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BYD SeagullBYD Seagull comes with a 38 kWh battery pack with a claimed 405 km of range – It is likely to be priced in the Rs 10 lakh rangeBYD is the leading electric car manufacturer in the world. Not only their electric cars are in demand, but their Blade Battery cells are also in equally high demand. Mahindra has revealed that their upcoming range of electric SUVs will be powered by BYD’s Blade battery. BYD is a Chinese car brand which sells Atto 3 electric SUV in India. They have plans to launch new electric cars in India.In a previous post, we have covered BYD Sea Lion trademarked in India. In this post, we will take a look at another BYD product that the company has trademarked in India. Of course we’re talking about BYD Seagull that is currently making a lot of noise globally, for the VFM (value for money) quotient that it brings to the EV segment.BYD Seagull trademarkedBYD Seagull TrademarkedIn China, BYD has priced it between CNY 78,000 and CNY 95,800 at launch. This roughly translates to around Rs. 9.4 lakh and Rs. 11.4 lakh respectively. But considering price wars in the Chinese EV market, they usually retail for much less. Price seems to be alright. However, it will lend new perspectives as soon as we bring powertrain numbers into the equation.It gets a 38 kWh battery that is good enough for a claimed 405 km of range. There is a 70 kW motor (94 bhp) and the top speed is 130 km/h. Unlike MG Comet (rebadged Wuling Air EV), BYD Seagull is a proper practical EV with five-door layout and genuine space in rear seats.BYD Seagull interiorBYD Seagull measures 3780 mm long, 1715 mm wide, 1540 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm. This puts it directly in line against India’s best selling electric car – Tata Tiago EV’s dimensions. Unlike the Tiago EV, BYD offers a tonne of flash value as well. There are projector headlights, connected LED tail lights, and stylish alloy wheels with rear disc brakes too.[embedded content]On the inside, BYD Seagull is a tech fest with a 5-inch instrument console and a 12.8-inch main infotainment screen. Features include a flat-bottom steering wheel with audio controls, a smart layered dashboard, a powered driver’s seat, a neatly integrated wireless charging pad and more.Will it launch in India?Just because BYD has trademarked it in India, it is not confirmation that we will see Seagull on our roads soon. If that was the case, Honda should have had a robust 2W lineup in India. But we are optimistic for the world’s largest EV maker to see India as a future potential market and launch more affordable vehicles to fortify its grounds.BYD Seagull is a part of the company’s Ocean Series consisting of Sea Lion SUV (recently trademarked), Dolphin and Seal sedan (showcased in India). Seagull gets BYD’s e-platform 3.0 skateboard and if launched in India, we can expect more products with this platform in the future. More

BYD Sea Lion electric SUV spiedWith advanced features and range of around 700 km, BYD Sea Lion is a mid-size electric SUVBYD (Build Your Dreams) is a leading global manufacturer of electric vehicles. Counting BEVs plus PHEVs together, BYD was ahead of Tesla in overall sales in 2022. In Indian market, BYD currently offers the Otto 3 five-seater electric SUV.With the Indian market expected to witness higher EV sales in coming years, BYD is planning to expand its portfolio. The company has trademarked ‘Sea Lion’ name in India. With more products, BYD will also be looking to challenge Tesla. The latter is likely to start manufacturing in India soon. Tesla had recently leased 5,850 sq. ft. of office space in Pune.BYD Sea Lion electric SUV – registered in IndiaBYD Sea Lion – what to expect?BYD is testing a new model abroad, which is expected to be the Sea Lion SUV. It will be a midsize electric SUV, nearing 4,770 mm in length. It will be 1,910 mm wide, 1,620 mm tall and have a wheelbase of 2,900 mm. BYD Sea Lion will be positioned above the Atto 3 electric SUV. As compared to Atto 3, upcoming BYD Sea Lion is 315 mm longer, 35 mm wider and 5 mm taller. Sea Lion has 180 mm of additional wheelbase. It is likely to be underpinned by BYD’s e-platform 3.0.Spotted Sea Lion test mule reveals a sporty design, with top-mounted headlamps, rugged bumper and a trapezoidal grille section. LED DRLs appear to be placed below the headlamps. The SUV has a coupe-like tapering roofline, one of its signature features.BYD Sea