BYD Seal 08

$33,000.00
Brand: BYD
Category: Cars
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Drive Type: RWD, AWD
Type: 4-door electric sedan, 5 seats
Self Driving:
Airbags: Yes

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

5.5

PERFORMANCE 5 / 10
BATTERY 7 / 10
BODY 3 / 10
DISPLAYS 5 / 10
COMFORT 6 / 10
SAFETY 7 / 10

PROS

Long range target near 1,000 km CLTC.
Ultra fast flash charging capability.
High power dual motor drivetrain.

CONS

Launch pricing expected above most BYD sedans.
Real world range lower than CLTC estimate.

BYD Seal 08 is a battery electric sedan from BYD. It sits in the full size or E segment. The car uses a four door fastback sedan body. Production starts in 2026 as a flagship model in the Ocean series lineup.

The car uses an 800 volt EV platform with BYD Blade LFP battery technology. BYD targets driving range near 621 miles (1,000 km CLTC). Flash charging support allows about 249 miles of range in five minutes. The known powertrain uses dual motors with all wheel drive and output around 644 hp.

Price sits in the upper part of the BYD sedan range. The model targets buyers who want a large luxury EV sedan with long range and advanced driver assistance. In the same brand lineup, buyers also look at the BYD Seal and BYD Han. Direct alternatives include the Tesla Model S and Mercedes-Benz EQE. The Seal 08 competes through longer range and faster charging compared with many executive EV sedans.

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Full Specifications

MODEL

Models

Seal 08 Dynamic RWD
Seal 08 Premium RWD
Seal 08 Performance AWD
Seal 08 Ultra Long Range

LAUNCH

Announced	March 2026
Status	Expected launch 2026
Country of origin	China
Base Price	$33,450

PERFORMANCE

Power	308 hp single motor RWD Up to about 644 hp dual motor AWD
Torque	360 Nm (RWD)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	5.9 sec
Max Speed	225 km/h
transmission	Single speed automatic

BATTERY

Capacity	92 kWh
Tech	Blade Battery 2.0 lithium iron phosphate
Range	444 miles (715 km)
Consumption	16–18 kWh per 100 km
Recuperation	Regenerative braking system
Heat Pump
AC Charging	11 kW AC Full charge about 8.5 hours
DC Charging	Ultra-fast flash charging About 248 miles added in about 5 minutes
Others	800-volt electrical platfor

BODY

Type	4-door electric sedan, 5 seats
Platform	800V BYD EV platform
Dimensions	Length about 5150 mm Width about 1960 mm Height about 1505 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	0.21 Cd
Wheelbase	3030 mm
Weight	2200 kg
Suspension	DiSus-A adaptive air suspension
Wheels	19-inch or 20-inch
Trunk/Boot	450 L
Frunk/Bonnet	Small front storage
Others	Rear-wheel steering

DISPLAYS

Centre	Large rotating touchscreen infotainment
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster
Head-Up	Available
Others	Voice control and OTA updates

COMFORT

Seats	Voice control and OTA updates
Roof	Panoramic glass roof
Parking Aids	360° camera and automatic parking
Connectivity	5G, OTA updates, smartphone integration
Others	Premium audio system

SAFETY

Airbags	Front, side, curtain airbags
Driving Aids	Adaptive cruise control lane keeping assist automatic emergency braking
Self Driving	BYD “God’s Eye” assisted driving system with LiDAR