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BYD Seal 08

BYD Seal 08
$33,000.00
Brand: BYD
Category: Electric Cars
Official
  • 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

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

CONS

  1. Launch pricing expected above most BYD sedans.
  2. 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.

BYD Seal 08 Images

Full Electric Vehicle Specifications

MODEL

Available Trims / Variants Seal 08 Dynamic RWD
Seal 08 Premium RWD
Seal 08 Performance AWD
Seal 08 Ultra Long Range

LAUNCH

Reveal Date March 2026
Availability Status Expected launch 2026
Country of origin China
Base Price (USD) $33,450

BATTERY

Battery Capacity 92 kWh
Battery Chemistry Blade Battery 2.0 lithium iron phosphate
Range (WLTP/CLTC/EPA) 444 miles (715 km)
Energy Consumption 16–18 kWh per 100 km
Regen Braking (Max kW) Regenerative braking system
Heat Pump
AC Charging (Max kW) 11 kW AC
Full charge about 8.5 hours
DC Charging (Max kW) Ultra-fast flash charging
About 248 miles added in about 5 minutes
Additional Notes 800-volt electrical platfor

PERFORMANCE

Power Output (kW / hp) 308 hp single motor RWD
Up to about 644 hp dual motor AWD
Torque (Nm) 360 Nm (RWD)
0–100 km/h / 0-60 mph (seconds) 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
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 225 km/h
Transmission / Drive Single speed automatic

BODY

Body Style 4-door electric sedan, 5 seats
Platform / Architecture 800V BYD EV platform
Dimensions (L×W×H mm) Length about 5150 mm
Width about 1960 mm
Height about 1505 mm
Drag Coefficient (Cd) 0.21 Cd
Wheelbase (mm) 3030 mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 2200 kg
Suspension (Front / Rear) DiSus-A adaptive air suspension
Wheel Size (inches) 19-inch or 20-inch
Trunk/Boot Capacity (L) 450 L
Frunk/Bonnet Capacity (L) Small front storage
Additional Notes Rear-wheel steering

SAFETY

Airbags (count) Front, side, curtain airbags
Driver Assistance (ADAS) Adaptive cruise control
lane keeping assist
automatic emergency braking
Autonomous Driving Level BYD “God’s Eye” assisted driving system with LiDAR

COMFORT

Seating Capacity Voice control and OTA updates
Roof Type Panoramic glass roof
Bluetooth / Wi-Fi 5G, OTA updates, smartphone integration
Parking Aids 360° camera and automatic parking
Additional Notes Premium audio system

DISPLAYS

Centre Screen (inches) Large rotating touchscreen infotainment
Driver's Display (inches) Digital instrument cluster
Head-Up Display (HUD) Available
Additional Notes Voice control and OTA updates

LIGHTING

INFOTAINMENT & AUDIO

TECHNOLOGY

OWNERSHIP

Note

Additional Notes Flash-charging system adds about 400 km range in minutes
Executive electric sedan over 5 meters long

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Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct

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