Chinese car manufacturers are seriously attacking the European market when it comes to electric vehicles. After the Chinese premium electric automobile brand, ZEEKR, another Chinese company, BYD, is expanding into the European market with the all-electric sedan, BYD Seal. The car was unveiled in April, and now it is finally coming to Europe at the end of the year.

The European BYD Seal model will be available in two versions: Design and Excellence-AWD. Both versions will be equipped with an 82.5 kWh battery, but the Design version is powered by a single electric motor with 313 hp (230 kW) sent to the rear wheels. It also has a range of 570 kilometers. Both models allow the driver to choose four driving modes: ECO mode, which prioritizes energy efficiency and extends the driving range; Normal mode, providing a balanced driving experience for everyday use; Sport mode, emphasizing performance through aggressive acceleration and sharper handling; Snow mode, designed to enhance traction and stability on slippery surfaces like snow or ice.

A more powerful version, Excellence-AWD, is powered by a two electric motors with a total power of 530 hp (390 kW). Power is sent to all wheels in the ratio of 217 hp (160 kW) to the front wheels and 313 hp (230 kW) to the rear wheels. It is built on the BYD e-Platform 3.0 for greater efficiency, aerodynamics, power, body rigidity and space utilization. Using a 150 kW DC charger, the battery is charged from 30% to 80% in 26 minutes. It has a range of 520 km.

When it comes to price, the company did not say how much the European BYD Seal will cost. Some predictions say that the entry model could cost 45,000 euros while the price for the Excellence-AWD would be around 55,000 euros.

Source: BYD

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