Proper as much as its Malaysian launch in February, communication for the BYD Seal had it that our market would characteristic the identical three variant line-up for the all-electric sedan as present in different regional ASEAN/Oceania markets resembling Singapore, Thailand and Australia, consisting of a base customary vary Dynamic, an prolonged vary Premium and a range-topping Efficiency.
That didn’t turn into the case, as a result of launch day noticed solely two variants of the Seal being introduced for Malaysia, these being the Premium and the Efficiency, and so the reckoning was that the entry-level variant wouldn’t be coming our method. Nicely, guess what, the Dynamic is lastly right here to finish the triple play, almost seven months into the sport.
Earlier this morning, Sime Darby Past Auto formally launched the Seal Dynamic Customary Vary, which lowers the entry worth of what’s presently the best-selling EV within the nation by fairly a bit. Priced at RM163,800 (nett, not on-the-road), the Dynamic is RM16,000 cheaper than the following step up, the RM179,800 Premium, and RM36,000 lower than the range-topping Efficiency, which matches for RM199,800.
Powertrain-wise, the Dynamic is supplied with a single electrical motor driving the rear wheels. It’s the identical unit as seen on the Atto 3 SUV and Dolphin Premium Prolonged Vary, and the output configuration is similar, with 201 hp (204 PS or 150 kW) and 310 Nm on faucet.
That is greater than a fairly a bit down from the 308 hp (313 PS or 230 kW) and 360 Nm obtainable on the Premium ER and considerably lower than the mixed 523 hp (530 PS or 390 kW) and 670 Nm seen within the dual-motor, all-wheel drive Efficiency. All this interprets simply into dash instances, with the Dynamic engaging in the 0-100 km/h run in 7.5 seconds, in comparison with the Premium’s 5.9 seconds and Efficiency’s 3.8 seconds.
In contrast to the Premium ER and Efficiency, that are outfitted with a 82.5 kWh Blade lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery providing 570 km and 520 km of WLTP-rated vary respectively, the Dynamic will get a 61.4 kWh Blade unit, which is sweet sufficient to supply the automobile with as much as 460 km (WLTP) of journey.
Like the 2 higher-spec fashions, the Dynamic helps as much as 7 kW of AC Kind 2 charging, however its smaller capability battery means it may be juiced up totally in 8.6 hours through this route, far faster than the 15.2 hours wanted for the upper capability pack on the Premium and Efficiency. Nonetheless, its most charge for DC charging is 110 kW (30-80% SoC in 32 minutes) as a substitute of 150 kW on the opposite two variants.
A fast recap of different related numbers. The Seal, which is underpinned by the automaker’s e-platform 3.0, measures in at 4,800 mm lengthy, 1,875 mm large and 1,460 mm tall, and has a 2,920 mm-long wheelbase. When it comes to kerb weight, the Dynamic suggestions the scales at 1,922 kg, making it a lot lighter than the two,055 kg Premium and a couple of,185 kg Efficiency. Boot area is uniform throughout the vary, with 400 litres on the again and 50 litres obtainable on the entrance.
Specification-wise, the Dynamic options virtually all the pieces seen larger up the chain. Package contains LED headlights, LED daytime operating lights and LED tail lights in addition to retractable door handles and a panoramic roof. It nonetheless runs on 18-inch alloy wheels (and 225/50 profile Giti Consolation 225 tyres), not like the opposite two, which journey on 19-inch wheels (and 235/45 profile Continental EcoContact 6 Q rubbers).
Inside, apart from its upholstery materials, which is introduced in fake leather-based versus the leather-based on the Premium and Efficiency (you may’t actually inform the distinction from sight), all the pieces else on the 2 different variants could be discovered right here.
These embody a 15.6-inch central touchscreen unit – with the same old switchable panorama/portrait orientation – and a ten.25 digital instrument panel that make up the show screens, in addition to a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system.
Different customary match objects embody ventilated/heated driver/passenger powered seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, keyless entry/begin, an NFC key card, head-up show, two wi-fi cellular gadget chargers and wi-fi Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
Two exterior color choices can be found for the Seal Dynamic, these being Cosmos Black and Aurora White, omitting the Atlantis Gray and Arctic Blue which can be obtainable for the upper variants. The automobile comes with a six-year/150,000 km car guarantee, eight-year/160,000 km high-voltage battery guarantee and an eight-year/150,000 km drive unit guarantee.
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