BYD bills itself as the world’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) maker (including plug-in hybrids) and was a big supporter of the Munich show, with a large stand in the main conference center and multiple satellite locations in the city.
The newest car to debut was the Seal U midsize SUV, which joins the Seal sedan in the first half of 2024, but in a body style more suited to European tastes. The car shares the same basic styling features but looked a little less techy, a little more rugged and a touch more anonymous.
The price of the Seal U is expected to climb from the 42,990 euros BYD charges for the base sedan in Germany, but the driving range is competitive with a claimed 420 km (261 miles) for the base Comfort with a 72-kilowatt-hour battery, rising to 500 km for the Design with its 87-kWh pack. DC charge is up to 140 kilowatts, with a heat pump as standard.