Story no.106National· BrazilOngoingLaunches and reviewsNotableCN Chine31 Oct → 1 Nov3 facts · 5 art.

BYD launches second-generation Seagull and demonstrates its stability

On October 31, 2026, BYD launches an electric city car at about $9,900, presented as remaining stable after a tire blowout at 140 km/h. The same day, the second-generation Seagull, China's best-selling electric city car, goes from four to five seats. On November 1, 2026, BYD shows its redesigned Seagull, sold from 65,900 yuan in China, maintaining its trajectory after a front tire blowout at nearly 145 km/h.

In brief

Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving BYD, in Chine, followed from 31 October 2026 to 1 November 2026. 5 articles from 3 sources (launches and reviews); last updated on 1 November 2026 at 01:00.

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LatestBYD démontre la stabilité de sa Seagull après un éclatement de pneu
BYD montre sa Seagull redessinée, vendue à partir de 65 900 yuans en Chine, maintenant sa trajectoire après l'éclatement d'un pneu avant à près de 145 km/h.
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The activity

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31 Oct1 Nov

Countries concerned

CN Chine

Brands concerned

BYD (Seagull, Dolphin Surf)

Official figures

BYD · 49,953 reg. (EU + EFTA + UK, Sept 26) · 2 recall(s) in 12 months

Key figures

Amounts cited$9,800 · US$ 9,9 mil · $10,000 · 65,900 yuan

Highest number recorded in 3 article(s), automatically extracted: please check sources.

Sources by country and language

Press country

	Articles	Outlets
Unknown country	2	2
Brazil	1	1
China	1	1
Greece	1	1

Languages

	Articles	Outlets
English	2	2
Spanish	1	1
Chinese	1	1
Unknown	1	1

Country of the outlet (not of the topic), inferred from its address and language. Each outlet counts once per row.

BYD launches second-generation Seagull and demonstrates its stability

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