Overview
The BYD Seal is a compact executive electric sedan for drivers who want a long-range, five-seat EV with either rear- or all-wheel drive. The Mk1 facelift starts from RM171,800, pairing an 82.56 kWh battery with 570 km of quoted range in Premium form. It suits buyers who prefer a low-slung sedan rather than an SUV.
Seal in 2026 — what's new
Launched in 2025, the Mk1 facelift carries into 2026 unchanged with Premium and Performance variants. Both use an 82.56 kWh battery and ride on new 19-inch multi-spoke wheels with 235/45 tyres. The facelift also adds a powered sunroof blind, a driver’s sunglasses compartment and phone-as-a-key access. Premium is the 308 hp rear-wheel-drive range car; Performance brings 523 hp and all-wheel drive.
Variants (2)
RM171,800–RM191,800 · est. from RM1,755/mo
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should choose the RM171,800 Premium. Its 308 hp rear-wheel-drive layout and 570 km quoted range make it the more sensible daily-use Seal, while retaining the same 82.56 kWh battery and five-seat cabin. Pay RM191,800 for the Performance if all-wheel-drive traction and 523 hp matter more than maximum range. Its 520 km figure is 50 km lower, so the RM20,000 gap is chiefly for substantially stronger performance and AWD.
Key specs
- Motor Horsepower
- 308 hp
- Motor Torque
- 360 Nm
- Battery Capacity
- 82.56 kWh
- EV Range
- 570 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.9 seconds
- Transmission
- Single Ratio Automatic
- Driveline
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 400 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag
Key specs
- Motor Horsepower
- 523 hp
- Motor Torque
- 670 Nm
- Battery Capacity
- 82.56 kWh
- EV Range
- 520 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 3.8 seconds
- Transmission
- Single Ratio Automatic
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 400 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag
Previous model years (2)
Key specs
- Motor Horsepower
- 308 hp
- Motor Torque
- 360 Nm
- Battery Capacity
- 82.56 kWh
- EV Range
- 570 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.9 seconds
- Transmission
- Single Ratio Automatic
- Driveline
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 400 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag
Key specs
- Motor Horsepower
- 523 hp
- Motor Torque
- 670 Nm
- Battery Capacity
- 82.56 kWh
- EV Range
- 520 km
- 0-100 km/h
- 3.8 seconds
- Transmission
- Single Ratio Automatic
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Boot Space
- 400 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee Airbag
Shopping the previous generation? Seal Mk1 (2024–2025) →
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Atlantis Grey Metallic
- Aurora White Metallic
- Cosmos Black Metallic
- Shark Grey Metallic
BYD Seal buyer's guides & reviews
Verdict
The refreshed Seal has the right fundamentals for an electric executive sedan: an 82.56 kWh battery, five seats and a choice between range-led rear-wheel drive or high-output all-wheel drive. The facelift’s powered sunroof blind, sunglasses compartment and phone key address useful day-to-day details. At RM171,800, the Premium costs more than the Tesla Model 3 from RM149,000 and Dongfeng 007 from RM169,888, so its specification and driving character need to justify the outlay.
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BYD Seal sales in Malaysia
189 registered so far in 2026 — Malaysia's #138 best-selling model this year. 9 were registered in Aug 2026, the latest month on record.
Full Seal sales data, month by month →BYD Seal resale value
What a used Seal holds of its price, by registration year: the trade-guide value insurers and dealers reference, and the price the market typically asks.
| Year | Trade guide | Typical asking | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RM180,400 | — | 100% |
| 2025 | RM137,500 | — | 76% |
| 2024 | RM114,100 | RM124,290 (18) | 69% |
Trade-guide and market listing data, West Malaysia. Actual prices vary with condition, mileage and variant; "holds" compares against that year's new price.
Generations
Rivals to consider
same class, similar money
BYD Seal FAQ
How much is the BYD Seal in Malaysia?
The BYD Seal costs RM171,800 for the Premium and RM191,800 for the Performance.
Which BYD Seal variant should I buy?
Buy the Premium for its 570 km quoted range and lower price. Choose the Performance only if 523 hp and all-wheel drive are priorities; it has a 520 km quoted range.
What battery and range does the BYD Seal have?
Both variants use an 82.56 kWh battery. The rear-wheel-drive Premium has 570 km of quoted range, while the all-wheel-drive Performance has 520 km.
What are the key facelift updates on the BYD Seal?
The Mk1 facelift gets new 19-inch multi-spoke wheels, a powered sunroof blind, a sunglasses compartment by the driver’s head and phone-as-a-key access.
