BYD Seagull
electric supermini
The BYD Seagull is a electric city car produced by BYD Auto from 2023. It is part of BYD's "Ocean Series".
| BYD Seagull | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BYD Auto |
| Also called | BYD Dolphin Mini (Latin 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] |
| Doors | 5 |
| Related | BYD Dolphin |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | BYD TZ180XSH permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output | 55 kW (74 hp; 75 PS) |
| Battery | |
| 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) |
| Curb weight | 1,160–1,240 kg (2,557–2,734 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BYD e1[4] |
Overview
changeThe Seagull was introduced on 27 April 2023 in China. Upon its release, BYD received 10,000 orders of the Seagull for 10 hours.[5] On 29 November 2023, the 200,000th Seagull was produced.[6] BYD plans to launch a Seagull in Europe in 2025.
Specifications
changeIn China, there are currently three versions offered: a base model called the "Vitality Edition" (活力版), a higher specification "Freedom Edition" (自由版), and a top variant called the "Flying Edition" (飞翔版). All three models are powered by a single 55 kW (74 hp) synchronous motor.
Powertrain
change| 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) |
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Sales
change| Year | China |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 239,270[7] |
References
change- ↑ Alvarez, Santiago (2024-04-16). "Nuevo BYD Seagull en Colombia, el city car eléctrico que llega a revolucionar el mercado" [New BYD Seagull in Colombia, the electric city car that will revolutionize the market]. autosdeprimera.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ↑ "All about BYD". MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
- ↑ Kuhudzai, Remeredzai Joseph (2023-04-29). "BYD Unleashes The Seagull In China — And It's Cheaper Than A Petrol-Powered Honda Fit!". CleanTechnica. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
- ↑ "比亚迪海鸥更多信息曝光，或8万元起售，还会是爆款吗？". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
- ↑ Jin, Qian (2023-04-19). "BYD Seagull electric hatchback got 10,000 orders in 24 hours". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ↑ Jin, Qian (2023-11-29). "The 200,000th BYD Seagull rolled off the assembly line". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-11-27.
- ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2023年比亚迪零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车". car.yiche.com. Retrieved 2024-01-20.