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Sedan BEV BYD brand

BYD Seal

$24,690 starting price (ex-factory China)

BYD Seal — Sedan (BEV) exterior view

Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 · source

450 km
Range (CLTC)
61.44 kWh
Battery capacity
170 kW
Drive power
6.5s
0-100 km/h
220 km/h
Top speed
25 min (10-80%)
Fast charge

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Entity Snapshot

The BYD Seal is a sedan BEV from BYD, listed from $24,690 ex-factory. CLTC range is 450 km from a 61.44 kWh pack with 170 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.

Trim / versionStandard RWD / Long Range / Performance (四驱)
BatteryLFP (Blade) · 61.44 kWh
Range (CLTC / WLTP)450 km / 460 km
Drive power170 kW
Fast charge (30–80%)25 min (10-80%)
FOB reference price≈ $24,690 (ex-factory reference)

Powertrain & Architecture

Drive layoutRWD / AWD
Motor typePMSM (rear) + induction (front, AWD)
Motor modelN/A
Motor power170 kW
Torque380 Nm
0–100 km/h6.5 s
Battery thermal managementLiquid cooling
Heat pumpYes (export spec)
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionFive-link
BrakesFront ventilated disc / rear disc
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.219

Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.

Dimensions & Logistics

Length4800 mm
Width1875 mm
Height1460 mm
Wheelbase2920 mm
Curb weight1950 kg
Gross weightN/A
Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk capacityN/A

Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)

Outer volume (L×W×H)
13.14 m³
Length grade
compact–midsize
40HQ units (rack/crate)
2 units estimate

Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.

Market Compliance & Export Profile

HS code87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV)
Charging interfaceGB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic)
Charging adapter (export)CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port
Infotainment languageChinese / English
Network bandsN/A
Certification notesEU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate.

China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.

Estimated Landed Cost by Market

Estimated total import cost to each destination — includes duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance.

Confidence: Medium (official MSRP and EU duty rates; freight, certification, registration and customs are EV Hub estimates) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Germany
EU
$44,413
+79.9% over base
France
EU
$44,631
+80.8% over base
Netherlands
EU
$44,949
+82.1% over base
Sweden
EU
$45,890
+85.9% over base
Denmark
EU
$49,320
+99.8% over base
Spain
EU
$44,659
+80.9% over base
Italy
EU
$45,117
+82.7% over base
Belgium
EU
$44,699
+81% over base
Austria
EU
$44,431
+80% over base
Portugal
EU
$45,385
+83.8% over base
Ireland
EU
$45,385
+83.8% over base
Poland
EU
$45,240
+83.2% over base
United Kingdom
Non-EU Europe
$38,841
+57.3% over base
Norway
Non-EU Europe
$38,113
+54.4% over base
Switzerland
Non-EU Europe
$33,807
+36.9% over base
United Arab Emirates
Middle East
$31,671
+28.3% over base
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
$34,263
+38.8% over base
Israel
Middle East
$36,024
+45.9% over base
Qatar
Middle East
$30,105
+21.9% over base
Turkey
Middle East
$45,729
+85.2% over base
Australia
Oceania
$33,009
+33.7% over base
New Zealand
Oceania
$33,767
+36.8% over base
Thailand
Southeast Asia
$31,068
+25.8% over base
Malaysia
Southeast Asia
$33,167
+34.3% over base
Indonesia
Southeast Asia
$45,809
+85.5% over base
Singapore
Southeast Asia
$37,155
+50.5% over base
Mexico
North America
$50,011
+102.6% over base
Canada
North America
$34,546
+39.9% over base
Brazil
Latin America
$45,568
+84.6% over base
South Africa
Africa
$41,722
+69% over base

Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany

Official rates from EU Reg 2024/2754 and market VAT legislation. Freight, certification, registration and customs figures are EV Hub estimates — confirm with a supplier quote before ordering.

Base price $24,690
Standard import duty $2,469
Countervailing duty $4,617
VAT $6,037
RoRo freight EV Hub estimate $2,000
Customs clearance EV Hub estimate $350
Certification EV Hub estimate $3,250
Registration EV Hub estimate $500
Inland transport EV Hub estimate $500
Estimated landed cost (total) $44,413

Benchmarking Matrix

Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.

Model Battery Wheelbase Fast charge FOB (ref.)
BYD Seal (this model) 61.44 kWh 2920 mm 25 min (10-80%) $24,690
JAC iEVA60 68 kWh 2915 mm 0.5h $24,930
Geometry A 46.1 kWh 2700 mm N/A $24,420

Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.

Technology Reference

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Data Sources & Verification

Source data
  • ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
  • ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
  • ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
EV Hub calculation
  • ≈ RoRo freight
  • ≈ Certification
  • ≈ Registration
  • ≈ Customs clearance
  • ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing

Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review

Specifications

Price basis China ex-factory price (MSRP)
Powertrain BEV
Body type Sedan
Range (CLTC) 450 km
Range (WLTP) 460 km
Battery 61.44 kWh
Battery type LFP (Blade)
Motor power 170 kW
Torque 380 Nm
0-100 km/h 6.5 s
Top speed 220 km/h
Length 4800 mm
Width 1875 mm
Height 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2920 mm
Curb weight 1950 kg
Efficiency 13 kWh/100km
Fast charge 25 min (10-80%)

BYD Seal (starting at $24,690) is a Sedan from BYD.

  • Range: 450 km (CLTC)
  • Battery: 61.44 kWh
  • Motor power: 170 kW
  • 0-100 km/h: 6.5 s

Overview

The BYD Seal is a sedan battery-electric with rear- or all-wheel-drive from BYD. As a value-oriented sedan battery-electric, it starts at $24,690 ex-factory. Across export markets for the sedan battery-electric, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +21.9% over base (≈ $30,104 landed); Germany’s estimate carries a 17% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff. It carries peak output of 170 kW and Double wishbone front / Five-link rear suspension. This sedan battery-electric is positioned for business fleets prioritizing price-to-spec value.

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Author: Wei Wang (EV & Battery Industry Analyst) · Chengguang Energy · Updated 2026-09-05 · Contact