BYD Preps Fresh Electric Hatch to Sit Between Dolphin and Seagull

BYD is widening its electric lineup with another hatchback that will slot into the gap between the Dolphin and the entry-level Seagull, also sold abroad as the Dolphin Surf. The move points to a strategy of covering nearly every rung of the affordable EV ladder rather than relying on a single hit model.

The new car would land above the Seagull in both footprint and price, giving buyers a step-up option without jumping straight to the larger Dolphin. Details on power, range, and launch timing remain under wraps for now.

For a brand already known for aggressive pricing, filling this middle slot could put pressure on rivals in the budget hatch segment. More specifics are expected closer to launch.