This is the most convincing BYD model we've seen so far - and a worthy rival for the ambitious executive EV contenders it's up against. It's better value than a BMW i4, nicer inside than a Tesla Model 3, better to drive than a Hyundai IONIQ 6 and cleverer than a Polestar 2. That's a decent CV. Plus, because BYD manufactures virtually all the Seal itself in-house, there are fewer supply chain issues, so you're likely to get your car within weeks of your order, rather than months.
Despite all of these attributes, the truth is that in the combustion era, this car would have struggled to make an impact in its segment. But things are different now. The average EV customer is much less badge-conscious and more likely to be attracted by the innovative technology being showcased here. It's all indicative of the current quite astonishing pace of Chinese automotive development.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)

ISOFIX on front passenger and rear outer seats

Multi-colour gradient ambient light in all doors, dashboard and front foot space

19" Twin colour aluminium alloy wheel with 235/45 R19 tyres

Front passenger seat 6 way electric adjustment and ventilation

Lane Departure Assistant (LDA) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Thermal insulation privacy glass rear door windows

Thermal insulation, sound proofing and double glazed front door windows

Auto air conditioning with dual air conditioning zone

Automatic anti-glare interior rear-view mirror

Electric adjustment and defrosting, reverse auto-tilt, electric automatic folding, position memory, side turn lamp, foot light/blind spot indicator

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

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Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

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BYD Seal

390kW Excellence AWD 83kWh 4dr Auto