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BYD’s $10,000 EV blows a tire at nearly 90 mph — Watch what happens

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BYD’s $10,000 EV blows a tire at nearly 90 mph — Watch what happens

BYD updated its lowest-priced electric car, the Seagull, which starts at around $10,000 in China, with a few extras, including a high-speed tire blowout system that stabilizes the vehicle at nearly 90 mph.

If the $10,000 price tag wasn’t enough, BYD is giving buyers even more reason to check out its entry-level electric hatch.

The Seagull is among BYD’s most popular vehicles, sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe and the UK and as the Dolphin Mini in other global markets.

BYD launched the second-generation Seagull EV last week, starting at just 62,900 yuan, or about $9,500. That’s including BYD’s limited-time Super Trade-In incentive.

Regular prices start at 65,900 yuan ($9,900), which is still less than its predecessor. The first-generation Seagull EV started at 69,900 yuan ($10,500) without incentives, making it BYD’s most affordable purely electric vehicle in China.

For its second generation, the Seagull is bigger, more advanced, and adds a bit more luxury to the entry-level segment.

The new BYD Seagull is 4,205 mm long, 1,810 mm wide, and 1,570 mm high, with a 2,650 mm wheelbase. That’s 425 mm longer and has a 150 mm longer wheelbase than the previous model.

Thanks to the added space, BYD’s electric hatch now offers room for five passengers, up from four seats that the first-gen Seagull had.

BYD added several new features with its latest tech, including a bigger 15.6″ infotainment screen with its DiLink 150 smart cockpit system and a “140 km/h high-speed tire blowout stability system” as standard.



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