BYD’s flagship electric sedan receives 65,000 locked-in orders

The Seal 08 boasts “the power of a million-dollar vehicle,” but can be bought for under $30,000 in China. After it went on sale last week, locked-in orders for BYD’s new flagship electric sedan reached around 65,000 in its first 30 hours.

First covered Jul 3, 2026 · 1:35 PM PT · 2 articles

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5h Electrek BYD’s flagship electric sedan receives 65,000 locked-in orders — The Seal 08 boasts “the power of a million-dollar vehicle,” but can be bought for under $30,000 in China.

2d CleanTechnica BYD Seal 08 EV: A No-Compromise Premium Sedan At A Commodity Car Price — Last week, CleanTechnica showed a preview of the stunning new BYD Seal 08. Looking at the pictures and specifications released at the time, it seemed like an…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-06 (#18)

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