Lion electric SUV spiedAs evident from the test mule, the SUV has a 5-seat arrangement. It is possible that the SUV could get blacked-out B and C pillars. At rear, the SUV gets an aggressive roof mounted spoiler, heavily raked windshield and prominent bumper. Tail lights have the same design as that of the headlamps.BYD Sea Lion electric SUV spiedInside, BYD Sea Lion electric SUV is expected to get a rotating 15.6-inch touchscreen, along with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The test mule can be seen with a flat-bottom steering wheel with mounted controls. One can also notice the small-sized drive selector. Something similar was earlier spotted with upcoming BYD Seal sedan.BYD Sea Lion range, specsBYD could equip Sea Lion electric SUV with an 82.5kWh battery pack. Range could be around 700 km. Both rear wheel and all-wheel drive options will be available. The former will have a single motor setup, capable of generating 204 hp of max power and 310 Nm of peak torque. Atto 3 has the same configuration.The all-wheel drive variant will have a dual-motor setup. Combined power and torque could be 530 hp. The front and rear motors will generate 217 hp and 313 hp, respectively. With these specs, BYD Sea Lion will be a capable rival to Tesla Model Y. Comparing the base-spec variants, Tesla Model Y generates 60 hp more than BYD Sea Lion. But when comparing top-spec models, Tesla Y output is 45 hp less than Sea Lion. Apart from Tesla, BYD Sea Lion could also be a rival to upcoming Mahindra BE range of electric SUVs. More

BYD Yuan Pro Electric SUVBYD Yuan Pro is fully electric SUV with up to 47.04 kWh battery – It has now been launched in ChinaBYD is one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world today. They also have one of the largest EV portfolios on offer, which continues to grow by the day. Latest to join BYD’s portfolio is the Yuan Pro electric SUV. It has now been launched in China.Fully-electric BYD Yuan Pro starts from CNY 95,800, which is roughly Rs. 11.16 lakh with today’s currency exchange rates. Design of the new BYD Yuan Pro reminds a lot of the Ford EcoSport, which has now been discontinued from India.BYD Yuan Pro Costs CNY 95.8K (Rs 11.16 lakh) In ChinaBYD Yuan Pro measures 4375 mm in length, 1785 mm in width, 1680 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2535 mm. Compared to EcoSport, Yuan Pro is significantly longer, marginally wider, taller and packs a slightly longer wheelbase.Thanks to this, BYD Yuan Pro looks significantly more proportionate and handsome. With the front profile, BYD has stuck with its family genes. Semblances with Atto 3 SUV in India are evident.BYD Yuan Pro LaunchFor starters, the overall silhouette is slightly longer than EcoSport’s and BYD implemented a kink in the rear door. Otherwise, it is pretty similar. At the rear, tail lights shape, rear quarter glass effect, side hinged tailgate, spare wheel on boot lid, and other elements are very similar to EcoSport.On the inside, semblance with EcoSport continues in the dashboard layout and center console. Especially with BYD’s 10.1” free-standing infotainment screen placement. Steering wheel is a 3-spoke unit, and comes with mounted controls. Yuan Pro gets an 8” LCD instrument cluster and a panoramic sunroof too. One could argue that there are not a lot of ways to generalise dashboard designs, but similarities are still uncanny.BYD Yuan Pro electric SUV specs, rangeBYD Yuan Pro is a fully electric car. A single motor capable of 94 bhp and 180 Nm sips juice from either 38 kWh (320 km range) or 47.04 kWh (401 km) battery choices.BYD Yuan Pro InteriorsThere were three colour choices to choose from before. These are White, Grey, Pink (if that’s your jam). With the relaunch, BYD is introducing a Blue shade with a contrasting White roof too. 6 years or 1,50,000 km warranty and a 15% down payment along with 60 interest-free instalments are highlighted with BYD Yuan Pro. If launched in India, this would be a perfect rival to the upcoming Creta EV, Seltos EV.Source More

With up to 405 km claimed range, BYD Seagull might become one of the most popular small electric carBYD Seagull Electric Launched
China is currently hot for small EVs. That said, for people craving practicality, the five-door EVs are still fan favourites. BYD is set to storm the Chinese automotive market with Seagull, a new five-door offering. This is one of the most important EVs for China and is causing ruffles across the market.
