BYD Seagull Hits 1 Million Units Sold in Just Over a Year: Affordable EV Dominates with Record Sales

BYD is celebrating a major milestone—one million Seagull units produced, just over a year after its debut in April 2023. This remarkable feat highlights the Seagull’s overwhelming popularity and reflects a global shift toward affordable electric vehicles.

The BYD Seagull was initially launched in China with aggressive pricing and a value-packed design. Its compact dimensions (3,780mm long, 1,715mm wide, 1,540mm high, 2,500mm wheelbase) make it ideal for city driving, while its sleek design and modern interior appeal to budget-conscious EV buyers.

2025 Seagull Smart Driving Edition – Still Ultra Affordable

Base Price: RMB 69,800 (~€8,300)

Range: 305 km (CLTC) with 30.08 kWh battery

Extended Range: 405 km with 38.88 kWh battery

New budget long-range model: RMB 78,800 (~€9,400), trades some features for affordability

All variants are powered by a 55 kW electric motor (135 Nm torque), providing agile urban performance. The smart, tech-forward cabin includes:

10.1" rotating infotainment display

7" digital instrument cluster

Advanced smart features

BYD also provides attractive zero-down-payment financing and generous trade-in subsidies, helping push EV adoption even further.

Europe Gets the Seagull as the BYD Dolphin Surf

The Seagull has launched in 15 European countries as the BYD Dolphin Surf, with enhancements for regional needs:

Starting price: €22,990

Top version: €24,990 with up to 507 km range

Mid-tier model offers a 322 km range

Still, it remains focused on affordability, efficiency, and everyday practicality.

Sales Soar: 1M Units and Counting

May 2025: 60,131 Seagulls sold (15.72% of BYD’s total sales)

Jan–May 2025: 233,126 units sold (+50.43% YoY)

Cumulative sales: 1,000,000+ as of end-May

The BYD Seagull’s success is not just about numbers—it’s a symbol of changing consumer demand, where practical, compact, and affordable EVs are now leading the charge in global electrification.