The new BYD Seagull 2025 (Dolphin Mini) will enter the Chinese market on August 8 with a few upgrades and a higher price. Could it be an indicator of BYD’s desire to stop a price war? The BYD Seagull sells under the Dolphin Mini name in South America.
The Seagull (see specs) is the BYD’s cheapest electric car launched in April last year. Its price range initially lay between 78,800 – 95,800 yuan (10,850 – 13,200 USD). BYD sliced the Seagull’s price in March 2024 as a part of the strategy to oppose ICE cars in China. The starting price of this EV dropped to 69,800 yuan (9,600 USD). Soon, BYD will launch the 2025 model year Seagull with a few upgrades and a higher price.
BYD Seagull 2025 upgrades and price
The exterior of the new BYD Seagull stays in line with the current model. Its headlights and a leek bonnet somehow remind us of the Lamborghini Huracan. The Seagull has flush door handles, blackened pillars, and a sizable roof spoiler. The major feature of the 2025 model year hatchback is a simple BYD logo on the back. It replaced the “Build Your Dreams” inscription.
The BYD Seagull 2025 has a new rim design. The new model’s wheels looks quite close to the older car. But the tips of the rims’ spokes look different. The Seagull 2025 also has optional wheel covers, similar to its predecessor.
The interior of the BYD Seagull 2025 also looks the same. However, its middle trim level offers an electrically powered driver’s seat and heated front seats. Another upgrades is 360-degree cameras. Like the old model, the Seagull 2025 has a 10.1-inch main screen, a 7-inch instrument cluster, and 4 speakers.
The price range of the new BYD Seagull will be 72,000 – 87,000 yuan (9,900 – 12,000 USD). It will become 2,200 yuan (300 USD) more expensive than the current model. This move could emphasize BYD’s intention to put an end to a price war in China. But BYD sold over 167,000 Seagulls in January-June domestically. So, the price increase can also indicate that BYD is satisfied with the sales volume and wants to increase its margin.
BYD Seagull specs
The BYD Seagull is a small hatchback with dimensions of 3780/1715/1540 mm and a wheelbase of 2500 mm. Its curb weight lies in the 1460 – 1540 kg range. The entry-level Seagull has a 30 kWh battery pack powering the 55-kW (74 hp) electric motor. Its range reaches 305 km CLTC. The Seagull also has a bigger pack for 39 kWh and the same e-motor. Its range is 405 km CLTC.
We will remind you the BYD Seagull sells in South America under the Dolphin Mini name. Its price range here lies in the 21,990 – 23,990 USD range.
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