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Entity Snapshot
The BYD Seagull is a sedan BEV from BYD, listed from $8,940 ex-factory. CLTC range is 305 km from a 30.08 kWh pack with 55 kW of drive power. Positioned for export buyers evaluating FOB cost, homologation and container logistics.
| Trim / version | 305 km / 405 km 自由版 / 飞翔版 |
| Battery | LFP (Blade) · 30.08 kWh |
| Range (CLTC / WLTP) | 305 km / 225 km |
| Drive power | 55 kW |
| Fast charge (30–80%) | 30 min (30-80%) |
| FOB reference price | ≈ $8,940 (ex-factory reference) |
Powertrain & Architecture
| Drive layout | FWD |
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) |
| Motor model | N/A |
| Motor power | 55 kW |
| Torque | 135 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 s |
| Battery thermal management | Liquid cooling |
| Heat pump | N/A |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Brakes | Front disc / rear drum |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | N/A |
Fields map directly to the vehicle record; N/A where the manufacturer specification was not confirmed. Values without a cited source are left unstated rather than estimated.
Dimensions & Logistics
| Length | 3780 mm |
| Width | 1715 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
| Curb weight | 1160 kg |
| Gross weight | N/A |
| Ground clearance | N/A |
| Trunk capacity | N/A |
Outer envelope & 40HQ packing (estimate)
- Outer volume (L×W×H)
- 9.98 m³
- Length grade
- micro / city
- 40HQ units (rack/crate)
- 3 units estimate
Basis: RoRo is the standard method; the 40HQ figure is a length-graded estimate for racked/crated container shipment — ≤4.0 m ≈ 3 units, 4.0–5.0 m ≈ 2 units, >5.0 m ≈ 1 unit per 40HQ (internal ≈12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m). Confirm packing density with the freight forwarder.
Market Compliance & Export Profile
| HS code | 87038000 — 87038000 — electrically propelled motor vehicles (BEV) |
| Charging interface | GB/T AC + GB/T DC (China domestic) |
| Charging adapter (export) | CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter required for EU; or OEM EU-spec port |
| Infotainment language | Chinese / English |
| Network bands | N/A |
| Certification notes | EU: WVTA type approval; GB/T port needs CCS2/Type 2 adapter. GCC: GSO conformity certificate. |
China-market vehicles use the GB/T charging standard; EU destinations require a CCS2 (DC) / Type 2 (AC) adapter or an OEM EU-spec port. Infotainment language and cellular band support are N/A where the manufacturer has not published export-spec details.
Estimated Landed Cost by Market
Estimated total import cost to each destination — duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight and compliance.
Confidence: Medium · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Estimated Landed Cost Breakdown — Germany
| Base price | $8,940 |
| Standard import duty | $894 |
| Countervailing duty | $1,672 |
| VAT | $2,186 |
| RoRo freight EV Hub estimate | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance EV Hub estimate | $350 |
| Certification EV Hub estimate | $3,250 |
| Registration EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Inland transport EV Hub estimate | $500 |
| Estimated landed cost (total) | $20,292 |
Benchmarking Matrix
Same-segment, nearest-price competitors selected from the EV Hub catalog (517-vehicle pool). FOB column uses the ex-factory reference price.
| Model | Battery | Wheelbase | Fast charge | FOB (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Seagull (this model) | 30.08 kWh | 2500 mm | 30 min (30-80%) | $8,940 |
| Leapmotor A05 | 39.8 kWh | 2605 mm | 2.5C (30-80% 16min) | $8,880 |
| JAC Yiwei Hua Xian Zi | 30.2 kWh | 2390 mm | 40 min (30-80%) | $8,440 |
Source: EV Hub catalog (manufacturer specifications). Figures are for reference comparison only.
