BYD's upcoming 'Great Seagull' electric hatchback is spotted with LiDAR and a 2650 mm wheelbase
According to CarNewsChina, BYD’s upcoming electric hatchback called the Great Seagull has been spotted with a LiDAR sensor on the roof, an extended wheelbase of 2650 mm, and a 4205 mm/1810 mm/1570 mm footprint. It uses FinDreams LFP batteries in 30 kWh and 39.2 kWh options, with a CLTC range of 320–420 km and a top speed of 150 km/h; it sits between the Seagull and the Dolphin in size and is positioned as a more premium, feature-rich alternative. July 2026 domestic Seagull deliveries were 10,103 units, while the Dolphin delivered 16,829 units, per China EV DataTracker.
Key facts
- 01Wheelbase extended to 2650 mm for the Great Seagull.
- 02Battery options are 30 kWh and 39.2 kWh with CLTC range 320–420 km.
- 03Top speed is 150 km/h and roof LiDAR indicates DiPilot 300 support.
- 04Great Seagull is positioned as a premium, more feature-rich alternative to the Seagull and Dolphin.
- 05Wheelbase extended to 2650 mm for the Great Seagull.
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