The interior of the upcoming BYD Seagull refresh has been exposed in China. Image modified 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 The interior of the upcoming BYD Seagull refresh has been leaked in China. Spy shots show a brand-new interior with a large dual-layer centre console, and a single centre-mounted infotainment display has replaced the driver’s dashboard display. The Seagull is an entry-level model in BYD’s Ocean Network lineup of NEVs. It’s also called the Dolphin Mini, Dolphin Surf, and the Atto 1 in select markets, and it is positioned below the BYD Dolphin. The refreshed BYD Seagull was previously spotted in early July in listings published by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). While the listings provide information on dimensions and powertrain, this marks the first look at the interior of the upcoming EV hatchback. What’s new on the inside BYD has revised the Seagull’s centre console with a sloped, dual-layer design. This change increases the available vertical space on the bottom floor, giving drivers a handy place to put bulky items like tissue boxes and takeaway meals. A spy shot of the interior. Credit: 3YC User Report A large infotainment touchscreen sits atop the centre console, and the refreshed interior still retains a row of physical buttons below the centre air vents. It’s unclear whether the infotainment screen will receive any upgrades in resolution or processing power. The driver’s dash display is nowhere to be seen, and the steering wheel has been revised with “squircle” angular buttons. The Seagull in the spy shots retains the marine blue theming seen on current cars, with a new addition: red accenting on the sides of the seat bolsters. The interior of the current Chinese market BYD Seagull. Credit: Yiche More on the Seagull The refreshed Seagull has put on a few pounds, with its exterior dimensions swelling to 4,205 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, and 1,570 mm high. Its wheelbase has also grown by 150 mm to 2,650 mm. Because of its larger size, the new Seagull’s curb weight is rated between 1,180 and 1,255 kg. All new trims in the MIIT listings feature 205/60R16 tyres, a meatier change from the current car’s 165 and 175 section tyres. The refreshed BYD Seagull. Credit: MIIT The refresh also brings a punchier motor, with its single front motor now putting out 95 kW (127 hp), up 40 kW (54 hp) from the current car’s top trim in China. Its top speed has also received a slight boost, now rated at 150 km/h. The new hatchback’s LFP battery will be provided by Shaoxing FinDreams Battery, a subsidiary of BYD’s FinDreams, though the MIIT listing hasn’t published capacity or range figures. It’s built on a low-voltage 400V platform, and it won’t support BYD’s Flash Charging standards. The current Seagull offers only air-cooled batteries on its entry-level 305 km trims, which may affect charging speeds and pack lifespan in hot climates. It’s unclear if BYD will still offer air-cooled options to bring down the new Seagull’s entry price. According to China EV DataTracker, BYD delivered 8,879 Seagull units domestically in July 2026. Once China’s best-selling car, the Seagull has fallen from grace, it’s throne usurped by the Geely EX2 and the Leapmotor B03X. The BYD Seagull’s domestic deliveries, from August 2025 to July 2026.Source: China EV DataTracker The refresh, along with key additions like LiDAR, may be crucial for BYD to bring its mini hatchback back into the limelight. Source: 3YC User Report 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