BYD Seagull Achieves Impressive Sales Figures: 23,005 Units Sold in June, Accumulating 38,805 Units in Two Months
BYD’s Seagull Sales Soar: 23,005 Units Sold in June, a 60% Surge from May 2023. Additionally, BYD Achieves Impressive Milestone of ,196 Pure Electric Vehicles Sold in June. Notably, the Seagull’s Market Share is Increasing, Accounting for Approximately 18% ofD’s Total Electric Vehicle Sales, Up from 12% in May.
Parameters of BYD Seagull
The BYD Seagull offers customers three different options at varying prices. The price range for these options spans from 73, to 89,800 yuan (10,200 to 12,400 USD). All variants of the Seag feature a single front motor capable of generating 74 horsepower (HP) and delivering a peak torque of 135 Nm. The top speed achievable by the Seagull is 130 km/h.
While the motor specifications remain consistent across all options, the primary difference lies in the battery configurations. The highest trim level is equipped with a 38.88 kWh battery pack, enabling a range 405 kilometers, according to China’s New Energy Vehicle Test Procedure (CLTC). The other two configurations utilize a 30.08 kWh battery pack, providing a range of 305 kilometers. Both options employ an LFP Blade battery and support 30-40 kW fast charging, allowing theagull to charge from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes.
The BYD Seagull made its debut in April, initially selling 1,500 units. Since then, its production capacity and sales have steadily increased. In May, theagull recorded sales of 14,300 units, which soared to 23,005 units in June, showcasing its growing popularity among consumers.
Main Competitors of BYD Seagull
In the competitive Chinese market, the BYD Seagull faces two primary rivals. The first is the Wuling Bingo, manufactured by SGMW, a joint venture between GM and other partners. The Wuling Bingo is equipped with a 50-kilowatt electric motor, offers a range of 333 kilometers under the CLTC standard, and is priced at 59, yuan (8,300 USD).
The second competitor is another BYD model, the Dolphin, which starts at 116,800 yuan (16,100 USD).
Considering the sales performance, the BYD Seagull achieved results by selling 23,005 units in June. In comparison, the Wuling Bingo sold 19,188 units during the same month, while the BYD Dolphin recorded sales of 31,140 units.