BYD India announced that its Seal EV has received more than 1,000 bookings in India. The booking process for the sedan commenced nearly three months ago, starting in late February 2024, with the sedan’s official launch in early March. BYD had previously stated reaching the milestone of 500 bookings around two months ago, in mid-March.
The Seal marks BYD’s highest-priced electric vehicle introduced in the Indian market, with prices ranging from Rs 41 lakhs to Rs 53 lakhs (ex-showroom). It is available in three variants, offering both single and dual-motor powertrain configurations. The sedan offers two rear-wheel drive options:
- The entry-level Dynamic trim includes a 201 bhp and 310 Nm electric motor.
- The Premium trim boasts a more robust 308 bhp and 360 Nm unit.
- The top-tier Performance trim features a dual-motor setup delivering a combined output of 523 bhp and 670 Nm.
The Dynamic variant includes the smallest battery pack, sized at 61.4 kWh. On the other hand, the Premium and Performance models come with a larger 82.5 kWh pack. Depending on the model chosen, the claimed range can be anywhere from 510 km to 650 km.
When it comes to features, the Seal comes with standard equipment, including:
- Nine airbags
- Traction control
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Powered front seats with heating and ventilated functions
- 15.6-inch touchscreen
- Dual-zone climate control
Upgraded versions include additional technology such as:
- Head-up display
- Torque vectoring system
- Driver seat memory function
- Adaptive dampers
The BYD Seal is the third electric vehicle offered by the company in the Indian market, joining the e6 MPV and Atto 3 SUV. On the day of its release, the company received more than 200 bookings. And now, just over two months after its introduction, BYD announced that bookings for the Seal EV had surpassed 1,000 units in the country.
Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior VP of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business at BYD India, said:
We are confident that the BYD SEAL, with its award-winning technology, exceptional range, and unparalleled safety features, will be a game-changer in the Indian electric vehicle landscape.
The phenomenal response to the BYD SEAL, surpassing 1,000 bookings in just over two months, is a testament to the growing appetite for high-performance and stylish electric vehicles in the Indian market.
In the Indian market, the Seal stands without a direct competitor. And notably, the model is priced lower than its closest rival, the BMW i4, Rs. 72.50 – 77.50 Lakh (ex-showroom).
