Electrek iconElectrekSep 21, 2026

BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]

The Seagull is BYD's most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it's sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even "bigger" hit.

BYD’s $10,000 EV has a big sibling on the way, and here’s our first look [Images]

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The Seagull is BYD's most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China.

In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it's sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even "bigger" hit.

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The Seagull is BYD's most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it's sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even "bigger" hit.

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