BYD Electric Sedan Seal Gets 1,000 Bookings within 3 months of Launch

BYD’s electric sedan Seal, one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) makers, has received good response from customers in the country. It has received more than 1,000 bookings within three months of its launch. The company had received half the bookings within 15 days of its launch. This is BYD’s third and most expensive electric car in the country. Tesla is facing tough competition from China’s BYD in the international EV market.

The company has introduced Seal in three variants. It is available in two options of single and dual motor and two battery packs. Its price is approximately between Rs 41 lakh to Rs 53 lakh (ex-showroom). It has three variants – Premium, Dynamic and Performance. Apart from Seal, BYD’s Atto 3 and e6 are also sold in the country. The company’s target is to rapidly expand its sales and service network.

The entry level Dynamic variant of Seal comes with RWD setup. Its price is around Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom). Its Premium variant with RWD setup is priced around Rs 45.55 lakh and the top-end Performance variant is priced at Rs 53 lakh. It has been brought to the country as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). It is available in Arctic Blue, Aurora White, Atlantis Grey and Cosmos Black colours.

This Electric Car The range on a single charge is approximately 650 kilometers. Its dynamic variant generates power of 201 bhp and peak torque of 310 Nm. The maximum power of its premium variant is 308 bhp and torque is 360 Nm. Both the motors of its performance variant generate maximum power of 522 bhp and torque of 670 Nm. BYD has manufactured 70 lakh electric cars. Last year the company had crossed the manufacturing of 50 lakh units. It is increasing its presence in the international market. company has launched its EVs in about 64 countries. According to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), by the year 2029, the prices of petrol and diesel-powered cars and EVs may be almost the same.

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