Second-Gen BYD Seagull Expands to 4.2 Meters with Five Seats: New Cabin Design Revealed

BYD has officially revealed cabin sketches of the second-generation Seagull, marking the first formal confirmation of what Chinese media call the "Great Seagull"—a substantially enlarged version of the popular city EV. The new model stretches to 4,205 mm in length (up 425 mm) and expands to five seats from four, powered by a 95 kW (127 hp) electric motor with battery options ranging from 30 to 39.2 kWh. The redesigned interior ditches the traditional driver instrument cluster in favor of a floating central touchscreen, a two-spoke steering wheel, and a completely rethought center console layout, reflecting BYD's move up the compact hatchback segment.

Key Highlights

🎯 Dimensions and Seating: Length 4,205 mm (+425 mm vs. first generation), width 1,810 mm, height 1,570 mm, wheelbase 2,650 mm (+150 mm), expanded from four to five seats.

🏁 Performance and Motor: Permanent-magnet synchronous motor rated at 95 kW (127 hp), built by Zhengzhou BYD Auto Co., Ltd., with a top speed of 150 km/h.

🔋 Batteries and Range: Two lithium iron phosphate battery options from FinDreams: 30 kWh (320 km CLTC or ≈259 km WLTP) and 39.2 kWh (420 km CLTC or ≈340 km WLTP).

⚡ Interior Tech: Floating central display without a dedicated driver instrument cluster, two-spoke steering wheel, gear selector as a stalk behind the wheel (or horizontal button row below air vents depending on variant), raised center bridge housing dual cup holders, wireless charging pad, and open lower storage.

🛡️ Driver-Assistance Systems: Optional roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, front, rear, and side radar hardware, optional integration with BYD's DiPilot 300 system (marketed as "God's Eye B" in China) featuring navigation-assisted driving functions.

📅 Availability and Pricing: BYD has confirmed a 2026 Chinese market entry but has not announced a specific launch date. Pricing remains unconfirmed. The current Seagull is priced from 69,900 to 85,900 yuan (≈10,415–12,800 USD).

📊 Sales: The current-generation Seagull delivered 10,103 units domestically in August 2026, representing a 13.8% increase from July.