BYD has formally unveiled the 2026 Seagull, offered internationally because the Dolphin Mini or Dolphin Surf, and the numbers deserve your consideration.
The up to date compact EV’s value begins from 69,900 yuan, which is round $10,300, in China, and tops out at 85,900 yuan, which is round $12,600. It debuted on the 2026 Beijing Auto Present earlier than occurring sale this week (through CarsNewsChina).
2026 BYD Seagull acquired launched w/ px from 69.9 to 97.9k RMB. The highest 2 px variations come w/ Lidar + DiPilot-300 & DiLink-150 to have the sensor & compute for up to date good automotive tech.
This package deal provides 12k RMB on prime of the usual DiPilot-100 config. Nonetheless is available in 305/405 km… pic.twitter.com/fEQQ9jOcdU
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What do consumers truly get for his or her cash?
The standout improve this yr is the elective “God’s Eye B” intelligence driving package deal, known as the DiPilot 300 system, which provides a LiDAR sensor to the subcompact metropolis automotive, rising its value to between $13,400 and $14,400.
The system offers city-level navigation on autopilot, together with visitors mild recognition and roundabout dealing with. That’s semi-autonomous driving functionality at a value bracket the place most automotive consumers within the US are nonetheless selecting between a used Toyota and a three-year-old Chevy.
The longer vary BYD variant packs a 38.88 kWh battery pack that delivers as much as 252 miles of CLTC-certified vary. Base variants, alternatively, use a 30.08 kWh battery pack that gives as much as 190 miles of claimed vary.
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BYD’s subcompact metropolis automotive packs in sufficient punch
On condition that it’s designed to be pushed round within the metropolis, the brand new BYD EV incorporates a 55 kW motor that may generate 135 Nm of torque, numbers that may not sound nice at first, however complement the automotive’s goal.
The cabin gives a 12.8-inch central touchscreen show for dealing with navigation and 3D car controls. Optionally available add-ons can get consumers 50W wi-fi charging, heated entrance seats, and a six-way power-adjusted driver’s seat.
To me, the Seagull’s 2026 replace isn’t only a product refresh. By pushing LiDAR into the sub-$15,000 bracket, BYD is basically normalizing superior driver help at a value level the place it’s laborious to even think about the function.
