BYD India, a subsidiary of the world’s leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 bookings for its BYD SEAL luxury sport sedan. This remarkable achievement comes just over two months after the car’s launch in India. The rapid uptake highlights the strong customer demand for BYD’s cutting-edge electric vehicles. The consistent rise in bookings underscores the growing demand for technologically advanced, high performance, competitively priced luxury (Electric Vehicle) EVs.
The BYD SEAL has captivated Indian consumers with its exhilarating performance and attractive price point. Available in three variants – Dynamic, Premium, and Performance – the BYD SEAL boasts impressive specifications that cater to a wide range of driving preferences. The Performance variant delivers a heart-pounding 0-to-100 km/h acceleration in a mere 3.8 seconds, while the Premium variant offers an exceptional driving range of 650 km on a single charge. BYD’s commitment to providing exceptional value is evident in its competitive pricing strategy. The BYD SEAL starts at ₹ 41,00,000 (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹ 53,00,000 (ex-showroom), making it an accessible option for a broader segment of eco-conscious car buyers in India.
Mr. Sanjay Gopalakrishnan, Senior Vice President of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business at BYD India, said: “The phenomenal response to the BYD SEAL, surpassing 1,000 bookings in just over two months, is a testament to the growing appetite for high-performance and stylish electric vehicles in the Indian market. This achievement validates our unwavering commitment to providing Indian consumers with cutting-edge electric mobility solutions that are not only thrilling to drive but also competitively priced. We are confident that the BYD SEAL, with its award-winning technology, exceptional range, and unparalleled safety features, will be a game-changer in the Indian electric vehicle landscape.”
The BYD SEAL has won an iF Design Award. It is equipped with technology like Cell to Body (CTB) and intelligence Torque Adaption Control (iTAC) and is based on the cutting-edge updated e-Platform 3.0. With optional rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, advanced suspensions, and 0-to-100 km/h acceleration in just 3.8 seconds for the Performance variant, and a range of 650 km for the Premium variant, the BYD SEAL continues to impress Indian consumers. The car’s aerodynamics and interior space are enhanced by the CTB technology, which integrates the battery within the structure of the chassis itself, enhancing safety, packaging, and passenger space. Moreover, the BYD SEAL is equipped with ADAS Level 2, NFC card integration, and 9 airbags, making it a well-rounded, stylish, efficient, and safe vehicle.
More than just a car, the BYD SEAL is a commitment to a greener future. BYD concluded 2023 with record-breaking global sales, surpassing its 3 million annual sales target, and is now the global new energy vehicle (NEV) sales champion for the second year in a row. The company will continue to accelerate the transition towards a greener future and contribute to its vision to ‘Cool the Earth by 1°C’.
