BYD Seal 08 First Drive: 905km Range, 5-Min Flash Charge & 4.95m Turn Radius!

We take the all-new 2026 BYD Seal 08 sedan for its first test drive! This is BYD's new Ocean Series flagship sedan, and it's taking aim directly at the Tesla Model 3 with a starting price of just ¥196,900 (~$29,000) . With the EV version offering up to 905km of range and 3.3-second 0-100km/h performance, is this the best-value electric sedan on the market? Let's find out! 📊 BYD Seal 08 Key Specs: Powertrain: Available in both Pure EV and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) EV Range (CLTC): Up to 905 km PHEV Range (CLTC): Up to 400 km electric / 1,660 km combined Performance (EV AWD): 510 kW (694 hp), 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds Performance (DM AWD): 400 kW, 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds Charging: 800V architecture with Flash Charging – 400 km in 5 minutes Dimensions: 5,150mm long, 3,030mm wheelbase (larger than a BMW 5 Series) Turning Radius: 4.95 meters (thanks to rear-wheel steering!) 🚗 What We Cover: Exterior Design – BYD's Ocean Aesthetics 2.0 design language Interior & Space – Dual zero-gravity seats, luxury cabin materials Driving Experience – Ride quality, 3.3s acceleration, and rear-wheel steering Tech & Features – 15.6-inch screen, God's Eye B LiDAR ADAS, DiSus-A air suspension Price & Value – How it compares to Tesla Model 3 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – Exterior Design 1:30 – Interior & Space 2:30 – Tech & Features 3:45 – Performance Test 5:00 – PHEV & Real Driving 6:15 – Pricing & Verdict 🏁 Pricing (China – before on-roads) Model Price (RMB) PHEV 400km Premium ¥196,900 EV 775km Premium ¥196,900 EV 905km Flagship ¥216,900 EV 785km AWD Flagship ¥239,900 #BYDSeal08 #BYD #2026BYD #BYDSeal08Review #FirstTestDrive #EV #ElectricSedan #TeslaModel3 #CarReview #BYDChina #BYDSeal08EV