After the seal and the dolphin, seagull soon? This is about cars, not animals! THE Chinese manufacturer BYDthe world champion in battery production, has just released a new model in its assortment with the names of animals. Seagull, seagull in French! She joins the seal and dolphin in the BYD galaxy. Which also matters Chinese imperial dynasties (Han, Tang, Yuan, Song), and warships (Frigate, Destroyer). While Seal and Dolphin are currently only available in China, the latter may well hit the European market in the coming months. It is a rival to the Zoé, specifically the e-208 or ë-C3. her little sister Chaika has just been introduced in China. She can do well compete with Dacia Spring if it was offered in Europe!

BYD wants more small models

This is no longer surprising There are more Chinese brands. All over the world and in Europe, they are beginning to gain ground against historically stronger foreign manufacturers. They look a lot at a foreigner, export to Europe and around the world. Aiways, Seres or even MG for example, came to France. The latter even exceeded 10,000 registrations in 2022! As for BYD, the case is similar. The manufacturer formalized its arrival in France at the last Paris Motor Show in November. Initially, three models will be offered: the Han sedan, the Atto 3 crossover and the large 7-seater Tang SUV. So a mini-electric city car like this new Seagull would make sense and could come decrease in the level of the BYD range in Europe, next to the Dolphin city car…

Spring vs. Dacia for Europe?

“Chaika” is a small city car the dimensions are roughly the same as the Kwid, but 14 centimeters wider than its competitor. her silhouette tortured, but seems to give pride of place to internal volumes. How famous kei-cars are in the Japanese market! She carries a Electric motor with a capacity of 75 horsepower, who trains his 1160 kg. The battery provides 30.7 kWh and can provide autonomy up to 400 kilometers.

In any case, this is exactly what the Chinese media are counting on, since the brand has not yet disclosed the final figures. It should be sold there from 8,000 to 12,000 euros. The price, even revised upwards by us, will make it very competitive! It is still too early to talk about its appearance, but knowing the unexpected effect that BYD likes, something tells us that this little seagull can migrate to our longitudes…