BYD Seagull vs Wuling Hongguang Mini EV

	BYD Seagull Active Wuling Hongguang Mini EV

Price	$25,000.00 $5,000.00
Our Rating	6.0 3.3
Brand	BYD Wuling
Category	Cars Cars

MODEL

Models

BYD Seagull (also known as Dolphin Mini / Atto 1 in some markets)
BYD Dolphin Surf or Dolphin Mini in some markets Models: Mini EV, Mini EV Macaron, Mini EV GameBoy Edition

LAUNCH

Announced	2023, April 18 2020
Status	Available to order. Released 2023, April 26 In production
Country of origin	China China
Base Price	€ 23,000 £ 18,700 Starting around $5,000

PERFORMANCE

Power	FWD 75 hp (55 kW) 27–41 HP; Rear-wheel drive
Torque	135 Nm (100 lb-ft) 85 Nm
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 20 sec (0–100 km/h, estimated)
Max Speed	81 mph (130 km/h) 62 mph (100 km/h)

BATTERY

Capacity	30 kWh usable 9.3 / 13.9 / 17.3 kWh
Tech	BYD Blade LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Range	137 mi WLTP (mi WLTP) 75–130 miles (120–210 km CLTC)
Consumption	248 Wh/mi WLTP 10–12 kWh/100 km
Recuperation	Regenerative braking (mild) Regenerative braking
Heat Pump
AC Charging	Type 2 6.6 kW 6.5 hours (220V standard)
DC Charging	CCS 30 kW, 30-80% in 30 min
Others	Battery heating & protection features Simple plug-in home charging

BODY

Type	5 door hatchback, 5 seats 3-door hatchback (4 seats)
Platform	BYD e-Platform 3.0 SGMW electric micro platform
Dimensions	3,780 × 1,715 × 1,540 mm (L×W×H): 2,917 × 1,493 × 1,621 mm
Drag Co-Efficient	0.32 Cd 0.38
Wheelbase	2500 mm (98.4 in) 1,940 mm
Clearance	131 - 154 mm (5.2 - 6.1 in) 125 mm
Weight	EU: 1160 kg unladen 665–760 kg
Suspension	Front MacPherson struts, rear twist-beam Front MacPherson / Rear Leaf Spring
Wheels	R15, R16 12–13 inch steel/alloy
Trunk/Boot	230 L (up to 930 L with rear seats folded) 74–741 L (rear seats folded)
Frunk/Bonnet	No
Towing	No
Others	61% high-strength steel body Extremely compact turning radius (~4.2 m)

DISPLAYS

Centre	10.1-inch rotating touchscreen (DiLink system) Basic infotainment (8-inch touchscreen on GameBoy Edition)
Driver's Display	7" 7-inch digital instrument cluster
Head-Up	No
Others	Wireless charging pad & USB ports Simple layout, physical controls

COMFORT

Seats	Heated front seats 4 cloth seats, folding rear bench
Roof	Fixed Optional two-tone design
Parking Aids	Rear sensors, reversing camera, automatic parking Rear sensors, optional reverse camera
Connectivity	Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Bluetooth, USB; no Android Auto/CarPlay
Others	Keyless entry & start, power windows, heated seats (optional) Manual windows on base trim, A/C standard on higher trims

SAFETY

Airbags	8 airbags: front, side, rear, including head airbag system Driver + passenger (on select trims)
Driving Aids	Front radar, 360 camera system, reverse camera, Front Cross Pedestrian Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Automatic Emergency Braking System ABS, EBD, tire pressure monitoring
Crash Tests	NCAP 2023: 5 stars Meets local safety standards (basic rating)

Note

Others

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) China’s best-selling micro EV; perfect for tight city spaces and daily short-range commutes.