Ultra-low FOBCity-friendly sizeBlade LFP battery

The BYD Seagull is China's runaway best-selling budget EV — a compact city hatchback with BYD's safe Blade LFP battery, ideal for high-volume, cost-sensitive export markets.

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BYD Seagull

FOB China from $9,000

PowertrainBEV
SegmentA00 city car
BodyHatchback
Range305 km CLTC
Battery30.1–38.9 kWh
Motor55 kW
DrivetrainFWD
Seats5
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About the BYD Seagull

The BYD Seagull is the model that redefined the entry-level EV. Built on BYD's e-Platform 3.0 with the company's own safe Blade LFP battery, it packs genuine engineering into a sub-$13,000 city car. For exporters it is the single highest-volume opportunity in the catalogue: low FOB, low shipping cube, and a price point that opens first-time-EV demand in Latin America and the Middle East.

Why buyers choose it

  • Lowest FOB of any real EV
  • Safe Blade LFP chemistry
  • Compact shipping footprint
  • Proven global demand
Driving range305 km CLTC
Battery capacity30.1–38.9 kWh
Battery & charging

30.1–38.9 kWh Blade LFP · up to 305 km CLTC · AC 6.6 kW / DC fast-charge 30–80% in ~30 min

WarrantyTypically 6 years / 150,000 km vehicle, 8 years battery (confirm per market)
Best forUrban buyers, ride-share fleets and dealers chasing the lowest entry EV price
Landed cost

BYD Seagull landed price by country

Estimated CIF cost delivered to each market. Click a country for the full breakdown.

DestinationFOBFreightDuty (est.)Landed (CIF)
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates $9,000 $1,600 $535 $11,834 Details →
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia $9,000 $1,700 $540 $11,989 Details →
🇨🇱 Chile $9,000 $2,000 $666 $12,315 Details →
🇵🇪 Peru $9,000 $2,100 $672 $12,421 Details →
🇨🇴 Colombia $9,000 $2,000 $888 $12,587 Details →
🇲🇽 Mexico $9,000 $1,800 $1,090 $12,589 Details →
🇮🇱 Israel $9,000 $2,200 $1,356 $13,305 Details →
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan $9,000 $2,500 $1,740 $13,939 Details →
🇷🇺 Russia $9,000 $2,600 $2,340 $14,739 Details →
🇧🇷 Brazil $9,000 $2,400 $2,875 $15,074 Details →

Landed costs are indicative for 2026 (FOB + freight + insurance + import duty + clearance). Confirm the exact quote for your port and quantity on WhatsApp.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to export a BYD Seagull from China?
The BYD Seagull starts around $9,000 FOB China. Landed (CIF) cost depends on your country's freight and import duty — use our calculator or ask on WhatsApp for an exact quote.
What is the cheapest country to import the BYD Seagull to?
Among our listed markets, United Arab Emirates has the lowest estimated landed cost at about $11,834 CIF.
What is the range of the BYD Seagull?
The BYD Seagull offers approximately 305 km CLTC of range (CLTC/NEDC per spec).
Is the BYD Seagull available in left-hand drive for export?
Yes. We supply China-origin, left-hand-drive BYD Seagull units for export to LHD markets.