BYD Seal 08
| BYD Seal 08 | |
|---|---|
The BYD Ocean-S concept intoduced at Auto Shanghai 2025 directly previewed the Seal 08. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Also called | BYD Ocean-S (concept) |
| Production | 2026 (to commence) |
| Assembly | China: |
| Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size sedan (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Power output | 644 hp (480 kW; 653 PS) |
| Battery | BYD Blade LFP |
| Range | 1,000 km (621 mi) (CLTC, claimed) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mm (119.3 in) |
| Length | 5,150 mm (202.8 in) |
| Width | 1,999 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,505 mm (59.3 in) |
The BYD Seal 08 (Chinese: 比亚迪海豹 08; pinyin: Bǐyàdí Hǎibào 08) is an upcoming full-size sedan to be produced by BYD Auto.
Overview
History
The Seal 08 was previewed by the BYD Ocean-S concept shown at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show Its concept version was made to showcase BYD's future direction when it comes to designing their cars.[1] At BYD's Ocean Day on December 15, 2025, the Seal 08 was officially announced alongside the Sealion 08.[2] Teasers were shown on March 3, 2026.[3] The Seal 08 was officially unveiled on March 5, 2026, and will officially launch in the second quarter of 2026.[4]
Design
The Seal 08 retains most of the design of the Ocean-S concept that previewed it.[1] It utilizes a closed-off grille complimented by narrow headlights that weave at their base. Ambient lighting is incorporated into the air ducts on both sides. It uses a fastback silhouette.[5]
Features
The Seal 08 uses BYD's DiSus-A intelligent body control system that replaces traditional coil-spring suspension with air suspension as well as rear-wheel steering for enchanced maneuverability. Also included is the God's Eye B system that uses a LiDAR sensor.[5]
Powertrain
The Seal 08 is built on an 800-volt platform and uses the company's second-generation Blade lithium iron phosphate battery. It has a claimed range of 621.3 miles (1,000 km) and the Seal 08's Flash Charging compatibility allows it to add 249 miles (401 km) in 5 minutes of charging.[6] Only the power output of the all-wheel-drive version is known and is claimed to be 644 horsepower.[5]
References
- ^ a b Loo, Sean (April 25, 2025). "BYD Ocean Series Makes Waves at Auto Shanghai 2025". AutoApp.
- ^ "BYD Teases Next-Gen Seal 08 and Sealion 08 Ahead of 2026 Launch". Zecar. December 19, 2025.
- ^ "BYD Seal 08 to Make Global Debut on March 5". Gasgoo. March 5, 2026.
- ^ Zhang, Phate (March 5, 2026). "BYD debuts Seal 08 sedan, launch set for Q2". CnEVPost.
- ^ a b c Miao, Liu (March 6, 2026). "BYD unveils Seal 08 flagship sedan with 1000km range target and Blade Battery 2.0". CarNewsChina.
- ^ "BYD Seal 08 Officially Launched with a Range of More than 1,000 Km and Blade 2.0 Battery". VOI.id. March 6, 2026.