The BYD Seal 08 is an upcoming battery electric and plug-in hybrid full-size sedan to be produced by BYD Auto.
Overview
History
The Seal 08 was previewed by the BYD Ocean-S concept shown at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show Its concept version was made to showcase BYD's future direction when it comes to designing their cars.[1] At BYD's Ocean Day on December 15, 2025, the Seal 08 was officially announced alongside the Sealion 08.[2] Teasers were shown on March 3, 2026.[3] The Seal 08 was officially unveiled on March 5, 2026, and will officially launch in the second quarter of 2026.[4]
Design
The Seal 08 retains most of the design of the Ocean-S concept that previewed it.[1] It utilizes a closed-off grille complimented by narrow headlights that weave at their base. Ambient lighting is incorporated into the air ducts on both sides. It uses a fastback silhouette.[5]
Features
The Seal 08 uses BYD's DiSus-A intelligent body control system that replaces traditional coil-spring suspension with air suspension as well as rear-wheel steering for enchanced maneuverability. Also included is the God's Eye B system that uses a LiDAR sensor.[5]
Powertrain
The Seal 08 is built on an 800-volt platform and uses the company's second-generation Blade lithium iron phosphate battery. It has a claimed range of 621.3 mi and the Seal 08's Flash Charging compatibility allows it to add 249 mi in 5 minutes of charging.[6] Only the power output of the all-wheel-drive version is known and is claimed to be 644 horsepower.[5]
See also
References
- Sean Loo. BYD Ocean Series Makes Waves at Auto Shanghai 2025 AutoApp, April 25, 2025^
- BYD Teases Next-Gen Seal 08 and Sealion 08 Ahead of 2026 Launch Zecar, December 19, 2025^
- BYD Seal 08 to Make Global Debut on March 5 Gasgoo, March 5, 2026^
- Phate Zhang. BYD debuts Seal 08 sedan, launch set for Q2 CnEVPost, March 5, 2026^
- Liu Miao. BYD unveils Seal 08 flagship sedan with 1000km range target and Blade Battery 2.0 CarNewsChina, March 6, 2026^
- BYD Seal 08 Officially Launched with a Range of More than 1,000 Km and Blade 2.0 Battery VOI.id, March 6, 2026^