BYD Seal 08
On sale in China
BYD's flagship Ocean-series sedan, launched July 2026 well below a comparable Model 3, with flash charging and LiDAR assistance standard across the range.
Key facts
| Brand | BYD |
|---|---|
| Body | Sedan |
| Segment | Mid-to-large sedan |
| China price | ≈ $29,030 (from 196,900 RMB) |
| Range | Up to 905 km CLTC (BEV); up to 1,660 km CLTC combined (PHEV) |
| Powertrain | BEV and PHEV; up to 510 kW; 0–100 km/h in 3.3 s (top trim) |
| Competes with | Tesla Model 3 / mid-large sedans |
| Launched | 2026-07-02 |
Highlights
- BYD's first model with flash charging standard on every trim
- LiDAR "God's Eye B" driver assistance standard
- 65,000 orders in the first ~30 hours
Can you get it in your country?
- 🇦🇺 Australia — Not yet confirmed
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Not yet confirmed
- 🇩🇪 Germany — Not yet confirmed
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Not yet confirmed
- 🇺🇸 United States — Not available
Specs and prices reflect reported figures as of 2026-07-13 and may change. China prices are
domestic market prices. This is general information, not purchase or import advice.