BYD Seagull
Key Attributes
Product Summary
The BYD Seagull is a compact all-electric city car of BYD's Ocean series, powered by a 55 kW permanent-magnet motor with a 30.08 / 38.88 kWh Blade LFP battery, offering 305 km or 405 km CLTC range, 30-minute DC fast charging (30–80%) and a smart DiLink cabin.
Product Details
The BYD Seagull is BYD's entry-level all-electric city car from the Ocean series — a compact, agile 5-door hatchback built on the e-Platform 3.0. Powered by a front-mounted 55 kW permanent-magnet motor and a Blade LFP battery, it delivers 305 km or 405 km CLTC range with 30-minute DC fast charging, making it an ideal urban runabout.
Key Highlights
- Efficient Powertrain – front PMSM 55 kW (75 hp) / 135 N·m, fixed-ratio transmission, 0–50 km/h in 4.9 s, top speed 130 km/h, four drive modes (Eco / Normal / Sport / Snow).
- Blade LFP Battery – 30.08 kWh (305 km CLTC) or 38.88 kWh (405 km CLTC); DC fast charge 30/40 kW (30–80% in ~30 min), 7 kW AC, 3.3 kW V2L discharge, battery pre-heating.
- Smart Cabin – DiLink system with 10.1" (or 12.8" on higher trims) rotating touchscreen + 7"/8.8" digital cluster, "Hello BYD" voice control, 4G/5G, OTA, wireless charging.
- Safety & Rigidity – 61% high-strength steel body, hot-formed parts over 1,500 MPa, ESC + 4 airbags (more on higher trims), tire-pressure monitoring, 360° camera (higher trims).
- City-Friendly Size – 3,780 mm length, 2,500 mm wheelbase, 4.95 m turning radius, 930 L max cargo with rear seats folded, light 1,160–1,240 kg kerb weight.
Variant Comparison
| Item | 305km Vitality | 305km Freedom | 405km Free / Fly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | FWD, single motor | ||
| Motor | 55 kW / 135 N·m (front PMSM) | ||
| Battery | 30.08 kWh (Blade) | 30.08 kWh (Blade) | 38.88 kWh (Blade) |
| CLTC Range | 305 km | 305 km | 405 km |
| DC Fast Charge | 30 kW (30–80% 30 min) | 30 kW (30–80% 30 min) | 40 kW (30–80% 30 min) |
| Tires | 165/65 R15 | 175/55 R16 | 175/55 R16 |
| Screen | 10.1" + 7" | 12.8" + 8.8" | 12.8" + 8.8" |
| ADAS | – | DiPilot 100 (opt.) | DiPilot 100 (opt.) |
Common Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Platform | BYD e-Platform 3.0 |
| Motor | Permanent-magnet synchronous, front, 55 kW / 135 N·m |
| Battery | Blade LFP (FinDreams), 30.08 / 38.88 kWh |
| Charging | DC 30/40 kW (30–80% ~30 min); AC 7 kW; V2L 3.3 kW |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3,780 × 1,715 × 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm |
| Seats / Body | 4 seats, 5-door hatchback |
| Curb Weight | 1,160 kg (305) / 1,240 kg (405) |
| Cargo | 930 L (rear seats folded) |
| Turning Radius | 4.95 m |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h |
Available in exterior colors (Peach Pink, Sand Dune Pink, Mint Green, Ice Blue, plus orange-red on newer trims) with light or blue interior. Left-hand-drive export configuration; LHD-to-RHD conversion and export certification can be arranged per destination market. Equipped with heat-pump (higher trims), battery pre-heating and V2L external discharge for outdoor use.