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2024 BYD Seal is coming to Europe

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.

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2023 BYD Dolphin

Chinese electric cars are slowly but surely conquering the European market. One of the manufacturers BYD (Build Your Dreams) presented the hatchback BYD Dolphin, a car from the C-segment that will be available in four versions with a range of up to 425 km.

It is 4,290 mm long, 1,770 mm wide and 1,570 mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,770 millimeters. The trunk has a volume of 345 liters in the base, or 1310 liters with the bench folded. Capable of accommodating 5 passengers, it provides more space in the back due to the above-average height of the vehicle. The sports seats are upholstered in vegan leather, and the panoramic roof floods the interior with natural light.

The BYD Dolphin will be available in four versions (Active, Boost, Comfort and Design), all with front-wheel drive. Dolphin Active comes with a 95 hp (70 kW) electric motor, a 44.9 kWh battery and a range of up to 340 kilometers. The Dolphin Boost will be equipped with the same 44.9 kWh battery, but with a 176 hp (129 kW) electric motor and a range of 310 kilometers. The Dolphin Comfort will be powered by a 204 hp (150 kW) electric motor, will use a 60.4 kWh battery, and will have a range of up to 425 kilometers. The fourth version of Dolphin Design will have the same technical specifications as Dolphin Comfort, but more standard equipment.

All cars will be equipped with a range of driver assistance systems, such as forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, rear collision warning, lane departure warning and lane keeping assist in an emergency.

The BYD Dolphin will arrive on the European market at the end of 2023. year, and the price will be around 29,990 euros.

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BYD is the best-selling electric car brand in the world

Although most major car manufacturers have announced that they will shut down the production of internal combustion cars by 2030, the Chinese company BYD is the first to do so. This news comes after the video of the new BYD Seal, which should be a competitor to Tesla Model 3.

BYD’s current offer is based on plug-in hybrids and electric models, and the Chinese manufacturer reached an agreement with Ford, GM, Mercedes, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover last November to shut down production of vehicles with ICE by 2040. The company said it would continue to produce spare parts and provide services to current owners.

The Chinese company produced 53,664 electric cars and 50,674 plug-in hybrids last month, making it the best-selling electric car brand in the world. That prompted the company to increase plans for this year from 1.2 million to 1.5 million cars.

BYD Seal will be offered in two versions. The base model is powered by a single electric motor with 201 or 308 hp (150 kW or 230 kW), while the more powerful version is powered by two electric motors, one on each axle, with a total power of 522 hp (390 kW). It reaches 62 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a range of 435 miles (700 km).

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