BYD Launches Second-Gen Seagull EV With 5-Minute Flash Charging
Automotive manufacturer BYD introduced its second-generation Seagull battery electric compact hatchback across Chinese dealerships, establishing a promotional base price under ten thousand dollars. Equipped with advanced ultra-fast replenishment hardware, the vehicle's onboard battery pack charges from 10 to 70 percent within five minutes. Dimensional revisions expand overall vehicle length by 425 millimeters and lengthen the wheelbase by 150 millimeters compared to the outgoing generation. Departing from front-wheel-drive configurations used previously, the redesigned platform transitions motor power to drive the rear wheels. To elevate dynamic handling precision and passenger ride comfort, chassis engineers incorporated a sophisticated multi-link independent rear suspension assembly. Factory standard equipment packages provide the digital DiLink 150 smart cockpit interface alongside automatic tire blowout stabilization software operating at highway speeds. Prospective purchasers can select the optional DiPilot 300 package incorporating God's Eye intelligent automated driving assistance. Luggage accommodation encompasses a novel 94-liter front storage trunk paired with rear cargo volume capable of expanding to 1,380 liters. Commercial sales reports reveal that the city hatchback registered 38,650 customer deliveries in September, achieving an eleven percent year-over-year volume expansion.
In 2024, the Seagull sold 479,294 units during its first full year on sale.
BYD has built 12,165 flash‑charging stations and aims to reach 20,000 by year‑end.