Looking for a sedan EV? BYD Seal to launch in Malaysia in Q4 2023

If you look at the current EV market in Malaysia, sedans are few and far between. Even models like the BMW i4, Mercedes-Benz EQE, or the Porsche Taycan aren’t, strictly speaking, sedans as they are more akin to a four-door coupe with frameless doors.

The BYD Seal that is expected to arrive in Malaysia this year might be the closest thing to a sedan in the current EV market, and we’ve been up close with it at the 44th Bangkok International Motor Show to bring you the live photos.

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The BYD Seal is often billed as a Tesla Model 3 competitor. Unlike the Atto 3, its electric motor powers the rear wheels or all four.

In China there are four variants offered with power outputs that range from 204 PS to 530 PS. Below is a quick glance:

• Standard Range, RWD Elite/Premium – 550 km range, 204 PS motor
• Long Range RWD – 700 km range, 313 PS motor
• Long Range AWD Performance – 650 km range, 530 PS motor

The AWD Performance variant is claimed to go from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Battery capacity is 61.44 kWh in the Standard Range variants while Long Range versions get an 82.56 kWh battery.

The BYD Seal uses a cell-to-body (CTB) structural battery system, which means the battery becomes a structural element of the entire vehicle instead of being combined with modules.

BYD claims the new CTB battery increases the battery pack volume utilization by 66% and a 50% increase in structural safety in an event of a frontal crash.

Also read: BYD Atto 3's LFP Blade battery - This is what makes it superior to its rivals

During the launch of the BYD Atto 3 in Malaysia, the BYD Seal was previewed by BYD SD Motors Malaysia. The company is aiming for a Q4 2023 launch here.

Also read: Spied: BYD Seal spotted in Thailand, RHD regional debut soon?