Bookings have commenced. Since its launch at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show, BYD received 10,000 orders in just 24 hours. For starters, numbers like 130 km/h top speed, up to 70 kW (94 bhp) motor, and up to 38 kWh battery good for 405 km range are impressive. Even more impressive is a price tag of CNY 78,800 (approx Rs. 9.4 lakh) for base variant, CNY 83,800 for mid variant (Rs 10 lakh) while top variant is CNY 95,800 (approx Rs. 11.43 lakh).
BYD Seagull Launched – Details Revealed
Seagull is part of BYD’s Ocean Series consisting of Sea Lion SUV, Dolphin and Seal sedan (showcased in India). In this lineup, Seagull will be slotted below Dolphin which is 4070 mm in length. Seagull measures 3780 mm in length, 1715 mm in width, 1540 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2500 mm. Think Tiago EV dimensions.
It is a cute-sy 5-door hatchback featuring “Ice-breaking eyes” headlights with projectors and an attractive side and rear profile with connecting LED tail lights. Seagull is built to a cost to hit that sweet CNY 78,800 official starting price. It has a single windshield wiper like on a Nano, pull-up style door handles like in budget vehicles, and steel wheels with stylized covers are likely.
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Features Are Best In Class
Interiors are much more premium than exteriors, revealing a 5″ instrument console, a 12.8″ infotainment screen, a flat-bottom steering wheel, a layered dashboard, powered driver’s seat, a neatly integrated wireless charging pad and a couple of cup holders. The main rival for BYD Seagull is Wuling Bingo, manufactured by SAIC-GM-Wuling JV. Bingo is larger and offers slightly more range than Seagull from its bigger battery.
Speaking of battery, Seagull is based on BYD’s e-platform 3.0 skateboard. Battery choices include a 30 kWh good for 305 km and a 38 kWh option boasting 405 km of range. BYD Seagull details reveal a choice between a 55 kW (73 bhp) motor in lower configs and a 70 kW (94 bhp) motor in higher configurations. Top speed is pegged at 130 km/h, which is impressive for an EV of this class.
Should BYD Launch This In India?
Currently, BYD has launched e6 and Atto 3, but is likely to introduce Seal sedan as its flagship offering in India. With the Seagull, we can see BYD leveraging its manufacturing prowess to offer competitive pricing. This is likely to bring volumes at a greater scale than e6, Atto 3 and Seal.
BYD Seagull launched In China
As of now, BYD working on exporting Seagull’s larger sibling Dolphin EV, which is likely to be offered in Europe and the UK. BYD has not confirmed both Dolphin and Seagull for India. We hope BYD considers launching Seagull here in India.
Tata Motors currently dominates the Indian EV space. Tiago EV is the most affordable electric car. It costs between Rs. 8.69 lakh and 11.99 lakh (ex-sh). If launched here with an aggressive starting price, BYD Seagull with its 405 km range will surely make ruffles in Indian EV space.

