High Performance At 2023 New Byd Seagull EV New Electric Car Fully Enclosed 4-Wheel Electric Car
It is believed a factor in the decision not to import the Seagull may be concerns it would not be able to achieve a five-star safety rating from independent body ANCAP.
"At the moment I would say that we've made the commitment that we're targeting our passenger vehicles that we bring into the country [to have] five-star [ANCAP safety] ratings," Mr Todd told Drive last year.
"The Seagull, because of the size and compact nature of that vehicle … it's very hard to obtain five stars on compact cars, and that is a compact car. That's the decision we're working through at the moment," the executive said at the time.
Measuring 3780mm long, 1715mm wide and 1540mm tall, the BYD Seagull has a smaller footprint on the road than a Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris or MG 3 – although it is larger than Australia's cheapest new petrol car, the Kia Picanto (3595mm long, 1595mm wide).
BYD Seagull EV 2023 | |||
Item | 305km Dynamic Edition | 305km Freedom Edition | 405km Flying Edition |
Drive type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Motor power | 55kW/75Ps | 55kW/75Ps | 55kW/75Ps |
Motor torque | 135N.m | 135N.m | 135N.m |
MAX. speed | 130km/h | 130km/h | 130km/h |
MAX. range | 305km | 305km | 405km |
Battery capacity | 30.08kWh | 30.08kWh | 38.88kWh |
Fast charging time | 0.5h | 0.5h | 0.5h |
Seats number | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Driving direction | LHD | LHD | LHD |
Wheel base | 2500mm | 2500mm | 2500mm |
Vehicle weight | 1160kg | 1160kg | 1240kg |
Tyre specifications | 165/65 R15 | 175/55 R16 | 175/55 R16 |
Car light | Halogen | LED | LED |
Ultrasonic radar number | Rear 3 | Rear 3 | Rear 3 |
Speaker number | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Central control screen size | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch | 10.1 inch |
Seat material | Imitation leather | Imitation leather | Imitation leather |
Wheel hub material | Steel | Aluminium alloy | Aluminium alloy |
L*W*H(mm) | 3780*1715*1540 | 3780*1715*1540 | 3780*1715*1540 |
Battery type | Lithium iron phosphate battery | ||
Front suspension type | Macpherson independent suspension | ||
Rear suspension type | Torsion beam dependent suspension | ||
Steering wheel assistance | Electric steering wheel assist | ||
Brake system | Four wheel disc brake | ||
Parking brake type | Electronic parking | ||
Driving mode | Sport / Economy / Snow / Standard |