BYD Introduces Seal With Attractive Pricing And Structural Battery

BYD not too long ago launched its all-new Seal mannequin, which has a giant probability to develop into one of many fundamental Tesla Mannequin 3 rivals in China.

As we talked about in earlier experiences earlier this yr, the BYD Seal is one other mannequin primarily based on the e-platform 3.0, similar to the BYD Dolphin, and the brand new BYD Yuan Plus. Nevertheless, it brings additionally vital new tech – CTB (cell-to-body) structural battery system.

However let’s begin with the essential specs and costs of 4 BYD Seal variations, accessible for pre-order:

Customary Vary, RWD Elite:
Value (post-subsidy): 212,800 CNY ($31,795)
CLTC vary: 550 km (342 miles)
system output: 150 kW
Customary Vary RWD Premium:
Value (post-subsidy): 225,800 CNY ($33,738)
CLTC vary: 550 km (342 miles)
system output: 150 kW
Lengthy Vary RWD:
Value (post-subsidy): 262,800 CNY ($39,266)
CLTC vary: 700 km (435 miles)
system output: 230 kW
Lengthy Vary AWD Efficiency:
Value (post-subsidy): 289,800 CNY ($43,300)
CLTC vary: 650 km (404 miles)
system output: 390 kW and 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 3.8 seconds

The engaging design, mixed with respectable costs and specs, makes it very aggressive. We aren’t stunned that, in line with the producer, some 22,637 models have been pre-ordered inside simply 7 hours after the official launch.

For reference, the Tesla Mannequin 3 RWD (LFP) begins after subsidies at 279,900 CNY ($41,821), whereas the Efficiency model price 367,900 CNY ($54,970). Its vary is respectively 556 km (346 miles) and 675 km (420 miles).

It is anticipated that buyer deliveries will begin inside a number of months, however we do not know a precise date but.

Some of the fascinating components of the BYD Seal is the primary use of the CTB (cell-to-body) structural battery system.

It makes use of 4 sections of the BYD Blade Battery (lengthy, LFP battery cells ), which aren’t solely mixed with out modules – cell-to-pack (CTP) – but in addition develop into a structural ingredient of your complete car.

In accordance with the producer, the brand new CTB battery will increase the battery pack quantity utilization by 66%, and a 50% enhance in structural security within the case of a frontal crash. The physique torsional stiffness has been doubled in comparison with a traditional design, reaching over 40,000 Nm/°.

To display how sturdy the battery is, BYD confirmed a video with a 50-ton truck driving over the battery in addition to a crash check.

The battery capability is reportedly 61.44 kWh (Customary Vary model) and 82.56 kWh (Lengthy Vary model), however these numbers weren’t proven on the premiere.

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BYD Seal specs:

Customary Vary, RWD Elite:
Value (post-subsidy): 212,800 CNY ($31,795)
CLTC vary: 550 km (342 miles)
battery capability: *61.44 kWh
real-wheel drive
system output: 150 kW (peak); 70 kW steady in line with MIIT
DC quick charging: 30-80% SOC in half-hour at as much as 110 kW
Customary Vary RWD Premium:
Value (post-subsidy): 225,800 CNY ($33,738)
CLTC vary: 550 km (342 miles)
battery capability: *61.44 kWh
real-wheel drive
system output: 150 kW (peak); 70 kW steady in line with MIIT
DC quick charging: 30-80% SOC in half-hour at as much as 110 kW
Lengthy Vary RWD:
Value (post-subsidy): 262,800 CNY ($39,266)
CLTC vary: 700 km (435 miles)
battery capability: *82.56 kWh
real-wheel drive
system output: 230 kW (peak); 70 kW steady in line with MIIT
DC quick charging: 30-80% SOC in half-hour at as much as 150 kW
Lengthy Vary AWD Efficiency:
Value (post-subsidy): 289,800 CNY ($43,300)
CLTC vary: 650 km (404 miles)
battery capability: *82.56 kWh
0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in 3.8 seconds
real-wheel drive
system output: 390 kW (peak)
in line with MIIT: 75/160 kW entrance asynchronous motor and everlasting magnet synchronous rear motor 70/150 kW
DC quick charging: 30-80% SOC in half-hour at as much as 150 kW
Widespread specs
Size: 4800 mm
Width: 1875 mm
Top: 1460 mm
Wheelbase: 2920 mm
Cx: 0.219