BYD has opened blind orders for the second-generation Seal 07, a mid-size electric sedan that brings a larger body, a redesigned cabin and upgraded chassis hardware. The company is offering early-bird benefits that include priority production scheduling and free configuration choices, according to PCauto.
Bigger body, smarter cockpit
The new Seal 07 measures 5,080 mm long, 1,960 mm wide and 1,495 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,960 mm. That makes it roughly 85 mm longer and 50 mm wider than the current Seal 07 EV, which stretches 4,995 mm with a 2,900-mm wheelbase. The exterior adopts a closed grille and slim LED headlights, with a lidar unit mounted on the roof—a hint that the car will use BYD's God's Eye B driver-assistance system, which supports urban NOA (city advanced driver assistance).
Inside, the cabin features a wraparound design with a floating central touchscreen, and BYD emphasizes what it calls a “wide and luxurious space.” The rear seats get thicker cushions and a more comfort-oriented backrest, which the company describes as the “largest rear space in its class.” The interior is available in three color schemes, including a new purple-brown option that leans toward a calm, premium feel. The car also comes with a 20-speaker Devialet audio system.
Two powertrains, upgraded chassis
The Seal 07 is offered as a PHEV (plug-in hybrid) or a BEV (battery-electric). The plug-in version pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 115 kW (154 hp) with a drive motor rated at 160 kW (215 hp), powered by a 38.029-kWh battery pack. The electric version uses a rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor in two outputs: a 245-kW (328-hp) base variant and a 300-kW (402-hp) high-performance variant. Both use BYD's upgraded blade battery and support flash charging.
Chassis upgrades include dampers similar to those used on six-figure supercars, BYD's YunNian-M intelligent damping control system, and a front double-wishbone with a reinforced five-link rear suspension. The company has not yet announced pricing or a launch date, but the blind-order phase typically precedes a formal reveal by several weeks.
