Two years after its debut, the BYD Seal is receiving a facelift. This electric vehicle is gradually evolving in terms of aesthetics while incorporating numerous new features under the hood. Here’s what you need to know about this updated version.
One manufacturer that is certainly not sitting idle is BYD. The world’s second-largest electric car maker is consistently rolling out new releases and plans to introduce at least 10 new models for Europe.
A new version
That’s not all; Tesla, China’s primary rival, is also refreshing its extensive lineup. Among its flagship models is the Seal WORLD, a large sedan we saw at the most recent Paris Motor Show in 2022. The car was officially launched that same year, and now, two years later, it’s time for the facelift.
BYD Seal 2025 // Source : BYD
The Chinese manufacturer based in Shenzhen shared the first official details about its new sedan on its Weibo page. Aesthetic changes are minimal; in fact, the car features an identical front design inspired by the ocean. This is why the Seal belongs to the Ocean range, alongside models like the Dolphin and others like the Seagull. The sleek and elegant silhouette remains unchanged, as do the overall dimensions, making the car 4.80 meters long.
So, what are the updates for this new version? In terms of style, the notable changes include a new illuminated logo at the rear and a new purple body color. The latter is also available on the recently updated Han EV.
All in all, customers now have four color options for the Seal: light blue, grey, black, and purple. Inside, the vehicle boasts a slightly redesigned interior, featuring a new dashboard inspired by the Sea Lion 07, a coupe SUV. Additional small improvements have also been introduced.
BYD Seal 2025 // Source : BYD
Among the improvements is the introduction of ambient fragrance. The steering wheel now features a heated option and a new design, while also being equipped with a head-up display projected directly onto the windshield. The large 15.6-inch touchscreen remains unchanged from the previous version, still allowing it to rotate, which sets the car apart from competitors.
Even faster charging
As you might expect, the most significant upgrades are found under the hood of the BYD Seal. The electric sedan is built on the innovative new e-Platform 3.0 Evo, which promises to revolutionize its performance.
This platform is equipped with a “12 in 1” powertrain, which consolidates the motor and various technical components into a single unit, minimizing losses and enhancing efficiency. Additionally, the motor now reaches 23,000 rpm.
Seal WORLD 2024
While it may not be enough to compete with the Xiaomi SU7, the price point will be a major differentiator. The new BYD Seal features an 800-volt architecture, enabling much faster charging capabilities. According to the brand, it takes 20 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%, which is fairly standard (the previous version requires 26 minutes for the same), but an impressive 18 minutes to go from 80% to 100%, which is less common.
Additionally, BYD claims it will maintain these charging times even in colder climates thanks to advanced thermal management systems, including a state-of-the-art heat pump.
This new version also features, for the first time, a LiDAR sensor for enhanced autonomous driving capabilities both in urban settings and on highways. The sedan is equipped with the Disus-C suspension system, which we experienced during our visit to the brand’s headquarters in China.
This refreshed BYD Seal is available in three configurations with two battery sizes, utilizing Blade LFP (lithium iron phosphate) technology:
- a 228 hp (170 kW) rear motor paired with a 61.44 kWh battery;
- a 308 hp (230 kW) rear motor paired with an 80.64 kWh battery;
- two motors (one on each axle for four-wheel drive) producing 523 hp (390 kW) with the 80.64 kWh battery.
This setup offers respective ranges of 510, 650, and 610 km according to the Chinese CLTC cycle. When adjusted to the more realistic European WLTP cycle, these figures translate to approximately 445, 565, and 530 km.
The starting price is already known, set at 175,800 yuan in China, approximately 22,500 euros. This makes it significantly more affordable than the Tesla Model 3, its closest competitor, which starts at 231,900 yuan in China.
However, this price will likely rise when it reaches Europe, especially due to increasing customs duties… unless BYD plans to manufacture it at its factory in Hungary or Turkey, which are currently under construction.
In our country, the sedan is priced starting from 46,990 euros and is no longer eligible for the ecological bonus of 4,000 euros. This BYD Seal “2.0” is already available in China and is expected to arrive in Europe in the coming months.
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Two years after its launch, the BYD Seal is finally getting a facelift. This electric car is slowly evolving aesthetically, while it is getting many new features under the hood. Here’s what you need to know about this new version.
