The new 2025 BYD Seal EV arrived at dealers in China before the market launch scheduled for August 8. It has a redesigned interior, a new body color, an 800V high-voltage system, and other enhancements.
2025 BYD Seal EV at dealers
On August 7, the new 2025 model year BYD Seal EV showed up at dealerships across China. These are display cars not intended to be delivered to customers. However, deliveries of the new Seal EV will likely start soon since its market launch is scheduled for August 8.
The new Seal EV was previously revealed in official images. The actual car stays in line with the disclosed pictures. It has a new light purple body color and a BYD logo instead of the βBuild Your Dreamsβ inscription on the trunk door. The new Seal has an optional LiDAR sensor on the roof. However, cars displayed in showrooms havenβt got one. It indicates the LiDAR will be available after the sales start.
Otherwise, the exterior styling of the new Seal remained the same. It adopts the marine aesthetics styling with an X-shaped front end and a sleek roofline. It has distinguishing headlights and a single taillight unit.
The interior of the 2025 BYD Seal became way closer to the previously launched BYD Sealion 07 fastback SUV (see specs). It has a new orange color scheme, a large floating screen, and glossy black elements. In previously revealed official images the new BYD Seal had a four-spoke steering wheel with a trapeze-shaped hub. However, the wheels of the displayed cars stay in line with the old model. It has a round hub and different spokes design.
2025 BYD Seal EV specs
The BYD Seal is a midsize sedan with dimensions of 4800/1875/1460 mm and a wheelbase of 2920 mm. The new model stands on the e-Planform 3.0 Evo architecture. Thanks to the new platform, the Seal EV supports an 800V high-voltage system that improves charging efficiency. It also has a 12-in-1 electric drive system with a 23,000 rpm electric motor similar to the Sealion 07. The new Seal is also expected to adopt the DiSus-C continuous damping control system.
The entry-level Seal has a single e-motor in the rear axle for 170 kW (228 hp). A more powerful variant adopts an electric motor for 230 kW (308 hp). And the top-trim BYD Seal offers 4WD for 390 kW (523 hp). This sedan has two battery options: 61.44 kW and 80.64 kW. The CLTC range is 510 β 650 km.
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