Key highlights
- BYD Seal recalled in India
- Certain units can face battery-related issues
- Official numbers of the affected units are not disclosed yet
World’s biggest EV manufacturer, BYD, has initiated its first recall in India. The brand has recalled the Seal electric sedan over potential battery-related issues. Read below for more details.
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BYD Seal battery replacement free of cost, recall effect
As reported by a media publication recently, BYD’s technicians at the service centre disclosed that the Seal electric sedan is being recalled. While the exact reason is yet unknown, BYD has initiated contacting the customers of the affected cars.
Certain units of the Seal are reported to have potential battery-related issues. This can cause battery degradation or a drop in performance. Therefore, BYD is replacing the large battery pack on the affected units free of cost.
The report also claims that only certain units are reported to be affected by this recall. Moreover, other BYD models like the Sealion 7 are not affected by this recall or any battery-related issue.
The Seal electric sedan is sold in India with two battery pack options: 61.44 kWh and 82.56 kWh. Additionally, customers can opt between the Dynamic (Standard Range), Premium (Extended Range), and AWD variants.
