BYD has demonstrated the field capabilities of its new intelligent magnetorheological body control system named Disus-M (or Cloud Carriage), coinciding with the launch of the second-generation Seal 07, which offers a wide suite of advanced technologies in the mid-size sedan category at competitive prices.
Dynamic Control and Millisecond Response
The Seal 07 model is the first BYD vehicle to adopt the Disus-M Intelligent Magnetorheological Body Control System, a liquid magnetorheological suspension system relying on a double-wishbone front suspension and five-link rear geometry. The system works in integration with LiDAR-based road scanning sensors and the iTAC 2.0 intelligent torque adaptation system.
This system allows response to road variables within milliseconds, with the ability to adjust the damping force across a wide range between 100 and 10,000 Newton-meters. This system is available in the highest-equipped trim of the fully electric version, while other trims rely on the Disus-C system.
Second-Generation Battery and Ultra-Fast Charging Technology
The fully electric version of the Seal 07 relies on a second-generation Blade LFP battery with a capacity of 76.7 kWh, giving the vehicle a driving range of up to 775 kilometers (481 miles) according to the CLTC Chinese driving standard.
Thanks to the Flash Charging technology integrated with the new Blade batteries, the vehicle is able to charge the battery from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes, while a complete charge from approximately 10% to 97% takes only about 9 minutes, unprecedentedly reducing waiting time at charging stations.
Smart Driving System and Interior Equipment
The car features the God's Eye B smart driving system powered by a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, providing automated navigation functions on highways and inside cities, in addition to an intelligent parking system across various scenarios. The company also introduced the Smart Ecosystem 2.0 smart ecosystem with a smart watch named Diva that allows remote control of vehicle functions.
Inside, the car contains a 15.6-inch floating central infotainment screen, a 10.25-inch instrument cluster, two screens for rear-seat passengers, alongside a 6.8-liter smart refrigerator, zero-gravity comfort seats, and built-in speakers in the driver's headrest.
What Does This Development Mean for the Sector?
This announcement shows a clear trend among electric vehicle manufacturers toward integrating fast magnetorheological suspension systems and LiDAR-supported smart driving in medium-cost commercial sedan categories, after they were previously limited to high-priced luxury categories. Furthermore, reducing charging time to mere minutes removes a major obstacle to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.