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BYD Launches All-New Seagull in China: the Brand’s Most Affordable Flash-Charging EV Under 10,000 USD

The updated hatchback adds a five-seat cabin, Flash-Charging battery options and a LiDAR-based driving assistance system, with prices starting under $10,000.

  • BYD launched the second-generation Seagull in China on Tuesday, introducing a five-seat layout, larger dimensions measuring 4,205 mm in length, and an optional LiDAR system to its budget hatchback.
  • The hatchback utilizes BYD's second-generation Blade Battery technology, enabling Flash Charging that restores 10% to 70% of capacity in 5 minutes, with a full recharge to 97% taking 9 minutes.
  • Inside, the vehicle features a 15.6-inch display powered by DeepSeek AI, accommodating five passengers with increased hip room and 31 storage spaces throughout the cabin.
  • Prices for the five variants start at 65,900 yuan, reaching 99,900 yuan for the top spec, which includes the DiPilot 300 "God's Eye" intelligent driving system with roof-mounted LiDAR.
  • While currently limited to China, the upgraded model is expected to reach global markets eventually, likely arriving overseas as the second-generation Dolphin Surf and Dolphin Mini.
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BYD launched on Tuesday 20 October in China the second generation of its Seagull, starting at 65,900 yuan, or about 8,800 €. Only the three versions from 75,900 yuan (about 10,100 €) receive the Flash charge, which promises to increase from 10 to 70% in five minutes.

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BYD finally launches the second generation of the Seagull, known in Europe as Dolphin Surf. So many changes seem to be talking about a whole new car.

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Motor.es broke the news on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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