The BYD Seal 07 EV official images are here

BYD shared the first official look at its new Seal 07 EV, a fully electric version of a sedan many people already know. While it looks similar to its hybrid cousins, this model runs entirely on battery power. It is built on an entirely new e-platform 3.0 Evo.

Because the Seal 07 EV is an electric car, it does not need a big opening in the front to cool an engine. Instead, it has a fully closed front with thin headlights giving it a modern look. On the back, a long light bar stretches from one side to the other. There is even a small piece of chrome above the lights for extra visual impact.

The BYD Seal 07 EV is a large sedan - it measures 196.7 inches long, 75.2 inches wide and it stands 58.9 inches tall. The 114.2 inches wheelbase means there is a lot of legroom for the people sitting in the back seats. The car weighs a substantial 4,277 lb, but that's pretty normal for a vehicle with a large battery.

Surprisingly, the BYD Seal 07 EV uses a single rear-mounted motor. But that motor sends 240 kW of power to the wheels - that's about 322 horsepower which is plenty to get the car moving quickly. The Seal 07 EV can reach a top speed of 124 mph. The motor is paired with BYD's Blade battery with a capacity of 69.07 kWh. The battery itself is quite heavy, weighing just over 490 kg.

The new BYD does not disappoint when it comes to range. According to official tests, it can travel up to 438 miles on a full charge. It is also very efficient with its energy - it only uses about 10.8 kWh of electricity to travel 62 miles.

Inside the cabin, the BYD Seal 07 EV looks like a high-tech office. The main attraction is the 15.6-inch screen that floats in the middle of the dashboard. This screen controls the music, maps, and climate. The driver also gets a small screen behind the steering wheel to show speed and battery life. Thankfully, BYD kept some physical buttons and a crystal-like knob on the center console, making it easier to change settings without looking away from the road.

Technology fans will notice a small bump on the roof of the car. This is a LiDAR sensor that uses lasers to "see" the world around the car. It is an important part of the "God's Eye" smart driving system that helps the vehicle stay in its lane, avoid crashes, and assist the driver. The Seal 07 is expected to use the new 5.0 version of that system. We should hear more about how this system works during a special event scheduled for March 5th.

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