BYD Seagull | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
Also called | BYD Dolphin Mini (South America, except Colombia) [1] |
Production | 2023–present |
Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi; Changzhou, Jiangsu [2] |
Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car ( A) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | e-Platform 3.0 [3] |
Related | BYD Dolphin |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | BYD TZ180XSH permanent magnet synchronous |
Power output | 55 kW (74 hp; 75 PS) |
Battery | |
Electric range |
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Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
Length | 3,780 mm (148.8 in) |
Width | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
Height | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,160–1,240 kg (2,557–2,734 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BYD e1 [4] |
The BYD Seagull ( Chinese: 比亚迪海鸥; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎi'ōu) is a battery electric city car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. Positioned below the Dolphin within BYD's line-up, it is currently the smallest BYD vehicle, occupying the A00-class in Chinese segmentation (equivalent to European A-segment). [5] It is part of the Ocean product line and marketed through "Ocean Network"-branded dealerships and stores. The car was made available in Brazil and some other South American markets in 2024 as the BYD Dolphin Mini. [6]
The Seagull was introduced on 27 April 2023 in China. Unlike its 3-door rivals in the sub-100,000 yuan electric car segment, the Seagull features a 4-seat, 5-door configuration in a hatchback body style with a length of only 3,780 mm (148.8 in). According to Chinese publications, it is targeted towards younger customers seeking simpler means of transportation. [7]
The exterior design of the Seagull combines numerous sharp lines, angular shaped headlights, and a sloping roofline with rear lamps connected by a light bar. [8] Interior space utilization is prioritized by increasing the wheelbase-to-length ratio at 66 percent, higher than the BYD Dolphin at 64 percent, along with the use of the thinner blade battery. [9] In line with other BYD Ocean models, the dashboard design has a "wing" design depicting a seagull's wing with a two-tone design, and equipped with a rotatable 10.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system along with a 5-inch digital instrument cluster. [10] [11]
The Seagull is equipped with six airbags, rear disc brakes, electronic parking brake, and electronic stability programme. Its body in white contains 61% of high-strength steel, and uses hot-forming with a tensile strength of over 1,500 MPa in key parts. [7]
Following its world premiere at Auto Shanghai in the second half of April 2023, BYD started delivering the Seagull in China. [10] Upon its release, BYD received 10,000 orders for the Seagull in 24 hours. [12] On 29 November 2023, the 200,000th Seagull rolled off the assembly line, only seven months after its introduction. [13]
In March 2024, BYD reduced the price of the Seagull by five percent in China with the release of the Seagull Honor Edition as the 2024 model year. [14] The Seagull Honor Edition introduced a new body colour option, Ice Blue, with a Sea Blue interior colour. [15]
In China, there are currently three trims offered: a base model called the "Vitality Edition" (活力版), a higher specification "Freedom Edition" (自由版), and a top-specification variant called the "Flying Edition" (飞翔版). All three models are powered by a single 55 kW (74 hp) synchronous motor with a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) [10] and a claimed 0–50 km/h acceleration of 4.9 seconds, [16] with an 0-100 km/h of 13 seconds.
Both the Vitality and Freedom models are built with a 30 kWh (110 MJ) LFP blade battery, enabling a cruise range of 305 km (190 mi) ( CLTC); the Flying model sports a larger 38 kWh (140 MJ) battery pack and a range of approximately 405 km (252 mi) ( CLTC). The battery can be recharged via an household AC power plug at 6.6 kW, or via a DC fast charger at 30 or 40 kW (depending on the model), during which it reportedly can be charged from 30% to 80% capacity in 30 minutes.
