New BYD Seal Facelift gets upgraded ADAS tech and 800V architecture.
BYD has unveiled a facelift for its popular Seal sedan, which is now available in China. The facelift introduces subtle exterior changes, a refreshed interior layout, enhanced ADAS technology, and an upgraded charging system. Although the mechanical aspects remain unchanged, these updates make the Seal more appealing to electric vehicle enthusiasts.
Key Highlight:
- BYD Seal facelift gets minimal exterior changes with new alloy wheels and a light purple color.
- The interior features a new dual-tone theme and a redesigned dashboard.
- Roof-mounted lidar sensor enhances adaptive cruise control and automated parking.
- The new 800V architecture reduces 10-80% charging time to just 25 minutes.
- Facelift model offers 61.44kWh and 80.64kWh battery packs with up to 700km range.
BYD Seal Facelift: Interior Updates
Inside, the Seal facelift introduces more notable changes. The sedan now features a flat-bottom, four-spoke steering wheel and a new dual-tone tan and grey theme. The minimalist dashboard design with a black finish adds a modern touch to the interior. The central AC vents have been relocated below the large infotainment screen, replacing the previous placement on either side of the screen.
BYD Seal Facelift: Exterior Update
The BYD Seal facelift sports subtle exterior changes that might go unnoticed at first glance. A new light purple color option and redesigned alloy wheels are among the fresh updates. The BYD logo on the tailgate now comes in red, adding a touch of distinction. One of the most significant changes is the addition of a roof-mounted lidar sensor, which improves the Seal’s adaptive cruise control and automated parking systems.
BYD Seal Facelift: Enhanced Charging System and Plans for India
The BYD Seal facelift includes an important technological upgrade: the transition from the existing 400V electrical system to an 800V architecture, known as e-Platform 3.0 Evo. This advancement reduces the Seal’s 10-80% charging time from 37 minutes to just 25 minutes. While BYD has yet to confirm the new peak charging rate, this upgrade suggests a significant improvement from the previous 150kW.
In China, the BYD Seal EV is available with two battery pack options: 61.44kWh and 80.64kWh, offering up to 700km of range on the CLTC cycle. In India, the current model, which launched five months ago, offers 61.44kWh and 82.56kWh batteries with up to 650km of range (NEDC). The Seal facelift’s India launch date remains uncertain, but it will continue to compete with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volvo XC40 Recharge in its price range of Rs 41 lakh to Rs 53 lakh.
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