In Pictures: BYD to launch second-generation Seagull EV in China on October 20 with bigger body, more power

The second-generation Seagull arrives as BYD pushes to keep its entry-level EV franchise ahead in China's crowded small-car segment.

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BYD has yet to reveal pricing for the new Seagull, which opens pre-orders on October 9 ahead of its October 20 launch.

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The redesigned Seagull grows 425 mm in length, edging closer to the larger BYD Dolphin in footprint.

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A 95 kW motor gives the new Seagull more power than its predecessor as BYD sharpens the model's appeal.

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The second-generation Seagull now seats five, addressing a key limitation of the outgoing model.

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With a 150 mm longer wheelbase, the new Seagull offers more interior space for Chinese urban buyers.

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The Seagull remains central to BYD's volume strategy in China's affordable EV market.

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BYD continues to expand its small EV lineup as competition intensifies in China's electric vehicle sector.

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The October 20 launch will reveal whether the larger, more powerful Seagull can sustain BYD's sales momentum.

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