What's The Excess From BYD Seagull To So Interested In The Chinese Market?

Delivery of BYD Seagull. (Doc. ithome)

JAKARTA - BYD set a new record with its flagship model, Seagull, with the delivery of 200 thousand units from the assembly line on November 29. This news proves the high popularity and positive acceptance of Chinese consumers of the electric car.

First launched at the end of April, Seagull managed to achieve extraordinary achievements in just seven months. Selling data shows that BYD Seagull has increased every month since it was sold in China. In October alone, total sales reached 43,350 units.

Quoted from the Carnewschina page, Thursday, November 30, this car is positioned in the market with a price range of between 73,800 yuan to 89,800 yuan, or around Rp160 million to Rp195 million. Very affordable isn't it? At this price, BYD Seagull has filled its own niche in China's competitive electric car (EV) landscape.

In terms of specifications, BYD Seagull is also no less classy equipped with a 55 kW electric motor (75 hp), allowing it to reach a top speed of 130 km/hour, which is perfect for use in urban areas. By offering two battery options, each with an impressive range. First, a 30 kWh BYD LFP battery with a CLTC range of up to 305 km, and second, a 38 kWh BYD LFP battery with a CLTC range of up to 405 km. Both battery configurations support DC fast charging, allowing Seagull to charge up to 80% in 30 minutes.

With a compact dimension, BYD Seagull is an attractive choice with a length of 3780 mm, a width of 1715 mm, and a height of 1540 mm, and a wheelbase of 2500 mm. This car has a 4-seater configuration and 5 doors, occupying a special position in the electric vehicle market.

The Seagull interior also provides a comfortable driving experience with a 5-inch instrument cluster for important information and a 12.8-inch infotainment display that enhances the entire experience in the car.

Meanwhile in Indonesia, the emergence of two BYD electric cars in Jakarta seems to be a sign that they will soon enter Indonesia. Well, it's interesting to wait, if BYD will also introduce this BYD Seagull in Indonesia.