Updated BYD Seal spied testing ahead of August unveil

The updated Seal will also get larger battery options offering 510 km and 650 km of driving range.

According to reports, BYD has been working on an updated version of its electric sedan, the Seal.

The updated BYD Seal was spotted undergoing testing in its home market of China. Reports suggest the electric sedan is scheduled to have its global unveil sometime in August this year. The updated sedan is also expected to be renamed Seal 07 in China.

The spy images suggest the upcoming model could feature a bunch of new sensors for its LIDAR system. Apart from the new sensors, the exterior updates are minimal, although a set of newly-designed alloy wheels can be seen, as well as, new 'Seal 07' badges and a few minor tweaks to the headlamp and tail lights.

Inside though the changes are more significant, with the updated Seal now coming with updates to the dashboard, centre console and air vents. The electric sedan also features a sportier steering wheel, updated digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, integrated centre console armrest, physical buttons that have been retained from the current model and a panoramic sunroof with an electric sunshade.

Reports suggest that the updated BYD Seal will be based on the brand's new e-platform 3.0 EVO - offering an 800-volt system which improves charging efficiency and motor speed. The upcoming Seal will be offered in both, rear and all-wheel-drive versions, with a top speed of around 220-240 km/h. The updated Seal will also get larger battery options - 62.4 kWh and 80.4 kWh 'Blade' batteries, offering 510 km and 650 km of driving range, respectively.

Source: CarNewsChina