The BYD Seal has gotten even smarter, thanks to a new OTA (Over-The-Air) update that’s just rolled out across the region.
This is a full-on software enhancement designed to elevate the Seal experience, from intelligent navigation tweaks to in-car gaming and even voice assistant upgrades for Southeast Asia’s multi-lingual charm.
Navigation System That Thinks Ahead
Long-distance EV drivers, rejoice. The OTA brings a new EV Trip Charging Planner to your navigation system. It estimates your remaining charge, plots dynamic charging stops, and ensures you’re never caught short, especially helpful if you’re crossing borders or heading into less urban areas.
You can even customise how conservative or adventurous it gets with your remaining battery margin.
New Features
- A customisable bottom navigation bar now lets you arrange your most-used controls like your personal desktop.
- Lane Departure Assist and Auto Power On/Off can now be toggled directly from the convenience bar.
- You can now adjust your vehicle’s prompt tone across three levels of volume.
- The Hi BYD voice assistant has learned a few new languages, including Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Indian-English, for drivers across the region.
- New apps can now be accessed – YouTube, Zoom, Calm Radio.
BYD Arcade
The BYD Arcade app brings a suite of mini-games right to your infotainment screen. From puzzles like Black Hole to casual time-wasters like Packa Bunchas, it’s the kind of thoughtful addition to keep you entertained while you charge.
Auto Power Modes
Imagine a car that powers on the moment you open the door and starts rolling the minute you brake and shift to drive. That’s what the new Auto Power On/Off feature does. And when you leave? Just lock it, and it shuts down for you. No buttons, no fuss.
So if you’re a BYD Seal owner, consider this your digital pit stop.
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