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In top-spec version, BYD Seal comes with 530 bhp and 670 Nm dual motor configuration capable of sprinting 0-100 km/h in just 3.8 secondsBYD Seal Electric IndiaIf there is an EV company that probably can take on Tesla, it is definitely BYD. China’s BYD (Build Your Dreams) is one of the biggest EV makers in the world today. In India, they have two electric cars on offer currently. e6 MPV and Atto 3.After the successful launch of their first two cars, BYD is now getting ready to launch their 3rd car. At the 2023 Auto Expo, BYD showcased the Seal electric sedan. Now BYD Seal electric has made its debut on the company’s official India website. Does this mean launch is right around the corner? Let’s take a look.BYD Seal India Launch PlansBYD’s Indian website now features Seal electric sedan alongside e6 MPV and Atto 3 SUV. There is no mention of a launch timeline or pricing. We hope it is a hint at an imminent launch. But nothing is official yet. The headline figures include 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and 700 km of range from a single charge and a holy grail 50:50 weight distribution.This is possible with a large battery ranging from 61.4 kWh and 82.5 kWh. Motor configurations in global markets start from 204 bhp in RWD config and can be specced all the way to 530 bhp and 670 Nm in AWD config. If priced around Rs. 60 lakh (ex-sh), BYD Seal will rival Volvo XC40 Recharge and Kia EV6 GT Line.BYD Seal Electric IndiaSpeaking about design BYD Seal seems to have taken inspiration from Porsche Taycan. This is visible in Seal’s LED headlight shape and an interesting air intake below it. In this air intake, we get LED DRLs which are in wire-frame form. Bonnet tapers down towards the front aggressively and features power bulges, lending it a chiseled look. There is air intake for battery cooling in the lower half of the front bumper. From the side, it comes off as a rather sporty 4-door coupe sedan with a sloping roofline.BYD SEAL Electric HighlightsThis sloping roofline doesn’t go all the way to the rear. Instead, it ends much earlier and lends BYD Seal a 3-box design attribute. It is a very interesting detail. Rolls-Royce adamantly swears by this 3-box design and even implemented it on Cullinan SUV. Other design features include stylish alloys and sharp creases that almost make it look German.With EV designs, it is always ‘form follows function’. This is to minimise air drag and extract as much range as possible. Speaking of air drag, BYD Seal boasts an air drag coefficient of just 0.219 Cd. It ain’t no Mercedes-Benz EQS at 0.2 Cd. But it is still impressive nonetheless. On the inside, there is minimalism of knobs and buttons.BYD Seal Electric IndiaA giant center touchscreen and a wide instrument screen dominate the interior. Seats get quilted patterns and extend to door pads as well. Windscreen and roof are separated unlike in Tesla vehicles. But BYD Seal gets a giant glass roof, which doesn’t open. BYD Seal EV features flush door handles and smart-looking LED tail lights. More

Atto 3 5-star Euro NCAP rating will be applicable for India, as the eSUV will be imported here as CKD unitsBYD Atto 3 Electric SUV Crash TestIn a positive development for BYD Atto 3, the eSUV has received 5-star safety rating in Euro NCAP crash tests. Although left-hand drive model was tested, the results will be applicable for right hand drive model also. Bookings are currently open for Atto 3 for a token amount of Rs 50k. The first batch of 500 units are scheduled to be delivered in January 2023.Atto 3 will be assembled at BYD’s plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. The company is aiming to sell around 15,000 units of Atto 3 over the next year. Based on demand, BYD could consider local manufacturing of Atto 3. The eSUV is expected to be launched in the price range of Rs 25-30 lakh.Atto 3 Euro NCAP adult and child safetyWith 5-star Euro NCAP rating, Atto 3 is already at an advantageous position in Indian market. There’s significant demand for cars with high-safety rating. The list includes Nexon, XUV700, Punch, XUV300, Thar, Tiago and Altroz. While high safety rating may not be the sole criteria for buying a car, it can certainly have a positive impact on consumer preferences.Talking about BYD Atto 3, the variant tested was base Active trim. It comes with safety features such as front and side airbags, belt pretensioner, belt load limiter, Isofix, seatbelt reminder, autonomous emergency braking, speed assistance and lane assist system.