BYD's cheapest EV gets upgrade with more power and features

BYD's Seagull EV model receives a key upgrade targeting global affordability while adding tech features.

BYD is upgrading its cheapest electric vehicle—the Seagull—by increasing its electric motor power from 55 kW to 95 kW (127 hp), adding a single large infotainment screen, and including LiDAR for advanced driver assistance. The new version, expected to launch in China first, also features BYD's new Blade Batteries and Flash Charging technology. Currently priced at 69,900 yuan (approximately $10,000) in China, the 2026 Seagull was the sixth-best-selling global EV in the first half of 2026. This upgrade expands access to affordable EVs by improving performance and tech without drastically raising costs, directly supporting mobility access for low-income buyers in emerging markets. Battery specifications and full ADAS capabilities remain unconfirmed, and overseas launch timelines are pending official details. The source is brief and the detail sits with them.

Source: Electrek