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Entity Snapshot
The BYD Seal is a sedan BEV from BYD, listed from $24,690 ex-factory. CLTC range is 450 km from a 61.44 kWh pack with 170 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | Standard RWD / Long Range / Performance (四驱) |
| Battery | LFP (Blade) · 61.44 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 450 km / 460 km |
| Drive power | 170 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 25 min (10-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $24,690 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | RWD / AWD |
| Motor type | PMSM (rear) + induction (front, AWD) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 170 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | Yes (export spec) |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Five-link |
| Brakes | Front ventilated disc / rear disc |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.219 |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 4800 mm |
| Width | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm |
| Curb weight | 1950 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 13.14 m³
- Length grade
- compact–midsize
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 2 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $24,690 |
| Standard import duty | $2,469 |
| Countervailing duty | $4,617 |
| VAT | $6,037 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $44,413 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal (this model) | 61.44 kWh | 2920 mm | 25 min (10-80%) | $24,690 |
| JAC iEVA60 | 68 kWh | 2915 mm | 0.5h | $24,930 |
| Geometry A | 46.1 kWh | 2700 mm | N/A | $24,420 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Range (CLTC) | 450 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 460 km |
| Battery | 61.44 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP (Blade) |
| Motor power | 170 kW |
| Torque | 380 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5 s |
| Top speed | 220 km/h |
| Length | 4800 mm |
| Width | 1875 mm |
| Height | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2920 mm |
| Curb weight | 1950 kg |
| Efficiency | 13 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 25 min (10-80%) |
BYD Seal (starting at $24,690) is a Sedan from BYD.
- Range: 450 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 61.44 kWh
- Motor power: 170 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 6.5 s
Overview
The BYD Seal is a sedan battery-electric with rear- or all-wheel-drive from BYD. As a value-oriented sedan battery-electric, it starts at $24,690 ex-factory. Across export markets for the sedan battery-electric, Qatar offers the cheapest entry at about +21.9% over base (≈ $30,104 landed); Germany’s estimate carries a 17% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff. It carries peak output of 170 kW and Double wishbone front / Five-link rear suspension. This sedan battery-electric is positioned for business fleets prioritizing price-to-spec value.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $44,413 | +79.9% |
| France | EU | $44,631 | +80.8% |
| Netherlands | EU | $44,949 | +82.1% |
| Sweden | EU | $45,890 | +85.9% |
| Denmark | EU | $49,320 | +99.8% |
| Spain | EU | $44,659 | +80.9% |
| Italy | EU | $45,116 | +82.7% |
| Belgium | EU | $44,699 | +81.0% |
| Austria | EU | $44,431 | +80.0% |
| Portugal | EU | $45,384 | +83.8% |
| Ireland | EU | $45,384 | +83.8% |
| Poland | EU | $45,239 | +83.2% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $38,840 | +57.3% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $38,112 | +54.4% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $33,807 | +36.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $31,670 | +28.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $34,263 | +38.8% |
| Israel | Middle East | $36,023 | +45.9% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $30,104 | +21.9% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $45,729 | +85.2% |
| Australia | Oceania | $33,009 | +33.7% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $33,766 | +36.8% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $31,068 | +25.8% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $33,166 | +34.3% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $45,808 | +85.5% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $37,154 | +50.5% |
| Mexico | North America | $50,010 | +102.6% |
| Canada | North America | $34,545 | +39.9% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $45,567 | +84.6% |
| South Africa | Africa | $41,721 | +69.0% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $24,690 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $2,469 |
| Countervailing duty (17%) | $4,617 |
| VAT (19%) | $6,037 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $44,413 |
Premium over base price: +79.9%
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