BYD unveiled the latest iteration of the subcompact Seagull at Auto China 2026. While the aesthetic changes are subtle, the Chinese carmaker has given its electric hatch a much bigger battery, and therefore, a much longer driving range.
More specifically, the battery capacity has doubled to 60kWh, giving the subcompact EV up to 500km on a full charge. For context, the current-generation model utilizes a 30kWh battery, which is good for around 300km of driving.
That’s not all, as BYD also equipped the new Seagull with LiDAR technology for more robust driver-assistance features. The sensor can be seen bulging on the car’s roof, parallel to the new front-facing parking camera mounted on the grille.
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Other exterior changes include a new design on the 16-inch wheels and a sharper overall fascia. BYD also says that this Seagull will be offered in more colors. The single-motor setup has also been bumped up to 80hp, a slight improvement from the 73hp found on today’s Seagull.
Inside, drivers are treated to an improved 50W wireless charging pad and a redesigned steering wheel. A more traditional gear stalk has also replaced the shift-knob found on existing Seagull models. The climate control buttons are now flat, as the entire cylindrical design has been scrapped. The center screen also looks larger, but the digital instrument cluster doesn’t look new.
With all these improvements, it will be interesting to see how BYD prices the new Seagull. If this new model reaches the Philippines, do you think it will still come in at under P1 million?
