We discover this BYD in France, but 1 million units are already on the road!
This page is translated from the original post "Nous découvrons cette BYD en France, mais 1 million d’exemplaires circulent déjà !" in French.
- 19/06/2025 15:08
The BYD Seagull, known in France as Dolphin Surf, has surpassed one million units sold in just two years.
The electric city car BYD Seagull, launched in April 2023 and sold from the following month, crossed the symbolic milestone of one million units sold by early June 2025, according to registration data. This total includes sales made in China and internationally.
Last May, BYD sold 60,100 units of this model, bringing cumulative sales to 993,000, according to figures published on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Weekly registration data indicates that the one million mark was crossed in the first week of June. During the presentation of the Seal 06 EV model in Chengdu on June 6, BYD had already announced that Seagull sales were nearing this threshold.
BYD rides the Dolphin wave
In China, the Seagull accounts for nearly 14% of the brand’s total sales, making it the third best-selling car in the country, behind the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV and the Geely Xingyuan. Offered at launch for 73,800 yuan (approximately 10,000 euros), it is now available starting at 63,800 yuan (about 8,500 euros), illustrating the significant price pressure prevailing in the Chinese market, including in the entry-level segment.
Under the name Dolphin Surf, the Seagull made its grand debut in France on May 21, 2025. It is offered starting at 19,990 euros, with a larger battery than in China. Three levels of powertrain and range are available: the entry-level “Active” version (88 hp, 30 kWh battery) offers 220 km of WLTP range. The “Boost” model retains this engine but upgrades to 43.2 kWh for 322 km. Finally, the “Comfort” trim, more powerful (156 hp) and equipped with the same battery, displays 310 km of range. Fast charging reaches 65 or 85 kW depending on the battery, allowing a charge from 30% to 80% in 22 minutes and from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. It is also 210 mm longer compared to the Chinese model.
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