The BYD Seal 08 EV is BYD's flagship electric sedan — a sleek, 5.15-metre four-door that sits above the rest of the Seal family and squares up to BYD's own Han sedans. Built on an 800V platform with the second-generation Blade Battery, it offers up to 905 km of CLTC range, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version with 510 kW (684 hp) for a 3.3-second 0–100 km/h, and BYD's flash charging, which adds around 400 km of range in five minutes. Inside it's plush, with cream Nappa-style leather, zero-gravity front seats, a fridge and a glass roof. Unveiled in March 2026 and launched in China on July 2, 2026, it costs from CNY 196,900 (about $29,400) for the 775 km Premium to CNY 239,900 (about $35,800) for the AWD Flagship.
Performance & Specs
The Seal 08 EV comes in single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive forms. The entry Premium pairs a 76.7 kWh Blade LFP battery with a 255 kW (342 hp) rear motor for 775 km of CLTC range and a 0–100 km/h time of 5.2 seconds. The 92.1 kWh Flagship keeps rear-wheel drive but steps up to a 320 kW (429 hp) motor — the range champion at 905 km CLTC, with 0–100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. The AWD Flagship adds a 190 kW front motor to the 320 kW rear unit for a combined 510 kW (684 hp), which trades a little range (785 km) for a supercar-quick 3.3-second 0–100 km/h. (There's no single trim that is both all-wheel drive and 905 km — the 905 km figure is the rear-drive Flagship, while the AWD does 785 km.) All three ride on BYD's DiSus-A closed dual-chamber air suspension with rear-wheel steering, which brings the turning radius down to about 4.95 metres.
| Powertrain | Dual-motor AWD BEV |
|---|---|
| Power | 510 kW (684 hp) |
| Torque | 810 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.3 s |
| Battery | 92.1 kWh Blade LFP |
| Range | 785 km (CLTC) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | BEV — RWD single-motor or AWD dual-motor |
|---|---|
| POWER | 255 kW (342 hp) / 320 kW (429 hp) RWD; 510 kW (684 hp) AWD |
| ACCELERATION | 5.2 s / 4.9 s (RWD); 3.3 s (AWD) 0–100 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | RWD or AWD |
| BATTERY | 76.7 / 92.1 kWh Blade LFP |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 775 km / 905 km (RWD); 785 km (AWD) CLTC |
| ARCHITECTURE | 800V (flash charge) |
| SUSPENSION | DiSus-A air + rear-wheel steering |
| SEATS | 5 |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 5,150 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,999 mm |
| Height | 1,505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm |
| Seating | 5 |
This is a big, imposing luxury sedan. At 5,150 mm long on a 3,030 mm wheelbase, the Seal 08 has the footprint of a BMW 5-Series and more, with a long, low fastback roofline and a clean three-box shape. The dedicated EV platform means a spacious five-seat cabin with generous rear legroom, and the dual-motor car still keeps things planted despite its 2,280 kg kerb weight. There's a powered front trunk (frunk) of about 160 litres under the bonnet plus a rear boot of about 508 litres. It rides on up to 19-inch turbine-style wheels.
| LENGTH | 5,150 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,999 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,505 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 3,030 mm |
| KERB WEIGHT | 2,040–2,280 kg |
| FRUNK | 160 L |
| REAR TRUNK | ~508 L |
Charging & Battery
Charging is the Seal 08's standout feature. Its second-generation Blade Battery runs on an 800V platform with BYD's flash charging, which the company says can add around 400 km of range in just five minutes, with a 10–70% top-up in roughly five minutes and 10–97% in about nine. There are two charging ports (AC and DC), and the LFP Blade chemistry is durable and safe, happy to be charged to 100% daily. Combined with the 92.1 kWh battery's up-to-905 km range, it means long-distance travel with charging stops barely longer than a comfort break.
| BATTERY | 76.7 / 92.1 kWh Blade LFP (2nd-gen) |
|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE | 800V |
| FLASH CHARGING | ~400 km in 5 min; 10–97% ~9 min |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | up to 905 km (CLTC) |
Design & Interior
The Seal 08 looks every bit the flagship. The exterior is sleek and aerodynamic, with a sharp closed nose, slim LED headlights, flush door handles, a long fastback roofline and a full-width connected LED tail-light bar across the rear. It's offered in elegant colours like the Lustrous Silver shown. Inside is where it impresses most: our reviewer reckoned the cabin looks more luxurious than the Han EV's, trimmed in soft cream Nappa-style leather with a clean, screen-led dashboard. Highlights include a console refrigerator, a glass roof with a powered sunshade (touch-operated), a head-up display, a 50W wireless charger, and zero-gravity reclining seats for both front occupants — a genuinely premium touch. It feels like a serious rival to far pricier executive saloons.
