BYD Seal Electric
BYD shared several interior shots of its Seal electric vehicle revealing a massive freestanding infotainment touchscreen that serves as its central console – it measures 15.6 inches and can be rotated with just the push of a button.
No matter our best efforts to like it, the Seal isn’t as engaging as BMW i4, Nio ET5 or VW ID 7 vehicles. Still, its charms remain.
BYD Seal Electric Seats
The BYD Seal is a performance saloon designed to compete against Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Polestar 2. With sleek Porsche Taycan styling that gives it an eye-catching profile, its 19″ diamond cut fan blade alloys capped off by Continental Sport Contact 7 tires complete its pleasing appearance.
The interior of the BYD Seal is well-finished and comfortable, featuring seats upholstered with premium soft materials that feel soft against hard surfaces that feature electrical adjustment with memory function, headrests and backrests that can be adjusted as desired and an infotainment system with 15.6-inch screen that supports over-the-air updates as well as Android and Apple phone compatibility.
Though small in size, the BYD Seal provides ample interior space. Its spacious rear seats can comfortably seat two adults at once with ample legroom. Furthermore, its wide track and low center of gravity offer superior handling and stability. Lastly, its electrically adjustable front seats make finding an optimal driving position easy; furthermore they come equipped with heating/cooling systems as well.
The BYD SEAL U Design offers many features designed to make life simpler for both drivers and passengers. Keyless entry enables drivers to open doors without using keys; keyless go allows drivers to start the vehicle using only their phone; its wireless charging system keeps phones charged while moving; its infotainment system boasts an intuitive touchscreen for easy navigation; while its keyless entry feature lets them unlock doors without using keys at all BYD Seal Electric.
BYD SEAL U Design models come with either rear-wheel drive Design or four-wheel drive Excellence models and offer long range and impressive acceleration. Additionally, its four-wheel drive Excellence version features BYD’s blade cell battery technology which doesn’t contain cobalt or nickel and an energy saving heat pump which operates across a wide temperature range.
BYD Seal Electric Steering wheel
The BYD Seal EV sedan appears poised to take on Tesla Model 3. With an estimated range of over 350 miles and zero-to-60 acceleration time of under 3.8 seconds, its numbers look promising BYD Seal Electric.
The BYD Seal draws much of its design inspiration from other popular EVs, particularly Porsche’s Taycan. Part of BYD’s Ocean series and featuring an eye-catching sporty appearance. Also equipped with a wide rotatable screen and crystal gear shifter.
BYD has earned itself a stellar reputation for producing stunning vehicles, and their Seal is no different. Boasting muscular lines and large wheels for an eye-catching stance while remaining low compared to competitors and rear wheel drive layout, its fluid lines create an aesthetic signature while offering sporty driving dynamics.
Its spacious interior provides a welcome respite from other Chinese EVs’ cramped spaces. The seats are supportive yet comfortable, and its high-tech dashboard easy to navigate – especially its 15.6″ touchscreen which runs a system designed for intuitive operation.
There is also an extensive suite of driver assistance features designed to help prevent accidents, simplify parking and optimize performance – these features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection adaptive cruise control lane keep assist as well as more BYD Seal Electric.
The BYD Seal is powered by a dual-motor drivetrain with multiple configuration options available: RWD or AWD. The base model uses a 150 kW motor on its front axle with a range of up to 342 miles; its higher trim uses 4WD with an uprated 230-kW rear motor to reach 700 km (435 miles).
An energy-saving heat pump is used to control battery pack temperature and reduce energy usage by up to 50 per cent, helping improve fuel economy, extend vehicle range and even serve as power supply with capacity of 3kW or greater.
BYD Seal Electric Door handles
The BYD Seal is an electric car designed to compete with Tesla’s Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6, two of its closest rivals. Boasting rear-wheel drive, a big battery and an attractive aerodynamic body design – not to mention an impressive price that would make finance departments shudder – the BYD Seal could prove challenging rivals such as Hyundai Ioniq 6 or Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in their market segments BYD Seal Electric.
The BYD Seal features a sleek nature-inspired design conceived by Global Design Director Wolfgang Egger. Featuring low-to-the-ground body style reminiscent of its marine counterparts and with an “Ocean Aesthetic,” its forward momentum creates a sense of movement.
On its sides, there are many subtle details that distinguish the BYD Seal from its rivals. At its front is an LED DRL ring which dominates the lower section of its nose while 19-inch diamond cut alloy wheels add an air of sophistication. Furthermore, its flush door handles pop out smoothly once you unlock your car BYD Seal Electric.
Inside, the BYD Seal interior strikes an ideal balance between comfort and sporty ergonomics. The driver can access most functions using a touchscreen display mounted atop of the dashboard; additional driver assistance systems offered include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and traffic sign recognition.
The BYD SEAL is built upon BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, specifically tailored for pure-electric vehicles. Utilizing Cell-to-Body technology – whereby batteries become part of its structure to increase safety, torsional rigidity, and space utilization – LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) batteries used are not only eco-friendly, but are free from cobalt that has negative repercussions in mining industries.
On the road, the BYD Seal is an engaging ride. The powertrain is responsive and smooth while steering is direct with just a hint of feedback. The multi-mode drive system can be set for Comfort, Eco or Sport for increased throttle response and steering responsiveness respectively. Overall it’s a capable electric car capable of both cruising comfortably on A roads as well as twisty mountain roads – great fun driving either way!
BYD Seal Electric Infotainment system
The BYD Seal is an elegant electric vehicle, boasting style and power to compete with Tesla Model 3. Acceleration from zero to sixty mph is accomplished in under four seconds; battery life and driving range numbers also remain impressively impressive for this electric car BYD Seal Electric.
The BYD Seal, built on their e-platform 3.0, follows in the footsteps of last year’s Ocean X concept car with its massive freestanding infotainment screen that takes the place of a center console and sportsy steering wheel and crystal gear shifter. Furthermore, its eye-catching wavy shape and glossy plastic materials will ensure its success upon its debut later this month BYD Seal Electric.
BYD has equipped its new SEAL with various technologies that ensure a comfortable ride for all five occupants, such as automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning. Furthermore, its intelligent driver assistance system features a 360-degree camera which broadcasts live video feed of its surroundings on its infotainment screen.
Within the SEAL, drivers will find comfortable and durable seating that features both soft and hard materials, adjustable electrically for ease of use, heated or ventilated options as well as ample legroom and headroom thanks to its large wheelbase and Cell-to-Body architecture.
Buyers of SEAL can select between RWD or AWD depending on which version of SEAL they purchase. Rear-wheel drive models feature an 82 kWh Blade Battery that offers up to 570 km in WLTP range while all-wheel drive variants offer up to 520 km ranges; both feature an accelerating mode which reaches 100 km/h within 3.8 seconds BYD Seal Electric.
In addition to its sleek exterior, the BYD SEAL also boasts an ample interior suitable for families. The back row can fit three passengers at once while its wide rear doors allow easy access. There are several storage compartments for small items; flexible map pockets in front row seatbacks provide space for personal digital devices BYD Seal Electric.
