BYD Seagull Exports Top 1 Million Units: What International Buyers Need to Know in 2025

By Xinbang Export Team  ·  June 18, 2026  ·  5 min read

The BYD Seagull has become the world's fastest-selling affordable electric vehicle — and demand from overseas importers has never been higher. Here is everything you need to know about sourcing it directly from China.

The Numbers Behind the Seagull's Global Rise

In June 2025, BYD confirmed that cumulative sales of the Seagull surpassed the 1 million unit milestone — a record for any sub-$15,000 EV globally. The model, marketed as the Dolphin Mini in select export markets, is now available in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the Philippines, and is actively expanding into Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

For international importers, this growth signals a clear shift: affordable Chinese EVs are no longer a niche prospect — they are a mainstream B2B opportunity.

Why the Seagull Is the #1 Requested EV Among Xinbang's Import Clients

At Xinbang, inquiry volume for the Seagull has grown significantly over the past 12 months. The reasons our B2B clients cite most often:

• Price-to-spec ratio — no other EV at this price point offers LFP battery chemistry, an 8-inch touchscreen, and ADAS features
• Low total cost of ownership — ideal for taxi fleets, ride-hailing operators, and entry-level retail dealers in emerging markets
• Brand trust — BYD's global reputation makes reselling easier; consumers recognise the name
• Parts availability — BYD's expanding global service network reduces after-sales risk for importers

BYD Seagull Export Specifications (2025 Model Year)

Specifications apply to the standard export variant. Custom configurations (colour, trim, RHD conversion) available for orders of 20+ units.

• Dimensions: 3,780 × 1,715 × 1,540 mm
• Powertrain: Single front motor, 55 kW / 135 Nm
• Battery: 38.88 kWh LFP Blade Battery
• Range (CLTC): Up to 405 km
• Charging: DC fast charge 0–80% in approx. 30 minutes
• Safety: 5-star C-NCAP; 6 airbags standard on upper trims
• Warranty: 6 years / 150,000 km battery warranty

How to Import BYD Seagull Through Xinbang

As an authorized BYD export agent, Xinbang manages the full process from quotation to destination port. Our standard B2B process:

1. Submit inquiry with target market, quantity, and specifications
2. Receive FOB/CIF quotation within 24 hours
3. Sign pro-forma invoice and confirm deposit (30% T/T)
4. Pre-production customization (colour, RHD/LHD, accessories)
5. Pre-delivery inspection (PDI) at Shenzhen / Tianjin port
6. Loading & documentation (CO, B/L, packing list, homologation certs)
7. Balance payment on B/L copy; vessel departure notification

Typical lead time from order confirmation to port loading: 21–35 days.

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