BYD will offer the Seal 06 in both battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain options. The electric version will be available in three trims. A base model will draw power from a 65.28 kWh battery and 170 kW electric motor, providing up to 520 km (323 miles) CLTC range.

Chinese automaker BYD has officially launched its mid-size electric sedan, the e7, kicking off full-scale sales. The e7, which boasts dimensions similar to the Tesla Model 3, starts at a competitive price of 103,

In essence, BYD Dolphin Surf EV is a slightly redesigned, slightly larger and better-equipped version of the affordable Seagull EV.

BYD's EV sales are projected to reach 5.5 million units in 2025, with three million featuring smart driving capabilities, driven by a CNY100 billion (US$13.8 billion) investment in R&D and its highly vertically integrated component supply chain.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives.

With its very reasonable price, cool design and lots of standard features, the European Seagull should be a hit in Europe where it just debuted.