BYD Seal 2025 // Source : BYD
If there is one manufacturer that is not idle at the moment, it is BYD. The world number 2 in electric cars is in fact chaining together launches, while it plans no less than 10 new models for Europe.
A New Version of BYD Seal
But that’s not all, because China’s great rival Tesla is also working on renewing its current range, which is starting to be very well-stocked. Among its flagship models, we can notably cite the Seal WORLD, a large sedan that we were able to see in particular during the last Paris Motor Show in 2022. It was also in that year that the car was officially launched on the market. And now, two years later, the time for the facelift has finally come.
BYD Seal 2025 // Source : BYD
It is on Weibo that the Chinese manufacturer based in Shenzhen has revealed the first official information about its new sedan, which in fact has not changed much aesthetically. And for good reason, we find a strictly identical front face whose design is inspired by the world of the sea. Hence the fact that the Seal is part of the Ocean range, alongside the Dolphin and others Seagull among others. The very slender and elegant silhouette also remains the same, as do the dimensions. For the record, The car is 4.80 meters long.
But then, what are the changes on this new version? In terms of style, the only one we notice concerns the arrival of a new illuminated logo at the back anda new purple body color. The latter is also offered on the Han EV, which has recently been improved also.
In total, customers now have a choice of four colors for the Seal, with light blue, grey, and black. On board, the car has a slightly reworked presentation, including a new dashboard inspired by the Sea Lion 07, a coupe SUV. Some small improvements have also been made.
BYD Seal 2025 // Source : BYD
Among them, the arrival of an ambient fragrance. The steering wheel is heated and benefits from a new design, while it is also equipped with a head-up display projected directly onto the windshield. We find the large 15.6-inch touchscreen which does not appear to have been modified compared to the previous version. The latter should therefore remain rotating, a point which allows the car to stand out from its rivals.
Even Faster Charging
But as you will have understood, the biggest developments are actually under the hood of the BYD Seal, which we were able to try at its launch. The electric sedan is based on the very new e-Platform 3.0 Evo base and that should change everything.
Because the latter is equipped with a “12 in 1” powertrain which combines the engine and many technical elements into a single block. All in order to reduce losses and increase efficiency. In addition, the engine itself is evolving to reach 23,000 rpm.
Seal WORLD 2024
Not enough to compete with the Xiaomi SU7 but the price will make the difference. In addition, the new BYD Seal is equipped with a architecture 800 volts which allows you to benefit from an even faster recharge. Thus, the brand announces 20 minutes to go from 30 to 80% which is nothing out of the ordinary (the current version charges from 30 to 80% in 26 minutes), but only 18 minutes to go from 80 to 100% which is much less common.
Also note that BYD announces that it will maintain these charging times even in cold weather thanks to much more advanced thermal management, based in particular on a latest generation heat pump.
In addition, this new version offers for the very first time a LiDAR sensor in order to enjoy even more advanced autonomous driving, both in the city and on the highway. The sedan is also equipped with the Disus-C suspension system which we were able to discover during our visit to the headquarters of the brand in China.
This restyled BYD Seal is offered in three versions and two battery sizes, obviously based on technology Blade LFP lithium – fer – phosphate maison:
- a 228 hp (170 kW) rear motor combined with a 61.44 kWh battery;
- a 308 hp (230 kW) rear motor combined with an 80.64 kWh battery;
- two motors (one on each axle, providing four-wheel drive) of 523 hp (390 kW) with the 80.64 kWh battery.
To propose respective autonomies of 510, 650 and 610 km but on the Chinese CLTC cycle. Once converted to the more realistic European WLTP cycle, it would be necessary to count approximately 445, 565, and 530 km.
We already know its price, which starts at 175,800 yuan in China, which is equivalent to approximately 22,500 euros. It is much cheaper than the Tesla Model 3, its fiercest rival, which starts at 231,900 yuan in China.
A price which will undoubtedly be higher when it arrives in Europe, particularly due to the increase in customs duties…unless BYD plans to assemble it in the factory Hungarian or Turkish that the brand is currently building.
In our country, the sedan is currently priced from 46,990 euros and it is not no longer eligible for the ecological bonus of 4,000 euros. This BYD Seal “2.0” is already available in China and should arrive in Europe in the coming months.
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