The BYD Great Seagull will enter China this year. Image created by CarNewsChina Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member BYD will launch the new electric hatchback called “Great Seagull” (Da Hainiao) in China this year, general manager of BYD’s Ocean network sales division Zhang Zhuo shared during the Chengdu Auto Show 2026. This 4.2-meter car will sit between the current Seagull and the “sportier” Dolphin. In July 2026, the BYD Great Seagull applied for a sales license in China, revealing core specs. This model had a regular “Seagull” (Hainiao) badge on the tailgate. We assumed that it is the next-gen version of the ongoing Seagull, which also sells outside China under the Atto 1 / Dolphin Mini / Dolphin Surf names. However, the Ocean series GM revealed the truth about this vehicle. Zhang Zhuo shared that the new car will enter the domestic market this year under the BYD Great Seagull name. So, its naming will align with the previously released BYD Da Tang (Great Tang) and Da Han (Great Han) models, which represent the Dynasty series. The Great Seagull will rival the Geely Xingyuan (E2 / EX2) and the GAC Aion UT. The BYD Great Seagull. Credit: MIIT The BYD Great Seagull offers dimensions of 4205/1810/1570 mm and a wheelbase of 2,650 mm. For clarity, it is 425 mm longer than the regular BYD Seagull. Moreover, the new car is only 65 mm shorter than the BYD Dolphin. The Great Seagull rides on 16-inch wheels with 205/60 tires. Its curb weight lies between 1,180 and 1,255 kg. The BYD Great Seagull has a single electric motor for 95 kW (127 hp) powered by a FinDreams-made LFP battery. Two FinDreams-made LFP battery options are available for 30 kWh and 39.2 kWh, suitable for 320 – 420 km of CLTC range. The top speed reaches 150 km/h. For comparison, the BYD Dolphin offers three powertrain variants with a peak output of 70 kW (94 hp), 130 kW (174 hp), and 150 kW (201 hp). Spy shots of the BYD Great Seagull The BYD Great Seagull was recently seen in China during road tests. The car in green had a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, which is a part of the DiPilot 300 (“God’s Eye B”) assisted driving system. Its functionality includes the Navigate On Autopilot (NOA) function on urban roads and highways. The earlier spy photos of the Great Seagull’s cabin revealed a floating screen, a gear shifter behind the wheel, and a sizeable center tunnel. It seems that the BYD Great Seagull will become a cheaper and less powerful alternative to the regular Dolphin. It also means that BYD will probably “kill” the entry-level version of the Dolphin with a less powerful e-motor. According to China EV DataTracker, BYD delivered 8,879 Seagull units domestically in July 2026. The BYD Dolphin delivered 13,910 units in the same period. Most important news in your inbox. Recaps · scheduled All you need, in one email. Instant alerts · real-time Ping me when an article goes live. 0 of 27 topics selected Bundle into one email per day — instead of one email per article No spam · Unsubscribe with one click · Change settings anytime