BYD Seal 08 hits 65,000 orders in just over 30 hours with 694 hp dual motors

Key Points:

• BYD launched the Seal 08 electric flagship sedan on July 2, 2026, with a starting price of 196,900 yuan (28,980 USD), featuring advanced hardware like an 800-volt charging system and DiSus-A air suspension, quickly securing around 65,000 orders within 30 hours.
• The majority of customers (over 65%) opted for the pure electric all-wheel-drive flagship model, which offers a 905 km CLTC range and 510 kW (694 hp) dual motors, while plug-in hybrid variants with a 400 km pure electric range accounted for the remainder of orders.
• Production capacity is currently limited to about 8,000 vehicles per month due to battery supply constraints, resulting in 2 to 3 month delivery waits for popular trims; BYD is addressing this by implementing double-shift schedules to increase output.
• Prior to the Seal 08 launch, BYD’s lineup saw strong sales in May 2026 with models like the Sealion 06 (18,856 units), Yuan UP (17,043 units), and Song Pro DM-i (15,497 units), establishing a solid market foundation for the new flagship.