BYD Seal has officially entered the European market, and the most critical question is undoubtedly: can it gain a foothold in the German market?
After all, there are not only European traditional car companies over there, but also Tesla.
Recently, the German automotive media Auto Motor und Sport conducted a dynamic evaluation of BYD seals.
So, will this car capture the hearts of Germans?
The first impression of a seal in Germany
"BYD introduced a sporty electric sedan, Seal (named Seal in Europe), to the European market, which not only has a nice design and innovative platform, but will also appeal to drivers who prefer a sporty driving style."
Obviously, the evaluation of the German media is aimed at the driving texture.
You know, previously, independent brands were lacking in this area.
Of course, the German media also mentioned that although the BYD Seal has not yet been put on the market, it is more attractive than the Tesla Model 3 from a design point of view.
Zero hundred 3.8 seconds, the official is not bragging
For this model tested for the first time by German media, BYD prepared a model with the highest power.
A 230 kW motor on the rear axle and a 160 kW motor on the front axle make up the all-wheel drive system, and its combined system power is 390 kW, which is equivalent to 530 PS.
"Fortunately, BYD prepared a closed road for our first test. Sitting in the standard sports seat with your eyes focused on the approximately 600-meter-long straight, it's a great opportunity to accelerate your experience. So, switch the driving mode switcher on the center console from "Normal" mode to "Sport" mode. ”
BYD confidently claims that Seal's acceleration takes 3.8 seconds. The moment you press the accelerator, Seal delivers all the power on four wheels on the asphalt, light but firm, and the output of the 530PS is impressive. The end of the straight is fast approaching, and the top speed reaches 180 km/h. The timer shows that the acceleration time of this round is 4.0 seconds per 100 km/h, and in the same place, the same program is tested again in 3.9 seconds. It is indeed very close to the official time. ”
The low-power version won glory for the country
After that, the German media also tested a less powerful model: the basic version.
"The front axle motor was eliminated, only the rear axle 230 kW motor was driven, and the acceleration time was increased to 5.9 seconds."
But surprisingly, the base Seal, while not as powerful as the top-of-the-line model, still has strong forward momentum.
The next corners also allowed Seal to show more strength. ”
German media's experience of this car test drive is, "The Seal is not a performance car. But drivers will soon develop confidence in the Chinese electric car. One can feel the low center of gravity, the high rigidity of the body, and the stable and safe steering. ”
"Even when the adaptive shock absorbers are in sport mode, the chassis doesn't behave too stiffly, so the car won't be disturbed by uneven or bumpy roads."
Conclusion
As BYD's first sedan in Europe, Seal embodies BYD's ambition to enter the European electric car market.
Seal also confirms BYD's achievements in power batteries, electric drive technology and intelligent network technology.
But in order to truly open the European market, BYD still needs to make greater efforts in product design and cultural communication, because the recognition of the original brand by relatively conservative Europeans is still very high.
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