On July 2, 2026, BYD launched the Seal 08, a mid-size pure electric sedan under the Ocean Network. It features a Blade Battery with a CLTC range of 700km, DiPilot intelligent driving with highway NOA, and a pre-sale price of RMB 189,800 to 249,800. BYD's combined sales reached 340,863 units in June. For overseas buyers, the Seal 08 offers strong procurement value.
Product Positioning: The New Flagship of Ocean Network
The BYD Seal 08 is positioned as a mid-size pure electric sedan with dimensions of 4820×1890×1500mm and a wheelbase of 2920mm. Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0, it features a Blade Battery delivering a maximum CLTC range of 700km. For markets with complex climate conditions such as Central Asia and Russia, range capability is one of the core evaluation criteria for overseas buyers. The Seal 08's range performance ensures practical value for intercity transport and daily use even in low-temperature winter environments.
Core Technologies: Blade Battery and Intelligent Driving
Key technical highlights of the Seal 08 include:
- Blade Battery: Lithium iron phosphate technology with outstanding safety performance, having passed nail penetration tests, making it suitable for overseas markets with high safety requirements
- DiPilot Intelligent Driving System: Supports highway NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) for automated navigation assistance on expressways
- 800V High-voltage Platform: Supports fast charging with significantly improved energy replenishment efficiency compared to previous generations
- CTB Battery-Body Integration: Enhances vehicle rigidity and crash safety while optimizing interior space utilization
- The Blade Battery uses lithium iron phosphate material with a thermal runaway threshold higher than ternary lithium batteries
- The battery pack adopts CTP cell-to-pack design, achieving a volume utilization rate of 66%
- Under the 800V architecture, charging power can exceed 150kW
- DiPilot covers ACC adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and automatic lane change functions
Market Performance and Export Outlook
| Brand/Series | June Sales | 2026 H1 Cumulative | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynasty + Ocean Network | 340,863 units | 1,800,000+ | +28% |
| Fangchengbao | 35,607 units | 200,000+ | New brand |
| Denza | 20,352 units | 120,000+ | +15% |
| BYD Overseas | — | 789,400 units | +35% |
Dynasty and Ocean Networks remain BYD's absolute sales pillars. As a pure electric sedan supplementing the Ocean Network product matrix, the Seal 08 covers the mainstream mid-range consumer segment. For overseas buyers, the domestic price range of RMB 189,800 to 249,800 leaves room for export pricing flexibility. BYD's cumulative overseas sales have reached 789,400 units, with export networks covering Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America. EX1000.COM continues to track Chinese NEV export trends, providing overseas buyers with first-hand model information and procurement references.
