KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Built on e-Platform 3.0
- Up to 650 km on a single charge
- Head-up display, ITAC, Courtesy seating, and more are missing in the dynamic variant
BYD India has launched its flagship electric vehicle, the Seal, in three variantsdynamic, performance, and premiumwith two drivetrain options: Rear-wheel drive and All-Wheel Drive. Confused about which variant offers what? Check out our detailed comparison for clarity. Also, you can join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group for the latest automotive updates.
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2024 BYD Seal EV: Variants Price Differences
| Variants | Price (Lakh) |
| Dynamic | Rs 41.00 Lakh |
| Premium | Rs 45.55 Lakh |
| Performance | Rs 53.00 Lakh |
2024 BYD Seal EV: Variants Power And Performance
| Dynamic | Premium | Performance | |
| Battery Type | BYD Blade Battery | BYD Blade Battery | BYD Blade Battery |
| Battery Capacity | 61.44 KWh | 82.56 KWh | 82.56 KWh |
| Electric range | 510 | 650 | 580 |
| Acceleration 0-100km/h (s) | 7.5 | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| Maximum power (kW) | 150 | 230 | 390 |
| Maximum torque (N.m) | 310 | 360 | 670 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Drive | Rear Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
The top variant of the BYD Seal EV, "Performance," and the mid variant, "Premium," both sport an 82.56 kWh battery. However, the Premium variant boasts a longer range of 650 km, while the Performance variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Meanwhile, the base variant also offers decent power and performance.
2024 BYD Seal EV: Hardware
| Dynamic | Premium | Performance | |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Front disc brake | Ventilated | Ventilated & Drilled | Ventilated & Drilled |
| Rear disc brake | Ventilated | Ventilated | Ventilated |
| Front brake caliper | Floating | Fixed | Fixed |
| Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) shock absorbers | Front & Rear | ||
| Wheel Size | 225/50 R18 (Alloy) | 235/45 R19 (Alloy) | 235/45 R19 (Alloy) |
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2024 BYD Seal EV: Which features are missing in variants?
| Dynamic | Premium | Performance | |
| Electric Child Lock | No | No | Yes |
| Head-Up Display | No | Yes | Yes |
| Intelligence Torque Adaption Control (ITAC) | No | No | Yes |
| Door Mirror Auto-Tilt | No | Yes | Yes |
| Door Mirror Position Memory | No | Yes | Yes |
| Imitation leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | No | No |
| Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel | No | Yes | Yes |
| Imitation leather-wrapped seats | Yes | No | No |
| Genuine leather-wrapped seats | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver seat 4-way lumbar power adjustment | No | Yes | Yes |
| Driver seat with position memory | No | Yes | Yes |
| Courtesy seating | No | Yes | Yes |
The BYD Seal includes a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, centre console storage, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, ventilated and heated front seats, a 15.6-inch rotating touch screen display, 12-speaker system, automatic dual-zone air conditioning, and more. These features are standard across all three variants.
Dimensions, Charging Ports, More - What Differences Are There?
All variants feature a Type 2 AC charging port (7kW), while the DC Charging Port (CCS 2) with 110kW is exclusive to the standard range. For extended range and 4WD, there's a 150kW DC Charging Port.
It is available in four colours: Arctic Blue, Aurora White, Atlantis Gray, and Cosmos Black. Dimensions remain consistent across all models, but weight varies dynamic variant (1922 kg, gross vehicle mass 2344 kg), premium (2055 kg, gross vehicle mass 2502 kg), and performance variant (2185 kg, gross vehicle mass 2631 kg).
Verdict
The BYD Seal's debut in the Indian market is a notable advancement in electric vehicles, providing customers with diverse options to suit their preferences, making it appealing to potential buyers.
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