BYD SEAL – A D-SEGMENT DELIGHT

Latest new model to arrive here from EV manufacturer, BYD, is their eye-pleasing sleek BYD SEAL. A 
four-door, all-electric, D-segment sedan, the BYD SEAL is the third model to launch here since BYD 
introduced its ATTO3 and Dolphin models to Ireland eight months ago - the BYD ATTO 3 winning the 
Continental Tyres Irish Small/Compact SUV 2024 award Model Range 
This BYD Seal comes with two powertrain variants: ‘Design’ and ‘Excellence’ (with AWD), a high level 
of equipment, plus dimensions with space for five occupants. It also has two trim levels, six body 
colours, two interior trim colours and several technological ‘firsts’ 
Price, after State subsidies: 
 Design model – begins at €44,036 
 Excellence AWD model – begins from €49,836 
Design 
 Like the BYD DOLPHIN before it, the BYD SEAL is the second model from their ‘Ocean’ series 
and the latest to feature its innovative ‘Ocean Aesthetics’ design language. 
 A versatile four-door sedan with the appearance and feel of a sports coupé 
 Low-to-ground body with 0.219 Cd drag coefficient 
 Wheelbase 2,920 mm provides ‘plenty of headroom’ and leg space ‘ 
 Designed by team led by BYD’s Global Design Director, Wolfgang Egger 
Notable Features 
 Smooth silhouette, low front, sloping A-pillar, rounded roof, sloping fastback and subtle 
upturned ducktail shape, concealed door handles flush when door closed and car on the 
move. 
 Extensive range of standard features and specifications common to Design and Excellence 
models 
Interior 
 Seats have sporty appearance 
 Driver’s seat is electrically adjustable in eight directions with four-way power-adjustable 
lumbar support 
 Plenty of light 
 Front doors fitted with double layered laminated glass for sound /heat insulation 
 Rear doors have privacy glass for shade and privacy 
 Wireless charging point for two mobile phones 
 Smart connectivity and infotainment systems 
 4G intelligent connection and over-the-Air (OTA) updates 
 15.6-inch rotatable screen with intelligent voice control function 
 Seamless smartphone integration via Android Auto or Apple CarPlay 
 10.25-inch LCD full instrument panel 
 12-speaker Dynaudio Performance Audio System. 

Storage 
 Luggage compartment of 400 litres supplemented by a 53-litre under-bonnet space 
 More than 20 interior spaces including centre armrest box 
 Open-storage space under sub-dash 
Battery 
 Powered by BYD’s own-produced, 100% cobalt-free 82.5 kWh Blade Battery 
 Outputs of 230 kW (Design) and 390 kW (Excellence) 
 Range (WLTP combined) of 570 kms (Design) and 520 kms (Excellence) 
 0-100 km/h speeds of 5.9 seconds (Design) and 3.8 seconds (Excellence) 
 30% to 80% fast charging time of 26 minutes (using 150 kW DC charging point) 
 11 kW 3-phase on-board charger for AC charging is also supplied as standard 
Safety 
 Extensive range of advanced driver assistance features 
 Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Rear Collision Warning, Rear 
Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Brake, Lane Keep Assistance, Lane Change Assist 
and Emergency Lane Keep. 
 Additional items: Adaptive Cruise Control and Intelligent Cruise Control, a 360-degree 
Panoramic Camera, Blind Spot Detection System, ESP, Traction Control, Hill Decent Control, 
Automatic Vehicle Hold, Intelligent Speed Limit Information and Intelligent Speed Limit 
Control. 
 Cutting-edge lighting with wider beam to aid night visibility with high beam assist, adaptive 
headlights and Follow-Me-Home as standard 
Underpinnings 
 First BYD model with independent suspension – double wishbone (front), five-link (rear) 
 State-of-the-art architecture based on e-Platform 3.0 and Cell-to-Body technology 
Four driving modes to cater for a variety of driving preferences and conditions: 
 -  ECO mode (to prioritise energy efficiency and extend range) 
 -  Normal mode (provides balanced driving for everyday use) 
 -  Sport mode (emphasises performance through acceleration and handling) 
 -  Snow mode (to enhance traction and stability on slippery surfaces) 

Dealers 
 Latest appointments increase network to five outlets 
 Strategically located, all exclusively dedicated to the brand. 
 BYD Dublin North, BYD Dublin South, BYD Cork, BYD Waterford, BYD Wexford. 
 Additional outlets to be announced shortly. 
Other beneficial features include a high-efficiency heat pump system which regulates the 
battery temperature, controls the passenger compartment temperature, and absorbs waste 
heat from the electric powertrain; BYD’s 8-in-1 electric drivetrain integrates eight key 
components for propulsion, charging, control and management while optimising space 

utilisation and energy efficiency; during the charging process, a system to reduce heat 
generation of the charging and distribution assembly for more reliable performance. 
A six-years manufacturer’s warranty and an eight years battery and electric motor warranty 
applies to all BYD SEAL models. 
For more information, please visit www.bydauto.ie