The BYD Seal has become cheaper for 2025, but the mid-sized electric sedan has simultaneously gained features.
Prices have been cut by between $2808 and $3758, depending on the variant, while all variants now come with an electric sunshade for the panoramic glass roof.
They also gain BYD’s Digital Key functionality, allowing you to unlock the vehicle using your smartphone.
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MY24 Performance pictured
The flagship Performance has gained BYD’s DiSus-C adaptive damping system, while the mid-range Premium now gains the Frequency Selective Damping shock absorbers that were previously exclusive to the Performance.
CarExpert understands model year 2025 vehicles were due here in March, however industrial action at Australian ports could affect this timing.
Last year, the Seal was BYD’s best-selling vehicle in Australia despite a continued shift across the market away from sedans.
BYD sold a total of 6393 Seals, though the new plug-in hybrid Sealion 6 medium SUV – which launched during the year – came very close to beating it with 6198 sales.
The Seal was nevertheless the fourth best-selling EV in Australia, behind only the Tesla Model Y and rival Model 3, as well as the MG 4.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 BYD Seal Dynamic | $46,990 (-$2898) |
| 2025 BYD Seal Premium | $52,990 (-$2808) |
| 2025 BYD Seal Performance | $61,990 (-$3758) |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Dynamic | Premium | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single motor | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Battery capacity | 61.44kWh | 82.56kWh | 82.56kWh |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) | LFP | LFP |
| Power | 150kW | 230kW | 390kW |
| Torque | 310Nm | 360Nm | 670Nm |
| Drive type | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1922kg | 2055kg | 2185kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.6s | 5.9s | 3.8s |
| Claimed range (WLTP) | 460km | 570km | 520km |
| Max DC charge rate | 110kW | 150kW | 150kW |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | BYD Seal |
|---|---|
| Length | 4800mm |
| Width | 1875mm |
| Height | 1460mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920mm |
| Cargo capacity | 400L (boot) 53L (under bonnet) |
Servicing and Warranty
BYD backs the Seal’s high-voltage battery with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty with a state of health equal to or more than 70 per cent.
Other parts of the vehicle are covered by separate warranty periods. These include:
- Drive unit: 8 years or 150,000km
- Lights, suspension, ball joints, tyre pressure monitoring: 4 years or 100,000km
- Infotainment, shock absorbers, charging port assembly: 3 years or 60,000km
- Lead-acid 12V battery: 1 year or 20,000km
- Air-conditioning filters, wiper blade assembly, bulbs, fuses: 6 months or 10,000km
Service pricing is as follows:
| Capped price servicing | BYD Seal Dynamic and Premium | BYD Seal Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year/20,000km | $165 | $165 |
| 2 years/40,000km | $545 | $585 |
| 3 years/60,000km | $165 | $165 |
| 4 years/80,000km | $765 | $936 |
| 5 years/100,000km | $165 | $165 |
| 6 years/120,000km | $562 | $601 |
| 7 years/140,000km | $165 | $165 |
| 8 years/160,000km | $765 | $936 |
| 9 years/180,000km | $165 | $165 |
| 10 years/200,000km | $562 | $601 |
| 11 years/220,000km | $165 | $165 |
Safety
The BYD Seal has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2023.
| Category | BYD Seal |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 89 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 87 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 82 per cent |
| Safety assist | 75 per cent |
Standard safety equipment across the range includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Front cross-traffic assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit warning
- Driver attention warning
- Child presence detection
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Dual front airbags
- Driver’s far-side airbag
- Front and rear side airbags
- Front and rear curtain airbags
Standard Equipment
There are three members of the Seal lineup.
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Performance
2025 BYD Seal Dynamic standard equipment highlights:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Panoramic glass roof
- Power sunshade (NEW)
- Sunglasses holder (NEW)
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Rear privacy glass
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Keyless entry and start
- Digital Key
- Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
- Leatherette upholstery
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- 6-way power passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system
- 1 x USB-C outlet, 1 x USB-A outlet (front)
- 1 x USB-C outlet, 1 x USB-A outlet (rear)
- 2 x wireless phone chargers
- PM2.5 air filter (NEW)
- Ambient lighting with rhythm function
The Seal Premium adds:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Frequency Selective Damping (NEW)
- Head-up display
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- 4-way power lumbar adjustment and memory for driver’s seat
The Seal Performance adds:
- Di-Sus C adaptive damping (NEW)
- Heated steering wheel
Colours
Arctic Blue has been deleted for 2025, while Shark Grey can now be had on the Premium. It was previously exclusive to the Performance.
The palette comprises:
- Cosmos Black
- Atlantis Grey
- Shark Grey
- Aurora White
Thaumas Black remains the standard interior colourway, while the optional Ocean Blue has been replaced by Tahiti Blue. This is available only on the Premium and Performance.
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