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.
BYD's Ocean Network Seal 08 officially launched with prices of 196,900-239,900 yuan, positioned as a mid-size pure electric sedan. The new model features BYD's latest e-Platform 3.0 Evo, CTB battery-body integration, Yunian-C intelligent damping suspension, and DiPilot 300 intelligent driving assistance. This price band precisely targets the market gap between Tesla Model 3 and BYD Han EV, while delivering a dimensional strike against joint-venture fuel vehicles with superior tech configuration. For overseas buyers, the Seal 08 represents a benchmark of current Chinese pure electric sedan technology maturity.
On June 25, 2026, BYD Ocean Network Sales Division General Manager Zhang Zhuo officially announced that the flagship sedan Seal 08 will launch on July 2. Positioned as a mid-size coupe, the vehicle measures 5150/1999/1505 mm with a 3030 mm wheelbase. The pure-electric version is built on an 800V high-voltage platform with second-generation Blade Battery, offering a maximum CLTC range of 905 km and flash charging capability that adds 400 km of range in 5 minutes. Standard features across all trims include Yunxiang-A air suspension, rear-wheel steering, and Lidar-equipped DiPilot intelligent driving system, with a projected starting price around 250,000 yuan, targeting the 250K-350K yuan premium sedan market.
This week China auto market saw a dense launch wave. Arcfox Beta T1 official images debuted, Wey Gaoshan 7 new variant unveiled, Seal 08 opened blind orders, LynkCo 07GT real car exposed, all-new Li L8 debuted, Avatr 07L pure EV version launched, and Exeed ES started pre-sales. Seven new models cover sedans, SUVs, and MPVs across price bands from 150k to 500k yuan, showing Chinese OEMs' accelerated product iteration.
BYD's Ocean flagship sedan Seal 08 is estimated to start at 250,000 yuan pre-deduction, with official launch expected at end of June or early July. Positioned above the Seal series, the 785KM AWD flagship targets the mid-high-end NEV sedan segment. For overseas dealers, Seal 08's price band and spec level offer strong export competitiveness, especially in markets like Russia where Chinese brand sedan acceptance continues to rise.
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