BYD’s most affordable EV is about to get a ‘big’ sibling — SkimNews
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- Great Seagull will go on sale in China by the end of 2026, after its name was revealed at the Chengdu Auto Show, and is positioned between Dolphin and Seagull in size and price.
- Great Seagull measures 4,205 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, and 1,570 mm tall, with a 2,650-mm wheelbase in MIIT’s sale-approval filing.
- Great Seagull uses a 95-kW (127-hp) motor, compared with 55 kW (75 hp) in the current Seagull.
- Great Seagull is expected to feature Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging, while the preview shows a roof-mounted LiDAR.
- Seagull ranked as the sixth-best-selling EV globally in the first half of 2026, with more than 27,500 units sold, and starts at 69,900 yuan, or about $10,000, in China.
Why it matters: For buyers, the Great Seagull is 4,205 mm long versus the current Seagull at 3,780 mm and uses 95 kW versus 55 kW, while its price remains unannounced. BYD adds a new China model by end-2026, with the existing Seagull ranked sixth globally in H1 2026.
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