Data Sources & Verification
- ✓ Manufacturer specifications (base price, range, battery, dimensions)
- ✓ EU Reg 2024/2754 tariff rates (standard & countervailing duty)
- ✓ Market VAT / GST rates (official legislation)
- ≈ RoRo freight
- ≈ Certification
- ≈ Registration
- ≈ Customs clearance
- ≈ Landed cost total · 40HQ packing
Data source: EV Hub catalog + manufacturer specs (brakes/infotainment per manufacturer standard; numeric deep fields verified via spec tables + en.wikipedia.org, 2026-10-21) · Last updated: 2026-10-21 · Confidence: Medium · Status: Pending review
Specifications
| Price basis | China ex-factory price (MSRP) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Range (CLTC) | 305 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 225 km |
| Battery | 30.08 kWh |
| Battery type | LFP (Blade) |
| Motor power | 55 kW |
| Torque | 135 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 s |
| Top speed | 130 km/h |
| Length | 3780 mm |
| Width | 1715 mm |
| Height | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm |
| Curb weight | 1160 kg |
| Efficiency | 9.9 kWh/100km |
| Fast charge | 30 min (30-80%) |
Byd Seagull (starting at $8,940) is a Sedan from BYD.
- Range: 305 km (CLTC)
- Battery: 30.08 kWh
- Motor power: 55 kW
- 0-100 km/h: 4.9 s
Overview
The BYD Seagull is a front-wheel-drive battery-electric sedan from BYD. As a entry-level sedan battery-electric, it starts at $8,940 ex-factory. For the sedan battery-electric, the lowest landed premium is Qatar at roughly +51.8% over base (about $13,567 landed), while Germany’s estimate carries a 17% countervailing duty over the 10% base tariff. Specification highlights are LFP (Blade) chemistry and a CLTC-rated range of 305 km. For the sedan battery-electric buyer, it suits private buyers and ride-hailing operators watching import duty exposure.
Landed Cost by Market
Estimated landed cost to import this vehicle into key export markets, including import duty, countervailing duty, VAT/GST, freight, and compliance costs.
| Destination | Region | Total landed (USD) | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | EU | $20,291 | +127.0% |
| France | EU | $20,306 | +127.1% |
| Netherlands | EU | $20,421 | +128.4% |
| Sweden | EU | $20,552 | +129.9% |
| Denmark | EU | $23,982 | +168.3% |
| Spain | EU | $20,131 | +125.2% |
| Italy | EU | $20,387 | +128.0% |
| Belgium | EU | $20,171 | +125.6% |
| Austria | EU | $20,106 | +124.9% |
| Portugal | EU | $20,452 | +128.8% |
| Ireland | EU | $20,452 | +128.8% |
| Poland | EU | $20,307 | +127.1% |
| United Kingdom | Non-EU Europe | $18,050 | +101.9% |
| Norway | Non-EU Europe | $18,425 | +106.1% |
| Switzerland | Non-EU Europe | $16,100 | +80.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | Middle East | $14,306 | +60.0% |
| Saudi Arabia | Middle East | $15,245 | +70.5% |
| Israel | Middle East | $16,137 | +80.5% |
| Qatar | Middle East | $13,567 | +51.8% |
| Turkey | Middle East | $19,269 | +115.5% |
| Australia | Oceania | $15,684 | +75.4% |
| New Zealand | Oceania | $15,654 | +75.1% |
| Thailand | Southeast Asia | $14,215 | +59.0% |
| Malaysia | Southeast Asia | $14,975 | +67.5% |
| Indonesia | Southeast Asia | $19,585 | +119.1% |
| Singapore | Southeast Asia | $16,553 | +85.2% |
| Mexico | North America | $22,605 | +152.9% |
| Canada | North America | $16,999 | +90.2% |
| Brazil | Latin America | $20,690 | +131.4% |
| South Africa | Africa | $19,081 | +113.4% |
Detailed Breakdown — Germany
| Cost item | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base price | $8,940 |
| Standard import duty (10%) | $894 |
| Countervailing duty (17%) | $1,672 |
| VAT (19%) | $2,186 |
| RoRo freight | $2,000 |
| Customs clearance | $350 |
| Certification | $3,250 |
| Registration | $500 |
| Inland transport | $500 |
| Total landed | $20,292 |
Premium over base price: +127.0%
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