China’s BYD has opened pre-orders for its latest electric vehicle, the Seagull, an expanded model building on the success of its affordable $10,000 entry-level EV. The new version retains the budget-friendly positioning while offering a larger size, potentially appealing to a broader market. Early details suggest it will compete with other compact electric models in the growing mid-range segment. Pre-orders indicate strong consumer interest in BYD’s expanding lineup of accessible electric vehicles.
BYD launches pre-orders for the new Seagull, a larger version of its popular $10K EV Electrek