BYD’s smallest electrical car (EV) but has leaked on-line forward of an anticipated reveal later this 12 months.
Dubbed the BYD Seagull, this small electrical hatchback was first noticed by Car News China on the Chinese language Ministry of Trade and Info Know-how (MIIT) web site. It is anticipated to fit beneath the Dolphin hatchback.
Do not count on the Seagull to be coming to Australia anytime quickly although, if in any respect. Luke Todd, CEO and managing director of native BYD distributor EVDirect advised CarExpert it is presently “not on the radar”.
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This is not stunning given Mitsubishi Australia recently ruled out the tiny eK X EV Kei car.
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In line with the Chinese language authorities filings, the BYD Seagull is also referred to as the Dolphin Q or Dolphin Mini.
The small hatchback measures in at 3780mm lengthy, 1715mm huge, and 1540mm tall, with a 2500mm wheelbase. That is 185mm longer, 120mm wider, and 55mm taller than the petrol-powered Kia Picanto.
It is marginally smaller than the Volkswagen Polo and Toyota Yaris-sized BYD Dolphin hatch too.
Energy within the BYD Seagull will come from a single electrical motor producing 55kW of energy. The hatchback’s prime velocity will likely be 130km/h.
There may even be a battery pack of undisclosed dimension. Abroad stories have speculated that it’s going to have a BYD Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a capability of 30.7kWh.
Within the Chinese language MIIT submitting there are additionally a number of exterior photos of the BYD Seagull which present it has an analogous design to the Dolphin. It virtually appears like a futuristic Holden Barina Spark from some angles.
There are what seem like LED headlights, a single entrance window wiper, flush door handles, and a sporty roof spoiler.
The Chinese language MIIT web site would not have any imagery of the Seagull’s inside, however says it has 4 seats.
Though the Seagull is not locked in for an Australian launch, there are nonetheless loads of different BYD fashions on account of arrive shortly.
Mr Todd advised CarExpert in December final 12 months MG 4 and GWM Ora Good Cat-rivaling BYD Dolphin is about to launch in Australia within the first half of 2023.
The precise date for when orders for the Dolphin open will likely be introduced in February, he added.
The BYD Dolphin will likely be adopted by the Tesla Model 3– rivalling Sealwhich is about to launch in Australia within the second half of 2023.
Mr Todd additionally confirmed in December final 12 months BYD will launch an electric ute in 2024which can type as a competitor to the LDV eT60plus the incoming JAC T9 EV and (doubtlessly) Geely Radar RD6.
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