Technology & Features
The cabin centres on BYD's latest smart cockpit, with a central touchscreen, driver display and a head-up display, plus BYD's signature open platform that lets you install apps and an English-language interface. Driver assistance is handled by BYD's God's Eye B system, with a LiDAR sensor fitted as standard on every trim and navigation-assisted driving. Comfort features run deep: ventilated and heated front seats with massage, the zero-gravity mode, the fridge, and a 50W wireless charger. It's a thoroughly modern, tech-rich flagship interior.
Safety & ADAS
The Seal 08 carries BYD's God's Eye B driver-assistance suite with navigation-assisted driving, a standard LiDAR sensor and the usual adaptive cruise, lane-keeping and 360-degree camera. The low-mounted Blade battery aids stability, and the rear-wheel steering improves control of such a large sedan.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2+ (God's Eye B, LiDAR-equipped) |
|---|---|
| ADAS FEATURES | Navigation assist (NOA), adaptive cruise, lane-keep, 360° camera |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | 342 hp | 500 Nm | 5.2s | — | RWD | 76.7 kWh | 775 km | — | $29,400 | Entry trim, smaller battery |
| Flagship | 429 hp | — | 4.9s | — | RWD | 92.1 kWh | 905 km | — | $32,400 | Range champion |
| AWD Flagship | 684 hp | 810 Nm | 3.3s | — | AWD | 92.1 kWh | 785 km | — | $35,800 | Dual-motor performance |
Pricing & Availability
The BYD Seal 08 EV was unveiled in March 2026 and shown again at the Beijing Auto Show in April. Pre-orders opened in China on June 12, 2026, and the car launched on July 2, 2026 at CNY 196,900 (about $29,400) for the 775 km Premium, CNY 216,900 (about $32,400) for the 905 km rear-drive Flagship and CNY 239,900 (about $35,800) for the 785 km AWD Flagship. BYD reported around 65,000 orders across the Seal 08's BEV and PHEV versions within the first 30 hours of sales. That positions it against cars like the BMW 5-Series at a far lower price. It's a China-first model; as of September 2026, international availability has not been confirmed. A plug-in hybrid Seal 08 (DM-i/DM-p) is also sold, from the same CNY 196,900 (about $29,400) with up to 1,660 km of combined range, and is covered separately on this site.
How It Compares
The Seal 08 enters a fiercely competitive flagship-sedan class. Its plug-in hybrid sibling starts at the same CNY 196,900 and offers up to 1,660 km of total range, but the EV is the one with 905 km of pure-electric range and up to 684 hp. BYD's Han EV Flash Charge Edition is cheaper (about $2,600 less at the entry level), charges just as fast, but it is smaller and offers 705 km of range and 322 hp against the Seal 08's 905 km and up to 684 hp. The XPeng P7 is a stylish, value-focused alternative that starts at a similar price, with up to 820 km of range in its rear-drive form and up to 586 hp in AWD form. The Seal 08's pitch is comfort and range: a big, luxurious, air-sprung sedan with class-leading charging, at a price far below what German executive saloons of this size command.
- Up to 905 km range and flash charging (~400 km in 5 min)
- Plush cabin — fridge, zero-gravity front seats, air suspension
- Quick 684 hp AWD option (0-100 in 3.3s)
- Big, spacious five-metre luxury sedan from about $29,400, with LiDAR standard
- AWD trim does 785 km, not the headline 905 km (that's the rear-drive Flagship)
- The entry Premium has the smaller 76.7 kWh battery (775 km) and 342 hp
- China-first; international availability unconfirmed
The BYD Seal 08 EV is another value bombshell. It pairs a genuinely luxurious, air-sprung five-metre sedan body with up to 905 km of range, a 684 hp AWD option and BYD's astonishing flash charging that adds 400 km in five minutes — all from about $29,400, well below the German executive saloons it's styled to rival. The 905 km figure is the rear-drive Flagship (the AWD does 785 km), and the cheapest Premium trades some range and power for the price. But on everything now confirmed, the Seal 08 EV is one of the most compelling flagship electric sedans on the market — and a serious headache for both its rivals and BYD's own Han sedans.
