Key Points
- BYD launched the second-generation Seagull in China on 20 October 2026, with five trims priced from 65,900 yuan (about A$14,000).
- The new Seagull is 425 mm longer than its predecessor, seats five and uses a second-generation Blade Battery with flash charging.
- Zecar does not expect this version in Australia soon, as the current Atto 1 only launched here at the end of 2025.
BYD has launched the second-generation Seagull in China, with prices starting at 65,900 yuan (about A$14,000). The hatchback, sold in Australia as the BYD Atto 1, is bigger, seats five and adds BYD's second-generation Blade Battery technology with flash charging. An optional LiDAR driver assist system is also available.
Australian buyers should not expect this version soon. The Atto 1 only launched here at the end of 2025, and two of the new model's headline features, BYD's God's Eye driver assist system and flash charging, are not yet supported in Australia.
New BYD Seagull Pricing in China
The second-generation Seagull comes in five trim levels with pricing detailed below.
BYD Seagull (Second Generation) China Pricing
Trim | Official price (yuan) | Approx. price (A$) | Approx. price (A$) |
Vitality Edition | 65,900 | 14,020 | 14,000 |
Freedom Edition | 72,900 | 15,510 | 15,570 |
Ease Edition | 75,900 | 16,150 | 16,140 |
Flight Edition | 82,900 | 17,640 | 17,710 |
Smart Edition | 99,900 | 21,260 | 21,290 |
These are China prices only. BYD has not announced Australian pricing or timing. Australian dollar figures are approximate conversions of the yuan prices at A$1 = 4.7 yuan, rounded to the nearest $10, and are not Australian pricing. The launch details also do not say which trims offer the optional LiDAR system, or which battery and motor go with each trim.
Bigger Body and Five Seats
The new Seagull is larger in every direction. It is 425 mm longer than the model it replaces and now seats five instead of four.
BYD Seagull Dimensions: New vs Outgoing Model
Measurement | New Seagull | Outgoing Seagull |
Length | 4,205 mm | 3,780 mm |
Width | 1,810 mm | 1,715 mm |
Height | 1,570 mm | 1,540 mm |
Wheelbase | 2,650 mm | 2,500 mm |
Seats | 5 | 4 |
The exterior keeps BYD's "Marine Aesthetics" design language, with a low, sporty stance and trident-shaped position lights. BYD offers six exterior colours: Lime Green, Berry Pink, Cream White, Mango Orange, Ice Coconut Blue and Sesame Grey.
Interior and Comfort Features
Inside, the cabin has a horizontal dashboard layout and three new colour schemes: Shell White, Clear Sky Pink and Polar Star Grey. BYD fits its DiLink 150 intelligent cockpit, built around a 15.6-inch display powered by a full-version DeepSeek AI.
Comfort features include:
- A 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat and a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.
- Three-level heating and ventilation for both front seats, with multi-mode massage for the driver.
- 50W wireless phone charging, 127-colour ambient lighting and an 8-speaker audio system.
- A 94-litre front trunk, with rear cargo space that expands to 1,380 litres.
Battery, Motors and Range
The Seagull uses BYD's second-generation Blade Battery in two sizes. The table below sets out the official specifications.
BYD Seagull (Second Generation) Key Specs
Spec | Detail |
Motor output | 85 kW (114 hp) or 95 kW (127 hp) |
Torque | 130 N·m (both motors) |
Battery | 30.1 kWh or 39.2 kWh |
CLTC range | 320 km (30.1 kWh) or 420 km (39.2 kWh) |
Energy consumption | 9.0 kWh/100 km |
Rear suspension | Multi-link independent |
Turning radius | 4.95 m |
Ranges are CLTC figures. This is the Chinese test cycle, and it typically gives higher numbers than WLTP, the standard used in Australia. The launch details do not say which motor pairs with which battery.
Flash Charging on the New Seagull
The Seagull is BYD's most affordable flash-charging EV which is capable of over 1MW charge speeds. Charge times were not confirmed in the press release but BYD claims its Blade Battery 2.0 can charge from 10 to 97 per cent in about nine minutes on a compatible flash charger. Whether the Seagull's smaller battery packs match that figure is unconfirmed.
God's Eye Driver Assist and Safety
The optional DiPilot 300 system, branded God's Eye, is LiDAR-based. According to the launch details, it enables City Navigation on Autopilot, High-speed Navigation on Autopilot, traffic light recognition with countdowns and full-scenario obstacle avoidance.
On safety, BYD lists a "ten-horizontal, four-vertical" cage-style body structure, up to six airbags and a tyre blowout stabilisation system.
Will the New Seagull Come to Australia?
Not any time soon, in Zecar's view. BYD has not announced this version for Australia. The current Atto 1 only launched here at the end of 2025, so a replacement is unlikely to arrive soon.
Two of the new model's key features are also not yet supported in Australia. These are BYD's God's Eye driver assist system and flash charging. Zecar reported in May that BYD's Denza brand planned to begin installing flash chargers at Australian dealerships from October 2026, starting with three dealerships. It appears these plans will likely be delayed as there has been no official announcement in Australia yet of what would be the fastest charging station in Australia.
For now, the Atto 1 on sale here is the first-generation model. BYD is offering the Atto 1 Essential at $19,990 driveaway for orders until 15 December 2026, which makes it Australia's cheapest new car.
About the author
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data.
