BYD · Sedan · Medium
BYD Seal
BYD's answer to the Tesla Model 3, the Seal pairs a Cell-to-Body Blade battery with rear- or all-wheel drive and serious performance — all from under $50,000 in base trim.
3 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $46,990 – $61,990
- Range up to
- 570 km
- Battery up to
- 82.5 kWh
- 0–100
- 5.9 s
- Power
- 230 kW
- DC charge
- 150 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the BYD Seal on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Dynamic ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | $46,990 | 61.4 kWh | 460 km | 150 kW | 7.5 s | 110 kW | RWD |
| Premium | $53,990 | 82.5 kWh | 570 km | 230 kW | 5.9 s | 150 kW | RWD |
| Performance AWD | $61,990 | 82.5 kWh | 520 km | 390 kW | 3.8 s | 150 kW | AWD |
Verdict
BYD's answer to the Tesla Model 3, the Seal pairs a Cell-to-Body Blade battery with rear- or all-wheel drive and serious performance — all from under $50,000 in base trim.
Read the full review →Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ Genuine Model 3 competitor for thousands less
- ✓ Powerful AWD Performance variant available
- ✓ Generous standard equipment list
What we don't
- ✕ Software lacks the polish of Tesla's
- ✕ Boot opening is sedan-shaped (no hatch)
- ✕ Resale value yet to establish
Best for
- Tesla cross-shoppers
- Highway commuters
- Performance buyers
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Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 230 kW
- Motor torque
- 360 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 180 km/h
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 82.5 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 570 km
- Efficiency
- 16.6 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 150 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 37 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,800 mm
- Width
- 1,875 mm
- Height
- 1,460 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,920 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 400 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2023)
- Vehicle warranty
- 6 years
- Battery warranty
- 8 years / 160,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $46,990
- Built in
- China
- Sale status
- on sale
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