Chinese language automaker BYD Auto has formally begun taking pre-orders for its long-teased Seal sedan. The brand new EV mannequin, anticipated by many to grow to be a competitor to the Tesla Model 3 , arrives in 4 completely different trim fashions and would be the first from BYD to incorporate its new cell-to-body (CTB) know-how. BYD Auto is a subsidiary of BYD Co. Ltd. and stands for “Construct Your Desires.” The automotive division shall be celebrating its 20th anniversary subsequent yr as one of many largest auto producers in China. In 2021 alone, BYD produced over 320,000 BEVs ,…