2026 BYD Seagull Launches May 11 as First A00-Class EV with Optional LiDAR

The 2026 BYD Seagull will officially launch on May 11, with the automaker positioning it as "the first A00-segment vehicle capable of being equipped with LiDAR." The new model has already arrived at dealerships, featuring updated exterior and interior designs as well as an upgraded motor output increased to 60 kW. It offers a CLTC-rated all-electric range of 505 kilometers. The vehicle comes with enhanced dual windshield wipers for improved wiping performance and is available in five exterior colors: Sunny White, Sprout Green, Peach Pink, Mint Aqua, and Orange Glow. Interior color options include Dune Pink, Ocean Blue, and Oat Beige. The rear badge reads “God’s Eye B,” indicating that the model can be optionally equipped with a LiDAR system. According to previously leaked pre-reservation pricing documents, the new Seagull will be offered in four trims—Vitality, Freedom, Ease, and Soar—with respective prices of RMB 65,000, RMB 75,000, RMB 75,000, and RMB 80,000. The Freedom and Soar trims can be optionally equipped with the “God’s Eye B” package, adding RMB 12,000 to the pre-reservation price.