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BYD
BYD Seagull (2024) — Hatchback
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BYD Seagull

BEV

The BYD Seagull is an ultra-affordable electric city hatchback and one of China's best-selling EVs. Built on the e-Platform 3.0 with a Blade LFP battery, it offers up to 405 km CLTC range and undercuts almost every rival on price.

China-market price from

$10,295

CN¥69,800

Up to $13,245 (CN¥89,800) for top trims

Specifications & pricing

Brand
BYD
Body type
Hatchback
Segment
A-segment city car
Powertrain
Electric (BEV)
Model year
2024
Range (CLTC)
405 km
Battery
30.08 kWh
Power
75 hp
0–100 km/h
Top speed
130 km/h
Length
3780 mm
Drivetrain
FWD
Seats
5

BYD Seagull price in USD — explained

In its home market, the BYD Seagull from BYD starts at CN¥69,800, which is approximately $10,295 at a reference exchange rate of about 6.78 CNY to 1 USD. Higher trims and option packages can raise the price to around $13,245. It is a 2024 a-segment city car hatchback with a electric (bev) powertrain and a CLTC-rated range of about 405 km, producing 75 hp. Note that prices outside China are typically higher due to import duties, shipping, taxes and local market positioning.

Figures: 2024 China marketReviewed June 2026Source

For traders & importers

Exported (select markets)

Drive configuration

LHD

Left-hand drive only.

Key export markets

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia

Minimum order

Usually 1–5 units via trading companies; volume improves pricing.

Wholesale note: The BYD Seagull is exported (select markets). Indicative wholesale pricing tracks the China retail price less dealer margin, plus export prep — confirm current FOB with your supplier.

Indicative landed cost

Estimated total to land one unit (China retail as FOB proxy, RoRo freight, duty, VAT and clearing). Use the calculator to refine with a negotiated FOB and margin.

MarketDutyVATEst. landed cost
United Arab Emirates5%5%$12,822
Saudi Arabia5%15%$14,358

Indicative only · reviewed June 2026 · Trade guides