The BYD Seagull (see specs), additionally marketed because the Dolphin Mini in some areas, was named the 2025 World City Automobile on the New York Worldwide Auto Present on 16 April 2025. The award class, a part of the World Automobile Awards, highlights automobiles designed for metropolis environments. A panel of 96 automotive journalists from 30 international locations chosen the winner.
On the occasion, BYD’s govt vp, Stella Li, is the primary girl and Chinese language govt named 2025 World Automobile Particular person of the Yr.
The Seagull competed in opposition to 12 preliminary contenders, with the Hyundai Inster/Casper Electrical and Mini Cooper Electrical making the ultimate shortlist. Eligible automobiles needed to be accessible in at the very least two main markets throughout two continents, have annual manufacturing exceeding 5,000 models, and measure not than 4.25 meters. The Seagull met all necessities and secured the highest spot.
This marks one other achievement for BYD within the World Automobile Awards. Final 12 months, the BYD Dolphin was a Prime Three finalist in the identical class, whereas the BYD Seal was nominated for World Automobile of the Yr. Stella Li acknowledged the popularity, stating it displays the corporate’s deal with sustainable expertise and world customer support.
The 2025 Seagull’s beginning value in China is 69,800 yuan (roughly 9,540 USD). The Seagull measures 3,780 mm lengthy, 1,715 mm extensive, and 1,540 mm tall with a 2,500 mm wheelbase. Energy comes from a front-mounted 55 kW (74 hp) electrical motor. Patrons can select between two lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs: a 30.1 kWh unit offering 305 km (CLTC) vary or a bigger 38.9 kWh model providing 405 km (CLTC) vary. It additionally has quick charging, a 12.8-inch infotainment show, heated entrance seats, and USB fast-charging ports. Security options resembling autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and lane departure warnings are additionally customary.
The most recent 2025 Seagull introduces superior driver-assistance options for the entry-level EV market, together with freeway autopilot, reminiscence navigation, and automatic parking, exceeding typical L2 autonomy. Its DiPilot 100 system makes use of twelve cameras, 5 radars, and twelve ultrasonic sensors.
