BYD Seagull EV revealed, Priced at $11,600, launch soon
BYD, a Chinese automaker, has recently revealed the official pictures of its budget electric vehicle (EV) – the BYD Seagull. It is expected to be a strong competitor in the Chinese market, where there is currently a price war among EV and ICE (internal combustion engine) models. 
Underpinned by BYD’s e-platform 3.0, the Seagull will feature a 55 kW or 75 kW TZ180XSH motor powered by an LFP Blade battery, suitable for a 405 km CLTC range and a top speed of 130 km/h. The Seagull will also be the first car to feature BYD’s sodium-ion battery.
BYD Seagull EV Price
BYD has announced that the official price of the Seagull will be between 80,000 yuan – 100,000 yuan ($11,600 – $15,600). However, leaked marketing material from dealers suggested that pricing could start at 65,000 yuan ($9,500), which BYD denied. The final retail price may vary based on dealers’ flexibility, but the Seagull will be positioned as an entry-level EV in the company’s Ocean series, under the Dolphin, which costs 116,800 – 136,800 yuan (16,700 – 19,600 USD).
Other cars in the Ocean series are the Seal sedan and Sea Lion SUV, set to launch in Q2 2023.
Size and Battery Options
The Seagull is a 4-seater with 5 doors and has dimensions of 3780/1715/1540 mm with a wheelbase of 2500 mm. It will have two battery options, 30 kWh and 38 kWh, with ranges of 305 km and 405 km, respectively.
Competition
In China, the Seagull will compete with the SAIC-GM joint venture’s Wuling Bingo, which has dimensions of 3950/1708/1580 mm, a wheelbase of 2560 mm, and a price starting at 59,8000 yuan ($8,700). The Bingo has a 333 km range and a 50 kW motor.
Debut
The Chinese Ministry of Information previously revealed the Seagull during the homologation process, and the Seagull will have an official public debut on April 18 at the Shanghai Auto show.
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FAQs
Q: What are the features of the BYD Seagull EV?
A: BYD Seagull is underpinned by BYD’s e-platform 3.0, with a 55 kW or 75 kW TZ180XSH motor powered by an LFP Blade battery. It has a range of 405 km CLTC and a top speed of 130 km/h. Seagull also has two battery options, 30 kWh and 38 kWh, and will be the first car to feature BYD’s sodium-ion battery.
Q: What is the official price of BYD Seagull?
A: According to BYD, the official price of the Seagull will be between 80,000 yuan – 100,000 yuan ($11,600 – $15,600).
Q: How does BYD Seagull compare to other EVs in China?
A: In China, the Seagull will compete with the SAIC-GM joint venture’s Wuling Bingo, which has dimensions of 3950/1708/1580 mm, a wheelbase of 2560 mm, and a price starting at 59,8000 yuan ($8,700). The Bingo has a range of 333 km and a 50 kW motor.
Q: When will BYD Seagull EV be available?
A: The BYD Seagull will have an official public debut on April 18 at the Shanghai Auto show. The exact release date has not been announced yet.
