BYD’s new subcompact brings cutting-edge tech and affordability together. The 2026 Seagull—marketed internationally as the Dolphin Mini was launched on May 11, 2026, following its reveal at the Beijing Motor Show. With prices between $10,300 and $12,600, the updated subcompact brings advanced driver-assistance hardware to the budget segment via a new “Surf” trim. This configuration offers an optional LiDAR system and a manufacturer-claimed 251-mile driving range.
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Democratizing Advanced SensorsHistorically, LiDAR arrays have been reserved for premium EVs to support complex technologies – especially relating to ADAS. By offering this technology on an entry-level platform, BYD is bringing a high-tech experience to the masses. This aligns with the automaker’s strategy, a tactic also observed in BYD’s 1,000-horsepower Formula SL sedan.Efficiency vs. MassPowering the Seagull Surf is BYD’s proprietary lithium iron phosphate (LFP) Blade Battery. While the 251-mile rating is based on the more optimistic China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle (CLTC) rather than North Ame …
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Author: Yash Bajaj
