BYD Seagull
The BYD Seagull is a battery electric city car manufactured by BYD Auto since 2023. Positioned below the Dolphin within BYD's line-up, it is currently the smallest BYD vehicle, occupying the A00-class in Chinese segmentation. It is part of the Ocean Series product line and marketed in China through Ocean Network-branded dealerships and stores.
The car is sold in some Latin American markets as the BYD Dolphin Mini, in Europe as the BYD Dolphin Surf, and in some Asia-Pacific markets as the BYD Atto 1.
Overview
The Seagull was introduced on 27April 2023 in China. Unlike its 3-door rivals in the sub-100,000 yuan A0-class electric car segment, the Seagull features a 4-seat, 5-door configuration in a hatchback body style with a length of only. According to Chinese publications, it is targeted towards younger customers seeking simpler means of transportation.The exterior design of the Seagull combines numerous sharp lines, angular shaped headlights, and a sloping roofline with rear lamps connected by a light bar. Interior space utilization is prioritized by increasing the wheelbase-to-length ratio at 66 percent, higher than the BYDDolphin at 64percent, along with the use of the thinner blade battery. In line with other BYD Ocean models, the dashboard design has a "wing" design depicting a seagull's wing with a two-tone design, and equipped with a rotatable 10.1-inch touch-screen infotainment system along with a 5-inch digital instrument cluster.
The Seagull is equipped with six airbags, rear disc brakes, electronic parking brake, and electronic stability programme. Its body in white contains 61% of high-strength steel, and uses hot-forming with a tensile strength of over 1,500 MPa in key parts.
Following its world premiere at Auto Shanghai in the second half of April 2023, BYD started delivering the Seagull in China. Upon its release, BYD received 10,000 orders for the Seagull in 24 hours. On 29November 2023, the 200,000th Seagull rolled off the assembly line, only seven months after its introduction. Due to its low selling price at below CN¥90,000 or US$12,000, the Seagull has also garnered curiosity and praise from international media and industry experts.
2024 update
In March 2024, BYD reduced the price of the Seagull by five percent in China with the release of the Seagull Honor Edition as the 2024 model year. The Seagull Honor Edition introduced a new body colour option, Ice Blue, with a Sea Blue interior colour.2025 facelift
In February 2025, BYD introduced the updated Seagull in China. It received revised front and rear bumper design, revised interior elements, and the addition of BYD's advanced driver assistance system marketed as God's Eye C and DiPilot 100.Export markets
The Seagull has been exported since 2024, mostly to Latin American markets. BYD also plans to launch an upgraded European market variant of the Seagull in 2025. According to BYD Europe executive Michael Shu, the European market Seagull will be "a different concept, but still a Seagull."Africa
South Africa
The Seagull was launched in South Africa as the Dolphin Surf on 16 September 2025. It is available in two variants: Comfort and Dynamic.Asia
Indonesia
The Seagull was launched in Indonesia as the Atto 1 on 23 July 2025 at the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. It is available in two variants: Dynamic and Premium. The Indonesian-market model shares the same front fascia design with the European-market Dolphin Surf and the pre-facelift Seagull. The BYD Atto 1 became the best selling EV in Indonesia as of October 2025 surpassing the Wuling Bingo EV, it is also one of the top selling car model in Indonesia by late 2025, reaching over 18,000 units.Philippines
The Seagull went on sale in the Philippines in October 2024 in a single variant, equipped with a 30.88 kWh battery.Australia
The Seagull, marketed as Atto 1, was released in Australia in November 2025, with two variants: the "Essential" with a powertrain and a 30 kWh battery, giving it a combined WLTP range of ; and the "Premium" with a powertrain and a 43.2 kWH battery, with a combined WLTP range of.Europe
The European market model was introduced in Europe in April 2025 as the Dolphin Surf. The Dolphin Surf has a revised front end and rear bumper, therefore its length was increased to. Three trim levels are available, which are Active, Boost and Comfort. The Active trim is equipped with a 30 kWh battery, while the other trims uses a 43.2 kWh battery.Latin America
Brazil
The Seagull went on sale in Brazil as the Dolphin Mini in February 2024. It is available in two variants, a 4-seater version and a 5-seater version, the latter became available in July 2024. Both variants are equipped with a 38.88 kWh battery. In early 2025, the Dolphin Mini will be assembled in Brazil at BYD's Camaçari plant alongside the BYD Song Pro.Colombia
The Seagull went on sale in Colombia in April 2024. It is available in two variants, dubbed the GL and GS, which are equipped with a 30.88 kWh and 38.88 kWh battery respectively.Mexico
The Seagull went on sale in Mexico as the Dolphin Mini in March 2024. It is available in two variants, dubbed the Dolphin Mini and Dolphin Mini Plus, which are equipped with a 30.88 kWh and 38.88 kWh battery respectively.Uruguay
The Seagull went on sale in Uruguay in January 2024. It is available in two variants, dubbed the EV300 and EV400, which are equipped with a 30.08 kWh and 38.88 kWh battery respectively.Specifications
In China, there are currently three trims offered: a base model called the "Vitality Edition", a higher specification "Freedom Edition", and a top-specification variant called the "Flying Edition". All three models are powered by a single permanent magnet synchronous motor driving the front wheels, with a top speed of, a claimed 0– acceleration time of 4.9 seconds, and a 0– time of 13 seconds.Both the Vitality and Freedom models come with a FinDreams 30 kWh LFP Blade battery, enabling a cruising range rating of on the CLTC; the Flying model sports a larger 38 kWh battery pack and a range of approximately. The battery can be recharged via a household AC power plug at 6.6kW, or via a DC fast charger at 30 or 40kW, during which it reportedly can be charged from 30% to 80% capacity in 30 minutes.
Powertrain
Recall
On 30April 2024, BYD issued a recall for 16,666 Seagull units in China due to reversing camera software failure. It affects units produced between 7April 2023 and 31May 2023. The recall will be conducted through an over-the-air update.Sales
Upon its release, BYD received 10,000 orders for the Seagull in 24 hours. On 29November 2023, the 200,000th Seagull rolled off the assembly line, only seven months after its introduction.| Year | China | Indonesia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Uruguay | Total production |
| 2023 | 239,270 | 280,217 | |||||
| 2024 | 453,593 | 21,937 | 1,513 | 1,133 | 1,667 | 479,294 | |
| 2025 | 310,956 | 22,582 | 32,490 | 529,537 |