The second-gen BYD Seagull. Credit: BYD
- The 3 variants with a 420-km range support flash charging, allowing the battery to charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes.
- The new model is 425 mm longer and expands seating capacity from 4 to 5.
BYD (HKEX: 1211) has launched the second-generation Seagull, lowering the starting price, enlarging the body and adding flash charging to select variants of its key small electric vehicle.
The company announced at a launch event in Zhengzhou, Henan, on Tuesday, that the new model comes in 5 variants, with official guide prices ranging from 65,900 yuan ($9,810) to 99,900 yuan.
The Vitality, Freedom, Comfort, Flying and Smart variants are priced at 65,900 yuan, 72,900 yuan, 75,900 yuan, 82,900 yuan and 99,900 yuan, respectively.
By comparison, the 2026 model-year version of the previous-generation Seagull started at 69,900 yuan when it launched in May, putting the new generation’s entry price 4,000 yuan lower.
BYD also announced trade-in prices ranging from 62,900 yuan to 96,900 yuan, offering eligible buyers a 3,000 yuan discount on each variant’s guide price.
Flash charging is among the main upgrades. The 3 higher-spec variants, starting at 75,900 yuan, support the technology and can charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes at dedicated charging stations.
These 3 variants — Comfort, Flying and Smart — each feature a 39.2-kWh battery pack and a CLTC range of 420 km.
The entry-level Vitality and Freedom variants use a 30.1-kWh battery pack, offering a CLTC range of 320 km without the flash charging capability.
Under the launch incentives, buyers of the 3 higher-spec variants who use their vehicles for non-commercial purposes are entitled to 1 year of free charging at BYD flash charging stations from the date of delivery.
The second-generation Seagull is significantly larger, measuring 4,205 mm in length, 1,810 mm in width and 1,570 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,650 mm.
Compared with its predecessor, the new model is 425 mm longer and has a 150 mm longer wheelbase. Seating capacity increases from 4 to 5, bringing its dimensions closer to those of the BYD Dolphin.
Storage space has also expanded, with a new 94-liter frunk and rear cargo capacity of up to 1,380 liters with the rear seats folded down.
The powertrain layout switches from a front-mounted motor and front-wheel drive to a rear-mounted motor and rear-wheel drive, while the rear suspension upgrades from a torsion beam to an independent multi-link setup.
The 2 variants with a 320-km range use an 85-kW (114 hp) motor, while the 3 variants with a 420-km range feature a 95-kW motor, both more powerful than the previous generation’s 55-kW unit.
The new model features a redesigned front end with trident-style lights, a revamped cabin and comfort features including ventilated and heated front seats and a driver’s seat massage function.
The launch comes as the Seagull’s monthly sales have returned to year-on-year growth, though year-to-date sales remain under pressure. The model is a key sales contributor to BYD’s Ocean lineup.
Seagull sales totaled 38,650 units in September, up 11.75% year-on-year and 7.05% from August, marking a second consecutive month of year-on-year growth, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
BYD Seagull Monthly Sales 2024-2026
Month
2024
2025
2026
January
36,447
41,212
20,145
February
13,492
41,223
20,190
March
34,830
35,532
30,636
April
34,832
55,028
27,204
May
35,370
60,131
39,919
June
36,066
51,295
25,080
July
36,256
44,989
27,971
August
40,949
34,204
36,106
September
43,425
34,586
38,650
October
54,081
36,604
November
56,459
50,106
December
57,087
44,627
BYD Seagull monthly sales
2024
2025
2026
However, sales in the first 9 months of the year fell 33.22% year-on-year to 265,901 units. The model sold 529,537 units in full-year 2025.
Cumulative Seagull sales reached about 1.55 million units from its debut in April 2023 through the end of September this year. The new generation brings a lower entry price and a broader range of features to the product line.
The Da Han EV comes standard with a 102.3-kWh second-generation Blade Battery that charges from 10% to 97% in just 9 minutes.
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