BYD launches second-generation Seagull with Flash charging in China

BYD Launches Second-Generation Seagull in China With Flash Charging and Rear-Wheel Drive

BYD officially launched the second-generation Seagull electric vehicle in Zhengzhou, Henan, featuring updated dimensions, rear-wheel drive, and ultra-fast charging capabilities starting at 65,900 yuan, otomotif.sindonews.com reported. The updated hatchback arrives with a larger body, improved passenger capacity, and advanced driver-assistance options as the automaker refreshes its entry-level electric vehicle lineup.

While Chinese consumers gain immediate access to the new hatchback and its variants, international markets continue to evaluate related compact offerings such as the Atto 2.

Second-generation Seagull increases interior space and passenger capacity

The second-generation Seagull measures 4,205 millimeters in length, 1,810 millimeters in width, and 1,570 millimeters in height, according to otomotif.sindonews.com. Compared to the first-generation model’s length of 3,780 millimeters and the Indonesian-market Atto 1’s length of 3,925 millimeters, the new hatchback provides expanded interior space and a wheelbase extended by 150 millimeters to 2,650 millimeters. Passenger capacity in China increases from four to five occupants, matching the configuration of the Atto 1 in Indonesia.

Performance figures show a significant shift in powertrain architecture. Telset.id noted that the new Seagull drops front-wheel drive in favor of a rear-wheel-drive layout utilizing an 85 kW or 95 kW motor producing 130 N·m of torque, an upgrade from the previous 55 kW motor. The suspension system also transitions from a torsion beam to an independent multi-link rear setup, while storage expands to include a 94-liter front trunk and up to 1,380 liters of rear cargo space.

Blade Battery 2.0 enables fast charging and longer ranges

Charging technology anchors the core appeal of the new lineup. Telset.id reported that the vehicle utilizes Blade Battery 2.0 LFP technology in 30.1 kWh and 39.2 kWh capacities, yielding CLTC driving ranges of 320 km and 420 km respectively. The top three variants support Flash Charging technology, which the manufacturer claims replenishes the battery from 10 percent to 70 percent in five minutes and achieves a full charge in nine minutes.

Pricing for the five distinct editions—Vitality, Freedom, Ease, Flight, and Smart—ranges from 65,900 yuan to 99,900 yuan, positioning the vehicle competitively against older iterations. Higher trims offer the DiPilot 300 God's Eye driver-assistance system equipped with LiDAR sensors and CNOAP functionality.

BYD Motor Indonesia plans to introduce Yuan UP SUV

BYD Motor Indonesia representatives confirmed that the company intends to bring the compact electric SUV known in China as the Yuan UP—and widely discussed as the potential Atto 2—to the domestic market, uzone.id reported. Bobby of BYD Motor Indonesia stated that the company aims to introduce the model equipped with second-generation Blade Battery technology and Flash Charging as soon as possible to fill the gap between the Atto 1 and Atto 3.

The Yuan UP features distinct dimensions measuring 4,310 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, and 1,675 mm tall, with a 2,620 mm wheelbase. It offers three battery options providing CLTC ranges between 301 km and 501 km, with DC fast charging capable of restoring 30 to 80 percent charge in approximately 30 minutes. In contrast, while Chinese buyers secure immediate access to the second-generation Seagull, local subsidiary timelines for introducing the updated hatchback outside China remain unannounced, as Jambi Independent pointed out.

Frequently Asked Questions About the New Electric Lineup

What is the price range of the second-generation BYD Seagull in China?

The hatchback is priced between 65,900 yuan and 99,900 yuan across its five variants, representing a lower entry price than the previous model year, according to telset.id.

How fast can the new Seagull charge its battery?

Equipped with Flash Charging technology on its top three variants, the vehicle can replenish its 39.2 kWh battery from 10 percent to 70 percent in five minutes, as reported by telset.id.

What is the connection between the BYD Seagull and the Atto 1?

The second-generation Seagull features a larger body measuring 4,205 millimeters long, according to otomotif.sindonews.com.

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