We thought that the war of figures between electric car manufacturers would eventually calm down. It’s quite the opposite. BYD has just made it official the global launch of the Seal 08, its new large 100% electric sedan. And the promises are, it must be admitted, quite spectacular.
1,000 km for the Price (and time) of a coffee
The number that turns heads is obviously that of autonomy. BYD announces more than 1,000 km in all-electric mode thanks to the Blade Battery 2.0, its new generation of lithium-iron-phosphate battery with optimized energy density. Even in real conditions, on the highway at 130 km/h or in cold weather, the sedan displays very comfortable figures. But the real technical feat lies in the recharging. BYD claims 400 km of autonomy recovered in just 5 minutes thanks to an ultra-fast charging system, which is based on an 800 volt electrical architecture, compatible with terminals capable of delivering up to 1,500 kW in the best conditions. We are very far from the 250 kW of the Tesla Model 3. It remains to be seen how many terminals will be capable of providing such power in practice, in Europe as elsewhere.
An imposing format and cutting-edge technologies
In terms of dimensions, the Seal 08 does not do things by half measures. With 5.15 meters long, almost 2 meters wide, we are clearly in the category of large sedans, facing the Tesla Model S rather than the Model 3. 0 to 100 km/h is announced in less than 5 seconds, which remains more modest than the standard times displayed by the Tesla Model S Plaid (less than 2.5 seconds), but more than sufficient for ordinary mortals.
BYD doesn’t skimp on the chassis either. The Seal 08 has rear-wheel steering to improve maneuverability despite its generous dimensionsas well as the DiSus-A intelligent body control system. For semi-autonomous driving, the God’s Eye B system is included, an in-house device supposed to perceive the environment with greater precision thanks to a set of sensors and on-board cameras.
And for Europe?
That’s the big question. BYD has announced marketing in China in the second quarter of 2026, but no date has been leaked for Europe. In France, the Chinese manufacturer already markets the classic Seal and the Sealion 7 SUV, but these models remain positioned opposite the Tesla Model 3 rather than the Model S. The Seal 08, with its size and its probably higher pricing ambitions, would play in a different league.
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