BYD K-Car vs BYD Seagull Range, Charging, Price Comparison

	BYD Racco BYD Seagull Active

Price	$17,000.00 $25,000.00
Our Rating	5.8 6.0
Brand	BYD BYD
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

Single variant (Japan-focused kei EV) BYD Seagull (also known as Dolphin Mini / Atto 1 in some markets)
BYD Dolphin Surf or Dolphin Mini in some markets

LAUNCH

Announced	2025 Japan Mobility Show 2023, April 18
Status	Pre-production Available to order. Released 2023, April 26
Country of origin	China China
Base Price	$17,000 € 23,000 £ 18,700

PERFORMANCE

Power	Electric motor, front-wheel drive FWD 75 hp (55 kW)
Torque	135 Nm (100 lb-ft)
Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is.	13 sec 0-62 mph
Max Speed	81 mph (130 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	20 kWh 30 kWh usable
Tech	LFP “Blade” battery BYD Blade LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Range	(WLTP): 112 mi / 180 km 137 mi WLTP
Consumption	248 Wh/mi WLTP
Recuperation	Regenerative braking (mild)
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 6.6 kW
DC Charging	Up to 100 kW (fast charge supported) CCS 30 kW, 30-80% in 30 min
Others	Optimized for short urban trips Battery heating & protection features

BODY

Type	4-door compact kei car (sliding rear doors) 5 door hatchback, 5 seats
Platform	Dedicated small EV architecture BYD e-Platform 3.0
Dimensions	3.4 m L × 1.48 m W × 2.0 m H 3,780 × 1,715 × 1,540 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	0.32 Cd
Wheelbase	2500 mm (98.4 in)
Clearance	131 - 154 mm (5.2 - 6.1 in)
Weight	EU: 1160 kg unladen
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear twist-beam
Wheels	Compact urban design R15, R16
Trunk/Boot	230 L (up to 930 L with rear seats folded)
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	No
Others	61% high-strength steel body

DISPLAYS

Centre	Floating touchscreen 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen (DiLink system)
Driver's Display	Digital instrument cluster 7"
Head-Up	No
Others	Minimal, clean layout Wireless charging pad & USB ports

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats
Roof	Floating roof design Fixed
Parking Aids	Rear sensors, reversing camera, automatic parking
Connectivity	Basic EV infotainment Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
Others	Sliding doors for tight city parking Keyless entry & start, power windows, heated seats (optional)

SAFETY

Airbags	8 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system
Driving Aids	Basic ADAS Front radar, 360 camera system, reverse camera, Front Cross Pedestrian Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System
Crash Tests	NCAP 2023: 5 stars

Note

Others

BYD’s first Japan-specific kei EV
Targets Japan’s small-city commuter market Global Names: Dolphin Mini / Dolphin Surf / Atto 1 (depending on market)
Cold Weather Range: Drops to ~150 mi in freezing conditions
Warranty: Lifetime battery warranty (first owner, China)