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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II vs BYD SEAL: the short answer
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Five key differences
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Specification
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Maximum Power
Black Badge Spectre Series II500 kW
SEAL390 kW
Maximum Torque
Black Badge Spectre Series II1100 Nm
SEAL670 Nm
Engine Size
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
SEALNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Black Badge Spectre Series IINot Applicable
SEALNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Black Badge Spectre Series II-
SEAL145 mm
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Black Badge Spectre Series II
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Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Black Badge Spectre Series II, the higher-output 2026 evolution of Rolls-Royce's fully electric super coupe
First South African SEAL generation
Facelift History
Black Badge Spectre Series II was announced on 2 June 2026 with 500 kW Infinity Mode, 1100 Nm Spirited Mode and expanded Black Badge Bespoke treatments
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe
Sedan
Model Year
2026-present
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Ultra-luxury high-performance electric super coupe
Medium Sedan
Vehicle Type
Battery-electric passenger car
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Length
5490 mm
4800 mm
Width
2015 mm
1875 mm
Height
1585 mm
1460 mm
Wheelbase
3210 mm
2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
380 l
400 l
Kerb Weight
2925 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3400 kg
2631 kg
Payload Capacity
475 kg
446 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
5.7 m
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
120 mm
Towing Capacity
-
1500 kg
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
920 mm
Front Legroom
-
1110 mm
Rear Legroom
-
810 mm
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Engine
Dual separately excited synchronous electric motors
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Electric
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
500 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
1100 Nm
670 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Separately Excited Synchronous
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
2
2
Motor Location
Front + Rear
Front + Rear
Drive Type
AWD
AWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
250 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.3 sec
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Infinity Mode, Spirited Mode
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
170.9 kW/tonne
178.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
376.1 Nm/tonne
306.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
112.4 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
550.4 V
Electric Range
628 km (WLTP combined maximum across configurations)
520 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
22 kW
11 kW
DC Charging Power
195 kW
150 kW
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
28 min (10-80%)
37 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front and rear electric motors
Front and rear electric drive units
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
1
Transmission Type
Automatic single-speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Full-time
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front- and rear-axle electric motor arrangement
4x4
Transmission Speeds
1
1
LSD Available
-
Not Available
Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Available
Gear Shift Type
-
Crystal gear shifter
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC (South Africa)
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
AC and DC
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
20.2-21.8 kWh/100 km WLTP
18.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
-
425 km
Range Real World Mixed
-
510 km
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Airbags
-
9
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
-
Standard
AEB
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
360 Degree Camera
-
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Standard
Auto Highbeam
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Standard
Reverse Camera
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard
Park Assist
-
Standard
Around View Monitor
-
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
-
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Seat Material
Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation leather available through Bespoke
Synthetic leather
Ambient Lighting
Illuminated Fascia and illuminated-door treatments available
Standard
Seat Trim
Leather standard; Duality Twill rayon and Placed Perforation available through Bespoke
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
-
Standard
Ventilated Seats
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
-
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
-
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Electric adjustment
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic
Power Windows
Power front windows
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power-operated bootlid
Standard
Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Push Button Start
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Panoramic
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Automatic
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Infotainment System
Navigation, radio/DAB and hands-free integration
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
-
12
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
-
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Infotainment Screen
-
15.6
Touchscreen
-
15.6
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Ethereal Blue with Iced Black exterior detailing and Bespoke finishes
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
-
Rear fog lamp
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Standard
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive
Electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle
-
13 deg
Departure Angle
-
14 deg
Locking Differential
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Tyre Size
255/45 R22 catalogued fitment
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
22-inch catalogued fitment
19
Spare Wheel Type
-
Tyre repair kit
Handbrake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Front Suspension
Air suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Air suspension
Multi-link
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Ownership Role
Current commissioned South African new vehicle; price on application
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Pricing Role
Price on application
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
-
1211900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
1211900
Starting Price Zar
-
1211900
Spec
Black Badge Spectre Series II
SEAL
Roadside Assistance
First four years
-
Warranty
4-year initial vehicle warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
In depth: how these cars differ
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