BYD Seal 08 in United States: can you get one?
No — you can't get the BYD Seal 08 in United States.
Chinese-made EVs face a combined effective duty around 112% (100% Section 301 + 10% + 2.5% base).
| Officially sold there? | No |
|---|---|
| Import barrier | Chinese-made EVs face a combined effective duty around 112% (100% Section 301 + 10% + 2.5% base). |
| China price (reference) | ≈ $29,030 (from 196,900 RMB) |
| Model status | On sale in China |
On top of tariffs, U.S. rules on Chinese connected-vehicle software block most Chinese EVs regardless of price. No official retail path today; personal import is not practical.
BYD Seal 08 specs
| Body | Sedan — Mid-to-large sedan |
|---|---|
| Range | Up to 905 km CLTC (BEV); up to 1,660 km CLTC combined (PHEV) |
| Powertrain | BEV and PHEV; up to 510 kW; 0–100 km/h in 3.3 s (top trim) |
This reflects United States's general framework for Chinese-made EVs and the model's known status
as of 2026-07-13. It is general information, not legal or import advice. Rules change — confirm
with official sources before acting.