BYD launched its third electric vehicle in Japan, the Seal EV, priced at 5.28 million yen ($44,760), making it BYD’s most expensive model in the country. This expansion could challenge local automakers already struggling against Chinese EV brands. Unlike in China, where BYD offers plug-in hybrids, it is only selling battery-powered cars in Japan. The Seal EV will be available in rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions, both with an 82.56 kWh battery pack.