BYD Seagull 2026: second-generation specs, 95 kW rear-wheel drive and 94-liter frunk

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BYD has opened reservations in China for the second-generation Seagull. Customers can place an application through the BYD app with a refundable 2,000-yuan deposit. The company has not yet announced the car's price, and the deposit can be returned before the order is finally locked.

This is therefore not yet the start of full retail sales. Trim levels, final specifications and prices will be announced later. The second-generation Seagull is scheduled to reach the Chinese market before the end of 2026.

Technical changes began to emerge in September as details of the full generational change surfaced. The hatchback has grown from 3,780 to 4,205 mm in length, while the wheelbase has increased from 2,500 to 2,650 mm. The former four-seat city EV has become a five-seater and is now much closer in size to the BYD Dolphin.

The layout has changed as well. A 95 kW electric motor now drives the rear axle instead of the front wheels used by the outgoing model. The rear suspension is an independent multi-link setup, while a new 94-liter front trunk sits under the hood. Folding the rear seats expands cargo capacity to 1,380 liters.

The cabin features a large central screen, a column-mounted gear selector and physical controls. Announced equipment includes power-adjustable front seats and a massage function for the driver's seat. LiDAR is expected on selected versions. The technology itself is not new to the Seagull family: the current model can be equipped with God's Eye B, also known as DiPilot 300, using a laser sensor.

Previously published technical data point to LFP battery packs of about 30 and 39.2 kWh for the second generation. However, BYD did not confirm the final charging specifications or the equipment of each trim in its reservation announcement. In particular, reports of Flash Charging support should not yet be treated as an official specification of the production model.

The current Seagull costs 69,900 to 85,900 yuan in China. Those prices cannot be carried over to the second generation.

The new Seagull has also moved closer to the Geely EX2 in size: both models have a 2,650 mm wheelbase. The question is no longer only the final price, but whether BYD can preserve the Seagull's budget positioning after such a major overhaul.