BYD’s new EV may be about the size of a Toyota Camry, but it’s playing in a whole different league when it comes to technology.
BYD debuts new Cloud Carriage body control system
BYD launched the second-generation Seal 07 last week, calling it “the new choice for a class-leading luxury experience.”
It’s available in battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains, with prices starting at 139,900 yuan (about $21,000) for the plug-in hybrid and 149,900 yuan (around $22,500) for the fully electric version.
Both versions measure 5,080 mm long, 1,960 mm wide, and 1,495 mm high, with a 2,960 mm wheelbase, which is slightly longer than the Toyota Camry.
Don’t let the price fool you, however, the vehicle is packed with BYD’s latest breakthrough technology.
The new Seal 07 EV uses a 76.7 kWh second-generation BYD Blade LFP battery that provides a CLTC range of up to 481 miles (775 km).
Thanks to the second-gen Blade Batteries and BYD’s Flash Charging technology, the vehicle’s battery can charge from 10% to 70% in just five minutes. A full recharge, or going from 10% to 97%, takes just nine minutes.
The Seal 07 is also BYD’s first vehicle to debut with its new Disus-M Intelligent Magnetorheological Body Control System.
The setup features a front double-wishbone suspension and an enhanced rear five-link suspension. It works alongside BYD’s road-surface sensors that use LiDAR, plus its iTAC 2.0 Intelligent Torque Adaptation System.
Zhang Zhuo, the general manager of BYD’s Ocean sales division, offered a better look at how the system works in real life in the video shown above.
BYD said the system provides ultra-fast response times down to the millisecond. The advanced suspension system adjusts damping force across a wide range of 100 to 10,000 Nm.
It’s equipped on the all-electric Flagship Seal 07 variant, while lower-priced versions have the Disus-C intelligent body control system. The top-spec EV model with the Disus-M setup starts at 172,900 yuan ($26,000). Still, not too bad for what you get.
Inside, the new Seal 07 adopts BYD’s new interior design, including a 15.6″ floating center infotainment screen, a 10.25″ instrument cluster, and two rear passenger entertainment screens.
BYD added a few premium extras, including a built-in 6.8L smart refrigerator, zero gravity seats, and driver headrest audio.
The Seal 07 also debuts BYD’s Smart Ecosystem 2.0, including “Diva,” a smartwatch that lets drivers interact with the vehicle and manage functions remotely.
Higher-priced versions are available with BYD’s God’s Eye B intelligent driving system, which includes a roof-mounted LiDAR. The setup provides safety and convenience features like Navigation on Autopilot in the city and on highways, plus full-scenario intelligent parking.
For a limited time, BYD is offering a “Super trade-in price” special, starting at 145,900 yuan ($22,000) for the new Seal 07 EV and 135,900 yuan ($20,500) for the PHEV version.
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