The BYD Seagull electric vehicle might help the Chinese automaker dominate Europe.
Earlier this month, BYD Europe announced its intention to triple its European market by 2025. The Chinese automaker aims to beat big automakers in Europe, including Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Tesla.
The company’s Seagull SUV is primed to help BYD reach its goal in Europe. The BYD Seagull has a starting price below $10,000 in China. The Chinese automaker plans to launch the Seagull in the European market with a similar price tag.
According to Bloomberg, the BYD Seagull EV is expected to start below $20,000 in Europe, even after tariffs are factored into the price. The all-electric hatchback’s price isn’t the only feature attractive about it. The BYD Seagull is well-designed inside and out. It includes premium features like a rotating touch screen and wireless phone charging, making it worth every penny or Euro.
European automakers and auto companies importing their vehicles into Europe will have difficulty competing with the BYD Seagull’s price.
“We are looking very closely at this model and others coming from Chinese EV makers. Of course, we are nervous when new competition is coming to the market,” said Ford Motor Company’s Martin Sander, who is in charg of European EV business.
The European Commission is currently conducting an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicle imports. When the investigation ends, the EU is expected to implement tariffs on Chinese EV imports, following the United States’ example.
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BYD's Seagull which is the low cost EV aimed at mass adoption has its base variant using sodium-ion battery, no lithium!
The base variant has a 30.08 kWh sodium-ion battery pack, while the top-end variant has a 38.88 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. First Look Review: The BYD Seagull (Dolphin Mini) is an outstanding city car!
Last Updated On: May 4, 2024 12:56 PM. Original article by: Shrawan Raja
City car, penned by former Audi design chief, rides on the e-Platform 3.0 with the Blade battery
Offered in sodium-ion and lithium iron phosphate battery variants
Prices start at just CNY 69,800 (USD 9,870)
Is also exported to Latin America as the BYD Dolphin Mini
The Dolphin and Seal were BYD’s first models to adopt the marine design concept. The BYD Seagull, smaller than the Dolphin, is a model that belongs to the A00+ (small) segment, and is currently being imported to Latin America as the BYD Dolphin Mini.
