BYD Seagull EV / Dolphin Mini
BYD Seagull EV / Dolphin Mini 2026: price from ¥69,900, hatchback / EV, range ≈280-415 km (CLTC-equivalent; source CLTC/WLTP), power 75-156 hp, 5 trims. Specs, trims, photos...
Body and powertrainhatchback / EV
China price¥69,900-¥85,900
USD estimateapprox. $10,500-$12,900
Range≈280-415 km (CLTC-equivalent; source CLTC/WLTP)
Power75-156 hp
Trims5 trims
Model yearsfrom 2026
Ground clearance120 mm
Key features
- budget global city EV
- Signature BYD cockpit feature: the 10.1-inch DiLink center screen can rotate between landscape and portrait orientation. Confirm exact market, model year and trim because some newer BYD models are moving to fixed landscape displays.
Dimensions and practicality
Length3 780 mm
Width1 715 mm
Height1 540 mm
Wheelbase2 500 mm
Ground clearance120 mm
Cargo and storage
Front trunkno
Rear cargo volume230 L
Cargo volume with seats folded930 L
NotesSeagull/Dolphin Mini regional spec sheets list 230 L luggage volume; catalog sources list about 930 L maximum with rear seats folded. This is city-car cargo, not family-trip storage.
Family suitability
Score27/100
Data coverage77%
Cargo6/25
Rear comfort1/20
Seating and flexibility3/15
Child-seat readiness8/15
Payload5/10
Body and powertrain format2/10
Daily convenience2/5
Travel suitability
Score43/100
Data coverage96%
Travel range14/35
Energy flexibility17/25
V2L7/10
Road readiness2.0/20
Travel conveniences3.0/10
Winter equipment
Rating3/100
Heated steering wheelno
Battery and charging
Battery30.1 kWh
ChemistryLFP Blade Battery
Peak DC charging30 kW
DC 10-80%30 min
DC 30-80%30 min
On-board AC charging6.6 kW
ConnectorsAC: GB/T AC / DC: GB/T DC
V2Lyes
NotesSeagull/Dolphin Mini reference spans China and export cars: export pages list Type 2/CCS2, 6.6-7 kW AC, 40 kW DC and V2L; China cars need GB/T port verification.
Parking climate
Camp modeno
Pet modeno
Remote app controlyes
NotesBYD app pages confirm remote A/C/vehicle-control support; no dedicated pet/camp mode was confirmed for this model in the current source set. Treat parked climate as app preconditioning, not pet mode.
Driver assistance
TypeSupervised L2 autopilot
What it helps withHelps with distance and lane support, but does not replace the driver: attention and responsibility stay with the human.
Confirmed functionsHighway NOA: navigation-assisted driving · by trim, L2 autopilot: distance + lane, Adaptive cruise, Lane support, AEB: emergency braking, Forward collision warning, Blind spot · by trim, Rear cross traffic · by trim
Highwaytrim dependent
Cityno
Parkingrear camera / parking sensors / automated parking: trim dependent
LiDARno
SAE levelL2
Russiaautopilot byd gods eye dipilot.russia operability
SystemBYD
Trims
| Trim | China price | USD estimate | Range | Battery | Power | Drive | 0-100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 km | ¥69,900 | approx. $10,500 | 305 km | 30.1 kWh | 75 hp | FWD | 18 s |
| 405 km | ¥85,900 | approx. $12,900 | 405 km | 38.9 kWh | 75 hp | FWD | 18 s |
| Dolphin Surf Active Europe | 220 km | 30 kWh | 88 hp | FWD | 11.1 s | ||
| Dolphin Surf Boost Europe | 322 km | 43.2 kWh | 88 hp | FWD | 12.1 s | ||
| Dolphin Surf Comfort Europe | 310 km | 43.2 kWh | 156 hp | FWD | 9.1 s |
Photos
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