Chinese automaker BYD Auto has officially begun taking pre-orders for its long-teased Seal sedan. The new EV model, anticipated by many to become a competitor to the Tesla Model 3 , arrives in four different trim models and will be the first from BYD to include its new cell-to-body (CTB) technology. BYD Auto is a subsidiary of BYD Co. Ltd. and stands for “Build Your Dreams.” The automotive division will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next year as one of the largest auto manufacturers in China. In 2021 alone, BYD produced over 320,000 BEVs , second in the country to…