BYD Dolphin Mini launched in South America as a rebadged BYD Seagull

The BYD Seagull has entered the South American electric vehicle market. The cheapest BYD EV is coming with a different name but retains the specs of the Seagull. The South American version of the Seagull is called the Dolphin Mini and will retail for the equivalent of $20,000. The BYD Seagull was launched in China back in April 2023 with a price tag in the region of $10,200 to $12,500.

Features

The BYD Dolphin Mini is the international version of the Seagull and it has already berthed in several South American markets. According to the reports, deliveries of the Dolphin Mini in Uruguay have kicked off while sales will begin in Brazil by the end of February. The Seagull was a very successful model in China, grossing over 280,000 units in sales in China last year. It is an all-electric 5-door hatchback with the base model featuring a 30.08kWh battery with a CLTC range of 305km. The top model comes with a 38.88kWh LFP battery that delivers a CLTC range of 405km.

Both variants of the BYD Seagull feature a 55kW motor with a peak torque of 135Nm. The top speed of the Seagull is 135km/h and it can go from 0 to 50km/h in 4.9 seconds. The Seagull has dimensions of 3780 x 1715 x1540mm and a wheelbase of 2500mm. The car can accommodate four persons and its wheel size is 165/65 R15.

The BYD Dolphin Mini has arrived in Uruguay in two battery versions of 30kWh and 38kWh respectively. The Dolphin Mini EV300 offers a 300km NEDC range while the Dolphin Mini EV400 offers a 380km NEDC range.

Pricing & Availability

The EV300 retails for $21,990 while the Dolphin Mini EV400 is priced at $23,990. In Brazil, the testing cars of the Dolphin Mini have arrived at dealerships and reviews are already available for the model. In Brazil, the Dolphin Mini will have an equivalent starting price of $20,100, with the bigger battery model retailing for $23,200. The Dolphin Mini is expected to also enter other markets in the coming months including Europe.

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