After revealing the YangWang U8, its most costly electric vehicle to date, BYD resumed its regular operations and at last took the covers off of the Seagull. This electric 5-door hatchback delivers value that we’ve come to expect from BYD.
Despite not being very small, the BYD Seagull is classified as a micro-electric vehicle in China. Its length, 3.78 metres, is greater than that of the Renault Twingo, electric Fiat 500, and Dacia Spring combined. It outperforms them financially as well because it starts at RMB 73,800, or slightly over $10,600 or €9,600.
When it pertains to power, there is just one choice: a single electric having an output of 55 kW and a torque of 135 Nm. The Seagull, according to the manufacturer, can accelerate from 0 to 50 km/h in only 4.9 seconds, which should be plenty for speedy city travel.
A battery pack of 30.08 kWh or 38.88 kWh is connected to the motor. The range is stated to be 305 km and 405 km, respectively, while the recharge time from 30% to 80% SoC is only 30 minutes.
The Seagull is now BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle and will compete in the fiercely competitive sub-RMB 100,000 vehicle market. nearly 3.8 million vehicles were sold in this segment by Chinese automakers last year, accounting for nearly 19% of the country’s total automobile market.
The business anticipates that Seagull will draw both youthful buyers and families seeking a second car. 10,000 units were ordered for Seagull on the first day of sales, making it appear to be a popular item. BYD has lofty goals of delivering 3 million automobiles this year and surpassing all other automakers in China.
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