Automotive
BYD announces larger Great Seagull electric hatchback for release by end of 2026
Chinese automaker BYD plans to launch the Great Seagull, a larger version of its popular low-cost electric vehicle, positioned between the existing Seagull and Dolphin models.
The short version
- BYD unveiled the official name and launch timeline for the Great Seagull, a new electric hatch sized between its Seagull and Dolphin models.
- The vehicle is scheduled to go on sale in China by the end of 2026.
- Regulatory filings indicate the new model is larger and features a more powerful 95 kW motor compared to the original Seagull.
- Pricing and battery specifications have not yet been disclosed by BYD.
Key facts
- Zhang Zhuo, sales boss for BYD's Ocean series, announced the Great Seagull at the Chengdu Auto Show and confirmed a release by the end of 2026.[Electrek]
- Filings with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology show the vehicle measures 4,205 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, and 1,570 mm tall, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase.[Electrek]
- The Great Seagull is listed with a 95 kW (127 hp) electric motor, an upgrade from the 55 kW (75 hp) motor in the current standard Seagull.[Electrek]
- Initial previews indicate the vehicle design includes a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and an updated interior featuring a floating center screen.[Electrek]
What remains uncertain
- BYD has not yet officially confirmed pricing or full battery and range specifications for the Great Seagull.[Electrek]