BYD sales rise 17% in September as exports more than double
BYD sold 463,561 vehicles worldwide in September and its overseas shipments rose 153.9%, confirming exports as the Chinese group’s main engine of growth.
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BYD · Electric saloon — 5 seatsA BYD Seal electric car at a motor show — Source: Wikimedia Commons — free licence. Illustrative photograph.
BYD Seal Design
BYD Seal Design · 2026
BYD’s twin-motor all-wheel-drive electric saloon, and the Chinese marque’s face in the mid-size saloon segment in Gulf markets.
Specifications
| Drivetrain | Twin-motor electric — all-wheel drive (Performance AWD) |
|---|---|
| Power | 390kW — 523hp |
| Torque | 670Nm |
| 0–100km/h | 3.8 seconds (7.5 seconds in the base trim) |
| Battery | 61.4 or 82.5kWh — LFP Blade |
| Range | 550–700km CLTC — 460–570km WLTP |
| Platform | e-Platform 3.0 with an 800-volt electrical system |
| Top speed | 180km/h |
| Length × width × height | 4,800 × 1,875 × 1,460mm |
| Seats | 5 seats |
Trims and prices
| Trim | Power | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Standard Range | 201hp | 129,900 AED | Indicative price |
| Seal Design (Extended) | 308hp | 139,900 AED | Indicative price |
| Seal Performance AWD | 523hp | 149,900 AED | Indicative price |
Rivals
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Zeekr
Zeekr 9X
From 369,900 AED — UAE
Jetour
Jetour T2
From 112,000 SAR — Saudi Arabia — UAE
Lexus
Lexus NX 350h
From 219,500 SAR — Saudi Arabia
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