The new 2025 model year BYD Seal electric sedan was revealed in official images. It adopts a LiDAR sensor and a few exterior enhancements. BYD Ocean Series GM said the new Seal won’t be renamed to Seal 07 EV due to feedback from BYD fans. The new Seal enters the market on August 8.
BYD once again brings chaos to its naming
BYD is doing something interesting with the Ocean series’ naming strategy. Previously, they used marine animal names for BEVs and warship names for PHEVs. This year, they switched to using only marine animals’ names. According to the initial plan, sedans of the given series will bear the Seal name with a digit number that indicates the car’s market positioning (Seal 06, Seal 07 DM-i). SUVs will be called Sea Lions with the same digit numbers.
The mentioned rule should have been used for renaming the Seal EV sedan to Seal 07 EV. But on August 2, BYD Ocean series GM Zhang Zhuofa said on Weibo social media that the 2025 model year Seal will retain its name. He explained that lots of BYD clients asked for it. The biggest NEV maker heard this call. So, the electric variant of the BYD Seal will keep its original name.
Interestingly, Ocean series GM underlined that the Seal DM-i PHEV sedan (see specs) will be launched this month under the Seal 07 DM-i name. Previously, another car for the Seal series was exposed in China as the Seal 05 DM-i. It means the Seal series will soon comprise four models: Seal 05 DM-i, Seal 06 (see specs), Seal 07 DM-i, and just Seal. And the latter car looks like a black sheep in this row.
New BYD Seal official images
The new BYD Seal will enter the Chinese market on August 8. It stays in line with the current model (see specs) in terms of appearance. However, the distinguishing feature of the 2025 model year Seal is a LiDAR on the roof. Robosense (backed by BYD and Xiaomi) is a supplier of these sensors. A LiDAR sensor on board will enhance the ADAS functions of the new Seal.
The Seal 2025 has a new light purple body color. The “Build Your Dreams” inscription on its trunk was replaced with a red BYD logo. Otherwise, it is similar to the current model.
The front end of the BYD’s electric sedan has thin headlights with recognizable day running lights. It also has a sloped bonnet and a trapeze-shaped air intake. The new Seal adopts conventional side-view mirrors and pop-out door handles. From the back, it has a single taillight unit.
More on the new BYD Seal
The dimensions of the new BYD Seal remained unchanged at 4800/1875/1460 mm with a wheelbase of 2920. The entry-level Seal has a single e-motor in the rear axle for 170 kW (228 hp). A more powerful variant adopts an electric motor for 230 kW (308 hp). And the top-trim BYD Seal offers 4WD for 390 kW (523 hp). This sedan has two battery options: 61.44 kW and 80.64 kW. The CLTC range is 510 – 650 km.
The new Seal stands on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture. It supports a high-voltage 800 system that improves charging efficiency. It also includes a 12-in-1 electric drive system. Inside, the new Seal adopts a simpler style similar to the Sea Lion 07 EV (see specs).
Source: BYD
