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2025 BYD Seal review
The top-spec BYD Seal offers almost supercar levels of acceleration for $10,000 less than the Model 3 Performance – has it dethroned Tesla?
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James Wong
2025 BYD Seal vs 2024 GWM Ora Comparison
BYD Seal
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2025 BYD
Seal
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2024 GWM
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City drivingWarranty
6 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$46,990 - $65,748
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well equipped
- Smooth driving experience
- Will attract looks...
Misses
- ... not always good looks
- No Android Auto connectivity
- Tiny and awkward boot
Colours Available
The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
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