BYD Seal launched in PH: dual-motor AWD, 580 km range, 82.6kWh Blade Battery, PHP 2.548M SRP

At the 2024 Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit, ACMobility and BYD unveiled the new BYD Seal luxury and performance dual-motor all-wheel drive sedan.

BYD Seal in Artic Blue

Great enough to go Electric?

BYD says that the Seal's design is inspired by the Ocean series with its fluid and aerodynamic lines coupled with its sleek silhouette. Its low-slung stance and sharp detailing adds to its futuristic yet elegant appearance. The flush door handles, low panoramic glass roof and 19-inch wheels are designed to contribute to the vehicle's overall performance and efficiency.

The new Seal is a mid-size performance sedan built on the innovative e-Platform 3.0 which features a dual-motor (Asynchronous and Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors) all-wheel-drive or AWD system that supposedly delivers 529 horsepower and 670 Nm of torque. It goes from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.8 seconds which makes it one of the fastest EVs in its class.

The internal 82.6 kWh BYD Blad Battery is rated for up to 580 kilometres on a single charge.

BYD Seal's massive 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display

Inside the cabin, the massive 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display rotates 90 degrees and comes standard with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Dynaudio 12-speaker system is spread around the cabin. Added convenience features include a 10.25-inch LCD full-digital instrument cluster, over-the-air updates, and smartphone wireless charging pads.

Luxurious leather and suede upholstery

The 5-person cabin itself is luxurious with leather and suede upholstery, ventilated and heated bucket seats and ambient lighting. It features a spacious layout and minimalist design to provide a premium feel while making the ride enjoyable.

The Seal comes equipped with a six-sensor radar system, a heads-up display, and a 360-degree camera system with see-through mode.  It comes equipped with a read view camera, 8 airbags, Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Breaking, Lane keeping assist and blind spot detection. 

The Cell-to-Body (CTB) technology integrates the battery into the vehicle's structure which enhances its rigidity and safety. 

The car measures 4,800 x 1,875 x 1,460mm and weighs 2,185kg. The front trunk can carry 50 liters while the rear trunk can carry up to 400 liters.

Other convenience features include Smart Entry and Keyless Start, Push Button Start/Stop, NFC card, Follow Me Home Lights, All Window-OneTouch Up/Down, Speed-sensing door locks, two USB-C ports, Dual 15W wireless chargers and a 12V Power socket.

Lastly, it is available in either Artic Blue, Atlantis Grey, Cosmos Black or Aurora White.

Price and availability

BYD Seal's rear tail lights and tailgate

BYD Seal - PHP 2,548,000

The BYD Seal comes with an 8-year or 160,000-Km (whichever comes first) warranty for the BYD Blade Batter, an 8-year or 150,000-km (whichever comes first) drive unit warranty and a 6-year or 150,000-km (whichever comes first) vehicle warranty.

Visit your nearest BYD dealership for more information and availability.

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