Anil Ambani was spotted in a brand new BYD Seal EV recently. Note that he even owns the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Hence, he is evidently a fan of the latest electric cars. That is an unusual trend among the elites of the society. Still, we see more and more prominent personalities opting for EVs these days. Anil Dhirubhai Ambani is the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Group. He is the brother of Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia. Anil owns a slew of luxury cars but his affinity toward the latest EVs is clear.
Anil Ambani Buys BYD Seal EV
This post comes from autojournal_india on Instagram. It captures the eminent businessman coming out of his swanky BYD Seal EV. Being the head of his company, a worker is seen opening the door for him to get out. However, he doesn’t greet the media and enters the building straight away. In another video posted by the same handle, he is seen sitting in the front seat of his Hyundai IONIQ 5. He is clearly in love with the latest electric cars being sold in India. BYD Seal EV is a Chinese vehicle which offers incredible performance at an insanely affordable value.
BYD Seal EV
The BYD Seal EV took the industry by storm at the launch ceremony due to its incredible performance specifications, the latest features, premium cabin and relatively affordable prices. The exterior of the Seal EV looks like a proper sportscar. Its aerodynamic body aids the efficiency of traveling long range on a single charge. The cabin is full of high-quality materials and the latest tech, connectivity and convenience amenities. The top highlights include:
- 10.25-inch LCD Instrumentation Display
- 15.6-inch Rotating Digital Infotainment Display
- 12-speaker DYNAUDIO Music System
- Silver-plated Panoramic Glass Roof
- PM2.5 and CN95 Air Filters
- Voice Assistant
- NFC Key Card
- 2 Wireless Smartphone Charging Slots
- 8-way Powered Driver Seat with 4-way Powered Lumbar Support
- 6-way Powered Passenger Seat
- ADAS Active Safety Functions
- 5-star ANCAP and Euro NCAP Safety Rating
The BYD Seal EV comes in three trims – Dynamic, Premium, and Performance. There are options of choosing between either a 61.44 kWh or an 82.56 kWh Blade Battery pack and single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD configurations. The power ranges from 201 hp to 523 hp, while the torque figures are between 310 Nm and 670 Nm. On the NEDC, the claimed range varies from 510 km to 650 km on a single charge. In its most aggressive settings, the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h comes up in just 3.8 seconds. Its price starts at an astonishing Rs 41 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 53 lakh, ex-showroom.
| Specs | BYD Seal |
| Battery | 61.44 kWh or 82.56 kWh |
| Power | 201 hp – 523 hp |
| Torque | 310 Nm – 670 Nm |
| Range | 510 km – 650 km (NEDC) |
| Charging | 150 kW DC |
| Length | 4,800 mm |
| Width | 1,875 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,920 mm |
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