BYD Launches 2025 Seal and Seal 07 DM-i, Incorporates LiDAR for Enhanced Driving Assistance
Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer BYD has introduced two new models in its Seal lineup: the 2025 Seal and the Seal 07 DM-i. Both models are based on BYD’s latest e-Platform 3.0 Evo technology, which offers improved integration, powertrain performance, and charging capabilities.
Key Points:
- 2025 Seal EV: BYD’s first sedan to feature LiDAR, offering advanced driver assistance through the in-house developed DiPilot 300 system.
- Seal 07 DM-i: An all-new model equipped with BYD’s fifth-generation DM technology, designed for enhanced efficiency and performance.
2025 Seal EV Highlights:
- Technology: Based on the 800V high-voltage platform, enabling faster charging and better energy performance.
- Variants: Available in four configurations, with prices starting from RMB 175,800 ($24,510).
- Performance: Top speed variants offer 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.8 seconds.
- Range: CLTC range varies from 510 km to 650 km depending on the variant.
Seal 07 DM-i Features:
- Variants: Five configurations available, starting at RMB 139,800.
- Performance: The top variant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
- Efficiency: Equipped with BYD’s latest DM 5.0 hybrid technology, allowing for a combined range of over 2,000 kilometers.
Future Product Lineup:
- Seal Series Expansion: The Seal series will cover a price range of RMB 100,000 to RMB 300,000, including the upcoming Seal 05, Seal 06, Seal 07, Seal 08, and Seal 09 models.
Market Impact:
- Market Leadership: BYD is the leading NEV manufacturer in China, with 1,955,366 NEVs sold in January-July 2024, a 28.83% increase year-on-year.
- Seal Series Success: The Seal series contributed 5.82% of BYD’s sales in the same period, with 113,819 vehicles sold.
The launch of these two new models in the Seal lineup is expected to further strengthen BYD’s position in the competitive NEV market, leveraging advanced technologies like LiDAR and the latest e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture.
