BYD's Seagull: The Affordable EV that Marks the Turning Point in Automobile Market

The Seagull battery electric car from BYD marks an inflection point in the EV revolution.

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A 4-passenger hatchback, the Seagull is slightly larger than a Fiat 500 and a little shorter than a MINI Cooper.

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Priced under $11,000 in China, the Seagull is less expensive than the gas-powered Honda Fit.

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The new EV has a single electric motor with 75 hp (55 kW) and 135 Nm of torque driving the front wheels.

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A top speed of 130 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h taking 4.9 seconds mark the Seagull.

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Another feature of the Seagull is that it is available with 2 BYD Blade battery packs (30.08 kwh or 38.88 kWh).

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With a smaller battery pack, the car has a range of 305km (190 miles), while a larger battery gives a range of 405 km (251 miles).

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30 minutes are enough for both battery packs to be recharged from 30% to 80% SOC using a fast charger.

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The plan for BYD is to offer the Seagull later this year with a sodium-ion battery pack.

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$13,000 is the top price for the Seagull, fully loaded with every available option.

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