# BYD sets October 20 launch for the second-generation Seagull EV in China

Canonical page: https://technooptimist.io/stories/byd-sets-october-20-launch-for-the-second-generation-seagull-ev-in-china-207fe831
Date: 14 Oct 2026
About: [BYD](https://technooptimist.io/companies/byd.md) · [Super e-Platform](https://technooptimist.io/vehicles/super-e-platform.md)
Original source: https://electrek.co/2026/10/14/byd-reveals-launch-date-updated-seagull-ev/

BYD will launch the second-generation Seagull EV on October 20 at the Zhengzhou International Circuit, according to a media invitation. Blind pre-orders opened on October 9, but BYD has not disclosed a price. The car launches in China first; an overseas version is expected but no market or date is named.

## Key facts

- Two battery options are offered, with CLTC ranges of up to 320 km and 420 km.
- Both use BYD lithium iron phosphate Blade Batteries; higher trims get 1,500 kW flash charging, which the article says takes the battery from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes.
- Unconfirmed online rumours put the price at about 85,000 yuan (roughly $12,500); BYD has not confirmed it.
- An overseas version is likely to be based on the Dolphin Surf or Dolphin Mini, according to the article's expectation, not an announcement.

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