Came across the latest technical details on Owner Discussion: Euro NCAP & ANCAP Award Full 5-Star Safety Ratings to BYD Seal & BYD Dolphin (89% Adult Occupant Score) — Thoughts & Specs Breakdown and thought I'd start a thread so we can compare notes and see what fellow owners think:
1. Key Highlights & What Stood Out to Me
Euro NCAP and ANCAP have published the full crash test results for the BYD Seal and BYD Dolphin, awarding both models a maximum 5-Star Safety Rating!
Key Crash Test Scores:
- BYD Seal: 89% Adult Occupant, 87% Child Occupant, 82% Vulnerable Road Users, 76% Safety Assist.
- BYD Dolphin: 89% Adult Occupant, 87% Child Occupant, 85% Vulnerable Road Users, 79% Safety Assist.
Test engineers specifically highlighted the CTB (Cell-to-Body) structural rigidity on the Seal and the standard centre front airbag preventing head contact in side-pole impacts.
2. Closer Look at the Specs & Hardware Packaging
| Technical Parameter | Official BYD Specification & Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Platform & Battery | e-Platform 3.0 with 44.9 kWh / 60.4 kWh LFP Blade Battery |
| Peak Charging & V2L | Up to 110 kW DC Fast Charging + 3.3 kW V2L Bi-Directional |
| Rear Suspension | 4-Link Independent Multi-Link Rear Axle (2026 Standard) |
| Safety Rating | 5-Star Euro NCAP & ANCAP (89% Adult Occupant Score) |
3. What Do Fellow BYD Owners Think?
How do you see this fitting into your garage or next EV upgrade over the next 12–24 months? Keen to hear real-world thoughts from Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin, Sealion, and Shark 6 owners!