Front seats ventilated & heated
• Vice dashboard with dual cup holders
• Front height-adjustable cup holder
• Rear row central armrest (with cup holders)
• Automatic anti-dazzle interior rearview mirror
• Rain-sensing frameless wipers
• Metal door sill protectors
• Front sunvisor with vanity mirror & lighting
• FM Radio
• Android Auto (wireless) Apple CarPlay (USB)
• 15.6-inch intelligent rotating touchscreen display
• DYNAUDIO, 12 speakers
• Voice assistant - English
• 1 x USB-C & 1 x USB-A, (Front and Rear)
• All round LED lights
• RGB dynamic mood lighting
• Keyless entry & start
• NFC card key
• Wireless phone charger à - 2
• PM2.5 filtration system
• Automatic dual-zone climate control

BYD Seal Premium (in addition to Dynamic)

• DC Charging Port - CCS 2 (150kW)
• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Head up display
• Door mirror auto-tilt
• Door mirror position memory
• Genuine leather-wrapped steering
• Genuine leather-wrapped seats
• Driver seat with position memory
• Courtesy seating

BYD Seal Performance (in addition to Premium)

• All Wheel Drive
• Intelligence Torque Adaption Control
• Electronic child lock