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2025 BYD Seal review
The top-spec BYD Seal offers almost supercar levels of acceleration for $10,000 less than the Model 3 Performance – has it dethroned Tesla?
James Wong
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | ELECTRIC | |
Size (cc) | ||
1490 - 1498 | - | |
Size (L) | ||
1.5L | 0.0 | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | - | |
Power | ||
84kW - 119kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5600 - 6000 | - | |
Torque | ||
150Nm - 250Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
3000 - 4500 | - | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.5 - 10.5 | - |