BYD Seagull GL
- Power Type: Battery electric (BEV)
- Body Type: Hatchback
- PowerTrain: FWD
- Power Output: 55 kW
PROS
- Very low price for an EV with a 380 km range on the GS.
- Blade LFP battery and fast charging, up to 85 kW on the GS.
- Small and easy to park, with a 10.1" rotating screen and plenty of tech for the price.
CONS
- The GL’s 280 km range suits city use only.
- Seats only four, and its top speed of 130 km/h is modest.
The BYD Seagull GL is the entry trim of BYD’s smallest EV, sold in Colombia as the Seagull 300 GL. It is a hatchback with a single front motor driving the front wheels, rated at 55 kW (73.8 hp) and 135 N·m. BYD sells the same car as the Dolphin Mini, Dolphin Surf and Atto 1 elsewhere. In Colombia it is the cheaper of two trims; the other is the 400 GS.
The GL has a 30.08 kWh LFP Blade battery and a claimed 300 km on the CLTC cycle, a Chinese test that usually gives higher numbers than WLTP. No WLTP or EPA figure for the GL turned up, and usable battery capacity isn’t published. A South African report lists 322 km WLTP for the larger GS; that is unconfirmed. A Colombian outlet estimates about 270 km in real driving, which is an estimate, not a test result. The Colombian GL has a CCS2 port, 30 kW DC and 5.6 kW AC, with listed 0–100% times of about 45 minutes on DC and 5 hours 24 minutes on AC. These are manufacturer figures, and other markets list 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC for the larger battery. No 10–80% time for the GL was found. Independent testing of the 38 kWh car measured 43 minutes at a 40 kW peak. The GL’s lower peak rate suggests a similar or longer time, but that is an inference, not a measurement.
The 300 GL launched in Colombia at COP 76.99 million, and the 400 GS at COP 86.99 million. In China the 30 kWh version launched at CNY 73,800 (about US$10,700). Both are launch prices and may have changed. It suits city commuters and second-car households with short daily distances and home AC charging, and a 30 kW DC peak makes frequent long trips awkward. Within BYD’s Colombian lineup it is the cheapest EV, below the Yuan Up (about COP 105 million) and the Dolphin (about COP 130 million). Colombian coverage names the JAC E10X, Changan E-Star and Renault Kwid E-Tech as rivals at a similar price. The Kwid E-Tech is the closest direct comparison: also a small, low-priced electric hatchback, at a similar price in the same market.
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Full Electric Vehicle Specifications
MODEL
| Full Name | BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini GL |
| Segment | City car (A0/A-segment) |
| Class A collection of items, goods, or services grouped together by common attributes | 5-door electric hatchback |
| Warranty | Varies by market; one source lists 6 years / 150,000 km |
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
| Base Price | About US$22,990 (Argentina launch) |
| Availability Status | On sale (first generation) |
| Markets Available | Latin America (e.g. Argentina, Colombia) |
POWER
| Fuel Type A fuel type is the specific source of energy or chemical substance used to power a vehicle, machinery, or heating system | Electric (BEV) |
| Engine An engine is a machine that converts energy (such as heat, fuel, or steam) into mechanical force, power, and motion | None |
| Generator generator is a device, machine, or person that produces or creates something, most commonly a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. | None |
| Battery Capacity | 30.08 kWh LFP Blade |
| Range | Up to 280 km |
| DC Charging | Up to 65 kW |
| Charging Time | Not confirmed |
| AC Charging | Not confirmed |
| Energy Consumption | Not confirmed |
| Regen Braking | Yes |
PERFORMANCE
| Power Output | 55 kW (75 PS) |
| 0–100 km/h 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. | Roughly 9.5 s |
| Motor Configuration | Single front motor, FWD |
| Torque | 135 N·m |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h |
BODY & DIMENSIONS
| Dimensions | 3,780 × 1,715 × 1,540 mm |
| Platform | BYD e-Platform 3.0 |
| Suspensions | Not confirmed |
| Boot Capacity | About 930 L with rear seats folded |
| Kerb Weight | About 1,240 kg |
| Ground Clearance | Not confirmed |
| Bonnet Capacity | None (EV frunk not offered) |
| Sunroof | No |
| Wheels | Not confirmed |
| Towing | Not rated |
SAFETY & DRIVER ASSISTANCE
| Airbags | 4 (Colombia spec) |
| ADAS Features | ACC, AEB and lane departure assist |
| Autonomous Driving Level | Level 1–2 driver assist at most |
| Crash Test Ratings | Not confirmed |
| Over-the-Air Updates | Not confirmed |
COMFORT & SEATING
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Seat Material | Manual seat adjustment |
DISPLAYS & CONNECTIVITY
| Centre Screen | 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen (DiLink) |
| Mirror Link | Not confirmed |
| Driver's Display | 7-inch digital cluster |
| Head-Up Display | No |
TECHNOLOGY
| Vehicle-to-Load | Not confirmed |
| Vehicle-to-Grid | No |
ADDITIONAL SPECS
| Headlight Type | Not confirmed |
| Navigation System | Not confirmed |
| Remote Parking | No |
Note
| Additional Notes | Entry trim with the smaller battery |
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Disclaimer Note
Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may reflect WLTP, CLTC, or EPA test conditions. Import prices in your local are estimates based on grey-market landing costs and exclude duties, clearing fees, and local taxes. Figures are subject to change without notice. Always verify with your local importer before purchase. We can not guarantee that the information on this page is 100% correct