Battery capacity | Production | Battery | Range (CLTC) | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Drive |
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30.08 kWh | April 2023 – present | Lithium iron phosphate | 305 km (190 mi) | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) | 13.0 s (0-100km/h = 14.4s measured) | 130 km/h (81 mph) | FWD |
38.88 kWh | Lithium iron phosphate ( BYD blade) | 405 km (252 mi) | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) |
On 30 April 2024, BYD issued a recall for 16,666 Seagull units in China due to reversing camera software failure. It affects units produced between 7 April 2023 and 31 May 2023. The recall will be conducted through an over-the-air (OTA) update. [17]
Year | China |
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2023 | 239,270 [18] |
BYD Seagull | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
Also called | BYD Dolphin Mini (South America, except Colombia) [1] |
Production | 2023–present |
Assembly | China: Xi'an, Shaanxi; Changzhou, Jiangsu [2] |
Designer | Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger |
Body and chassis | |
Class | City car ( A) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | e-Platform 3.0 [3] |
Related | BYD Dolphin |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | BYD TZ180XSH permanent magnet synchronous |
Power output | 55 kW (74 hp; 75 PS) |
Battery | |
Electric range |
|
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,500 mm (98.4 in) |
Length | 3,780 mm (148.8 in) |
Width | 1,715 mm (67.5 in) |
Height | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,160–1,240 kg (2,557–2,734 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BYD e1 [4] |
The BYD Seagull ( Chinese: 比亚迪海鸥; pinyin: Bǐyǎdí Hǎi'ōu) is a battery electric city car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. Positioned below the Dolphin within BYD's line-up, it is currently the smallest BYD vehicle, occupying the A00-class in Chinese segmentation (equivalent to European A-segment). [5] It is part of the Ocean product line and marketed through "Ocean Network"-branded dealerships and stores. The car was made available in Brazil and some other South American markets in 2024 as the BYD Dolphin Mini. [6]
The Seagull was introduced on 27 April 2023 in China. Unlike its 3-door rivals in the sub-100,000 yuan electric car segment, the Seagull features a 4-seat, 5-door configuration in a hatchback body style with a length of only 3,780 mm (148.8 in). According to Chinese publications, it is targeted towards younger customers seeking simpler means of transportation. [7]
The exterior design of the Seagull combines numerous sharp lines, angular shaped headlights, and a sloping roofline with rear lamps connected by a light bar. [8] Interior space utilization is prioritized by increasing the wheelbase-to-length ratio at 66 percent, higher than the BYD Dolphin at 64 percent, along with the use of the thinner blade battery. [9] In line with other BYD Ocean models, the dashboard design has a "wing" design depicting a seagull's wing with a two-tone design, and equipped with a rotatable 10.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system along with a 5-inch digital instrument cluster. [10] [11]
The Seagull is equipped with six airbags, rear disc brakes, electronic parking brake, and electronic stability programme. Its body in white contains 61% of high-strength steel, and uses hot-forming with a tensile strength of over 1,500 MPa in key parts. [7]
Following its world premiere at Auto Shanghai in the second half of April 2023, BYD started delivering the Seagull in China. [10] Upon its release, BYD received 10,000 orders for the Seagull in 24 hours. [12] On 29 November 2023, the 200,000th Seagull rolled off the assembly line, only seven months after its introduction. [13]
In March 2024, BYD reduced the price of the Seagull by five percent in China with the release of the Seagull Honor Edition as the 2024 model year. [14] The Seagull Honor Edition introduced a new body colour option, Ice Blue, with a Sea Blue interior colour. [15]
In China, there are currently three trims offered: a base model called the "Vitality Edition" (活力版), a higher specification "Freedom Edition" (自由版), and a top-specification variant called the "Flying Edition" (飞翔版). All three models are powered by a single 55 kW (74 hp) synchronous motor with a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) [10] and a claimed 0–50 km/h acceleration of 4.9 seconds, [16] with an 0-100 km/h of 13 seconds.
Both the Vitality and Freedom models are built with a 30 kWh (110 MJ) LFP blade battery, enabling a cruise range of 305 km (190 mi) ( CLTC); the Flying model sports a larger 38 kWh (140 MJ) battery pack and a range of approximately 405 km (252 mi) ( CLTC). The battery can be recharged via an household AC power plug at 6.6 kW, or via a DC fast charger at 30 or 40 kW (depending on the model), during which it reportedly can be charged from 30% to 80% capacity in 30 minutes.
Battery capacity | Production | Battery | Range (CLTC) | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed | Drive |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30.08 kWh | April 2023 – present | Lithium iron phosphate | 305 km (190 mi) | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) | 13.0 s (0-100km/h = 14.4s measured) | 130 km/h (81 mph) | FWD |
38.88 kWh | Lithium iron phosphate ( BYD blade) | 405 km (252 mi) | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) |
On 30 April 2024, BYD issued a recall for 16,666 Seagull units in China due to reversing camera software failure. It affects units produced between 7 April 2023 and 31 May 2023. The recall will be conducted through an over-the-air (OTA) update. [17]
Year | China |
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2023 | 239,270 [18] |