[embedded content][embedded content]The eSUV scored 34.7 points out of 38 or 91% in adult safety. Most of the safety parameters were rated good or adequate. Only in a lateral impact test with side pole, the driver’s torso was found to have weak protection. Passenger compartment was found to be stable in frontal offset test.In child safety, the score was 44 points out of 49 or 89%. For both child dummies, protection for all critical body areas was rated good in frontal as well as side barrier impact tests. Atto 3 scored max points in these tests. It only lost a few points due to unavailability of an integrated CRS (child restraint system).Atto 3 pedestrian and safety assist testIn vulnerable road users, Atto 3 scored 37.5 points or 69%. Protection for head impact on bonnet was found to be good or adequate.  However, the stiff windscreen pillars were rated poor for potential pedestrian head injury. In case of a bumper, the protection was good for pedestrians’ legs, but poor for pelvis region. Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system onboard Atto 3 performed well in the tests by avoiding collisions in most scenarios.In safety assist, Atto 3 scored 12 points or 74%. Lane support system worked well by correcting the vehicle’s path when it was drifting out of lane. Car to car reactions with autonomous emergency braking (AEB) were found to be good. Some points were deducted as the eSUV did not have a driver fatigue detection system. More

Atto 3’s 60.48 kWh battery promises 521 km certified by ARAI and sprints from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 secondsBYD Atto 3 Electric SUV LaunchedChinese EV company BYD is all geared up to make a mark in Indian 4W EV segment. BYD stands for Build Your Dreams and is quite an immense company when it comes to sheer manufacturing numbers. If you say that BYD gives Tesla nightmares, you’re not wrong. Currently, BYD has crossed Tesla in terms of sales too. The car that BYD debuted in India was e6 and was initially only offered for fleet owners.As we know, India is all about SUVs and an MPV like e6 is unlikely to garner sales. In comes BYD Atto 3 electric SUV which has pretty much everything that an Indian EV buyer would want from their SUV. It features sharp lines and a strong, sporty posture adding to the vigorous aesthetics of the Dragon Face 3.0 design language led by Wolfgang Egger, BYD’s Design Director. Price is not yet revealed, despite BYD calling this a “launch”.BYD Atto 3 Electric SUV LaunchedBYD Atto 3 measures 4,455mm in length, 1,875mm in width, 1,615mm in height and has a 2,720mm wheelbase. The electric SUV gets 175mm of ground clearance and a minimum luggage capacity of 440L, which can be expanded to 1,340L. A large SUV with tech-laden futuristic appeal has to have futuristic gadgetry. That’s exactly what BYD gets.BYD Atto 3 will be incorporated with a rotatable touchscreen infotainment system. There’s nothing wrong with a fixed design, per se. Apart from just personal preference, this rotatable touchscreen might have use cases too. Android Auto favours vertical screen orientation as it is designed to scroll vertically. Whereas, Apple CarPlay favours horizontal screens due to its horizontally swipeable panes-like operating system. BYD is providing an option to choose from. Choices are always appreciated by consumers.BYD Atto 3 Rotatable ScreenPersonally, I would choose buttons and knobs over touchscreens any day of the year due to their supremacy in physical tactility. But your choice may vary. BYD has launched the Atto 3 electric SUV with the larger 60.48 kWh battery that promises 521 km of range from a single charge (ARAI). BYD didn’t mention anything about the smaller 49.92 kWh battery models.The car also has other features such as mobile phone wireless charging, one-touch electric control tailgate, NFC card key, an 8-speaker audio system, electric seat adjustment, voice control, LED headlamps, LED rear lights, multi-color gradient ambient lighting that responds to music rhythm, PM 2.5 air filter, CN95 air filter, etc.Specs & FeaturesEquipped with Blade Battery and the born EV platform (e-Platform 3.0), BYD-ATTO 3 features fast charging from 0% to 80% within 50 mins, a range of 521km according to ARAI tests with a higher battery capacity of 60.48kWh, and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.3s.With a sporty and powerful exterior and rhythmic interior, BYD-ATTO 3 also features L2 Advanced Driving Assistance System (ADAS) BYD Dipilot, 7 airbags, the panoramic sunroof, a 12.8-inch adaptive rotating suspension electronic pad, 360° holographic transparent imaging system, NFC card key, the Vehicle to Load (VTOL) mobile power station and other leading configuration, making this car competitive in the market.BYD-ATTO 3 is powered by the Blade Battery, which passes the nail penetration test, one of the industry’s most rigorous tests for batteries. The battery also emerged unscathed and fully operational after a 46-tonne truck drove over it without exhibiting leakage, deformation, or smoke (company claimed). BYD Atto 3 electric SUV sits above MG ZS EV and below Volvo XC40 Recharge, Kia EV6 and the likes that get around 80 kWh battery pack. BYD promises to participate in 2023 Auto Expo and come up with multiple new products. Bookings are open for a nominal price of Rs. 50K. More