China
The Seal went on sale in China in July 2022, with deliveries in the following month.[21] There were four models of powertrains offered in China, starting with a standard "Elite" model (精英型) powered by a 150 kW single-motor rear wheel drive (RWD), "Prestige" model (尊贵型) producing 170 kW with single-motor RWD, "Performance" model (性能型) powered by a single 230 kW RWD motor, and the "4WD Performance" model (四驱性能型) with a 390 kW dual-motor (160 kW + 230 kW) all wheel drive system.[21]
In May 2023, BYD introduced the Seal Champion Edition in China. The version introduces lower pricing,[22] with adjusted and upgraded equipment list such as leather seats, rear privacy glass, an adjustable cup holder in the armrest box. It also received an additional "700km Prestige" trim level with 700 km of range.[23] In March 2024, BYD further dropped the price of the Seal by 5 percent by introducing the Seal Honor Edition.[24][25]
In August 2024, BYD introduced the refreshed Seal for the Chinese market. Initially it would be renamed to the Seal 07 EV, but BYD abandoned the rebrand after receiving feedback from consumers. The "Seal 07 EV" moved its name to larger battery electric variant BYD Seal 07 DM-i plug-in hybrid fullsize car as the Seal 07 EV. The updated model is equipped with new wheels, a roof-mounted LiDAR produced by RoboSense, and the "Build Your Dreams" badge on the rear was replaced with a BYD logo with a red backlight. The updated BYD Seal exterior remains unchanged from the facelift version, which features an redesigned interior, four-spoke steering wheel, and a new exterior body colors replacing the arctic light blue color.[26]
Europe
The Seal became available in several European countries in September 2023, occupying the D-segment.[27]
Hong Kong
The Seal went on sale in Hong Kong in October 2023. Available trim levels match the Thai and Singaporean market Seal, which are Dynamic RWD, Premium RWD and Performance AWD.[28]
Latin America
Brazil
The Seal went on sale in Brazil in August 2023. The only variant available is the dual-motor AWD version with an output of 390 kW.[29]
Mexico
The Seal was launched in Mexico on 29 November 2023, as the fifth BYD model to be marketed in Mexico. It is available with either rear-wheel drive (61.44 kWh) and four-wheel drive (82.56 kWh) variants.[30][31]
Brazil
The Seal went on sale in Brazil in August 2023. The only variant available is the dual-motor AWD version with an output of 390 kW.[29]
Mexico
The Seal was launched in Mexico on 29 November 2023, as the fifth BYD model to be marketed in Mexico. It is available with either rear-wheel drive (61.44 kWh) and four-wheel drive (82.56 kWh) variants.[30][31]
South Africa
The Seal was launched in South Africa on 4 October 2024, with two variants: Lux EXT RWD and Lux Performance AWD. At the time of its introduction, the Seal became the cheapest battery electric sedan on sale in South Africa.[32]
Southeast Asia
The Seal went on sale in Thailand and Singapore in September 2023. In both countries, the available trim levels are Dynamic RWD, Premium RWD and Performance AWD. The former is equipped with a 61.4kWh LFP Blade battery which powers a single 150 kW rear motor. The Premium RWD uses a larger 82.5kWh LFP battery, powering a single 230 kW rear motor. The Performance AWD (badged '3.8s' denoting the 0–100 km/h acceleration time of 3.8 seconds) uses a dual-motor setup with a maximum output of 390 kW, with the same 82.5kWh LFP battery.[33][34]
The Seal was introduced in Indonesia in January 2024 alongside the Atto 3 and Dolphin, as part of BYD's entry to the Indonesian passenger car market.[35] Pricing was announced at the 31st Indonesia International Motor Show in February 2024. At launch, it was available with three variants: Dynamic, Premium and Performance AWD.[36]
