{"id":243181,"date":"2023-10-26T13:49:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T13:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=243181"},"modified":"2023-10-26T13:49:15","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T13:49:15","slug":"byd-seal-and-localized-atto-3-india-launch-delayed-to-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/news-features\/byd-seal-and-localized-atto-3-india-launch-delayed-to-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"BYD Seal and localized Atto 3 India launch delayed to 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
According to a media report, Chinese EV maker BYD has pushed the launch of the Seal EV to 2024. The launch of the localized Atto 3 electric SUV has also been delayed.<\/span><\/p>\n The BYD Seal electric sedan was showcased at Auto Expo 2023, with the intention to introduce it by Q4 2023. As per the latest reports, that is unlikely to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n The BYD Seal comes with two battery options \u2013 a 61.4 kWh unit offering 550 km of range and an 82.5 kWh pack with a claimed range of 700 km (CLTC-cycle). The base single-motor variant develops 201 BHP, while the one equipped with a larger battery packs 308 BHP.<\/span><\/p>\n The dual-motor Seal is available with the larger 82.5 kWh battery pack. It has a combined output of 523 BHP, which enables the car to sprint from 0-100 km\/h in 3.8 seconds.<\/span><\/p>\n Speaking of the Atto 3, the carmaker is facing hurdles on the homologation front. This has delayed the introduction of the localized version of the electric SUV. A new version of the Atto 3 with an advanced motor is also said to be in the works.<\/span><\/p>\n