BYD is a Chinese carmaker that's starting to make big strides in Europe. Specialising in e-mobility, BYD sold more electric cars globally last year than any other manufacturer, including Tesla.
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BYD's official partnership with UEFA at this year's Euros means you may have already seen adverts for its slippery Seal saloon. Now, BYD plans on bringing its small Seagull city car over to Europe with the aim of making "electric cars accessible to all'.
The BYD Seagull that's on sale in China comes with either a 30kWh or 39kWh battery pack. Both use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry and BYD's Blade tech.
Chinese battery testing estimates an electric range of 190 and 252 miles respectively. However, you can expect these numbers to be slightly lower on more rigorous WLTP evaluations.
We don't yet have official specs for a UK version of the BYD Seagull, so these figures are subject to change.
The BYD Seagull is very short and compact, measuring just 3.78 metres in length. This dwarfs supermini rivals like the Peugeot e-208 or Vauxhall Corsa, placing the EV inside the city car segment alongside the Fiat 500e.
The EV is positioned below the Dolphin in BYD's lineup and shares a similar design. In South American markets, the Seagull is sold as the Dolphin Mini.
The European version of the Seagull is expected to differ slightly in appearance from the Chinese model released last year. BYD may decide to subtly update the Seagull's design and possibly increase its size to meet Euro NCAP safety standards.
Inside, the BYD Seagull features two screens. A 5-inch digital instrument cluster sits behind the steering wheel and a generous 12.8-inch infotainment screen is attached to the dash.
Despite its compact size, the Seagull's electric platform provides a surprisingly spacious interior with materials that are nice to touch.
BYD confirmed in April that a European Seagull will be introduced later next year with right-hand drive models being built for the UK.
The BYD Seagull has been a big hit in China, selling with a UK-equivalent price tag of just £8,000. Unfortunately, the EV won't be that cheap when it finally arrives in the UK due to market differences.
Cars imported from China currently attract a 10% tariff which could soon rise with proposed EU changes. Additionally, Chinese electric car buyers don't pay VAT if the list price is below £36,700, meaning UK customers will face an extra 20% cost.
BYD will also need to modify the Seagull to comply with stricter European crash test regulations, further increasing production costs.
Despite these challenges, BYD's competitive pricing strategy could position the Seagull around £14,000 in the UK, with higher-spec models closer to £18,000. This would make it one of the most affordable electric cars in the UK, competing with upcoming budget-friendly EVs like the Dacia Spring, Leapmotor T03, Hyundai INSTER, and Citroen e-C3.
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But can the new Seal saloon challenge established EVs such as the Tesla Model 3? In this article, we go over everything we know so far.
From launch, there'll be a single motor and a dual motor option to choose between. Both include an 82kWh battery and utilise BYD's advanced e-Platform technology.
This means that a 354-mile range is possible on the single-motor variant. This option allows a 5.9-second 0-62mph time with 308bhp.
The more powerful dual motor variant has 523bhp and can go from 0-62mph in just 3.8 seconds. However, the added performance drops the range to 323 miles.
20-80% charging in under 30 minutes is possible on both cars.
The Seal has a stylish saloon fastback exterior with a sloping roof and sweeping lines. Despite carrying over its ocean-based design language, the outside doesn't share many similarities with its Atto 3 sibling.
Sharp headlights at the front, a full-width lightbar at the rear and flush door handles help to complete a premium look which should help the Seal compete with the likes of Polestar and Tesla.
Inside, BYD has made an effort to make the cabin as premium as the exterior. A rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen is joined by a striking 10.25-inch digital display that holds up against the best EVs in its class.
The interior is spacious enough to comfortably seat 5 people due to a 2,920mm wheelbase that can provide executive saloon levels of legroom. A 400-litre boot and smart interior storage spaces ensure travelling is easy and convenient.
Lots of safety equipment comes as standard such as Forward Collision Warning, Rear Collision Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, plus Lane Keep Assistance, Lane Change Assist and Emergency Lane Keep.
A large panoramic roof adds to the sense of space by letting in plenty of light and privacy glass on the rear doors allows rear occupants to hide away.
BYD Seal deliveries are expected to begin towards the end of the year in the UK. The rear-wheel-drive model should be priced around the £45,000 mark.
BYD has also confirmed that an SUV version of the Seal called the Seal U will be sold in the UK at some point in the future.
In the meantime, click here to take a look at our BYD Atto 3 pricing and BYD Dolphin pricing.
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