{"id":7076,"date":"2025-02-20T11:38:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T03:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cntransit.cn\/en\/byd-filed-for-the-seal-08-electric-sedan-it-is-the-qin-l-ev-sibling\/"},"modified":"2025-02-20T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T03:38:48","slug":"byd-filed-for-the-seal-08-electric-sedan-it-is-the-qin-l-ev-sibling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cntransit.cn\/en\/byd-filed-for-the-seal-08-electric-sedan-it-is-the-qin-l-ev-sibling\/","title":{"rendered":"BYD filed for the Seal 08 electric sedan \u2013 it is the Qin L EV sibling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>BYD Seal 08 electric sedan applied for the sales license in China as the Qin L EV sibling. The new sedan adopts the Ocean aesthetics design language, a length of 4720 mm, and a peak power output of 160 kW. It will enter the market this year as an affordable vehicle for urban mobility.<\/p>\n<p>BYD continues its strategy of launching pairs of vehicles that are close in price and specs under two different series: Dynasty and Ocean. The Ocean series aims at younger buyers while Dynasty is dedicated to mature customers. On February 19, BYD applied for the sales license for the Seal 08 electric sedan, which is the sister model of the BYD Qin L EV.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More about the BYD Seal 08<\/h2>\n<p>The BYD Seal 08 electric sedan adopts the Ocean aesthetics design language with a distinguishing front-end design. It has long headlights, a trapeze-shaped air intake, and a BYD badge. The Seal 08 also has flush door handles, a slanted roofline, and a single taillight unit. The vehicle has three wheel design options. Moreover, this vehicle adopts BYD\u2019s latest \u201cGod\u2019s Eye\u201d (DiPilot) driving assistance system.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cntransit.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BYD-filed-for-the-Seal-08-electric-sedan-\u2013-it.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cntransit.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BYD-filed-for-the-Seal-08-electric-sedan-\u2013-it.jpg 800w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-1-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-1-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Dimensions of the Seal 08 are 4720\/1880\/1495 mm with a wheelbase of 2820 mm. The previously revealed Qin L EV is exactly the same size. The Seal 08\u2019s front and rear tracks are equal at 1610 mm. The car\u2019s approach and departure angles are 13 and 16 degrees, respectively. The Seal 08\u2019s curb weight lies between 1670 and 1800 kg (also similar to the Qin L EV), depending on the powertrain variant.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/cntransit.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740020636_622_BYD-filed-for-the-Seal-08-electric-sedan-\u2013-it.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cntransit.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1740020636_622_BYD-filed-for-the-Seal-08-electric-sedan-\u2013-it.jpg 800w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-2-120x68.jpg 120w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-2-80x45.jpg 80w, https:\/\/carnewschina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/byd_seal_08-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The entry-level Seal 08 has a BYD-made TZ180XSR electric motor with a peak power output of 110 kW (148 hp). It is powered by the 46.1 kWh LFP battery pack, suitable for a 470 km range under CLTC conditions. The more powerful Seal 08 has a BYD-made TZ200XSBE e-motor for 160 kW (215 hp). A 56.6 kWh LFP pack supplies power to this electric motor, good for 545 km (CLTC).<\/p>\n<p>The Seal 08 will enter the Chinese market this year as a sedan for urban commutes. It will represent the mainstream segment. CarNewsChina expects the price of this vehicle to start below 150,000 yuan (20,600 USD).<\/p>\n<p>                        <!-- Social Media --><\/p>\n<p>                        <!-- Tags --><\/p>\n<p>                        <!-- Comments Section --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/>The content from the Internet, if any infringement, please contact us for deletion, thank you!<br \/>\n<a href=\"\/listing-v1\/\" style=\"font-weight: bold; color: red;\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to purchase a vehicle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BYD Seal 08 electric sedan applied for the sales license in China as the Qin L EV sibling. The new sedan adopts the Ocean aesthetics design language, a length of 4720 mm, and a peak power output of 160 kW. It will enter the market this year as an affordable vehicle for urban mobility. 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