# 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.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (Brazil)
- Category: Launches and reviews
- Countries: Chine
- Brands: BYD
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 01:55
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 01:00
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/106-byd-launches-second-generation-seagull-and-demonstrates-its-stability

## Reported figures

- $9,800
- US$ 9,9 mil
- $10,000
- 65,900 yuan

## Sources by country and language

- unknown: 2 articles, 2 outlets
- Brazil: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- China: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- Greece: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (2), Spanish (1), Chinese (1), unknown (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [BYD launches an electric car at $9,900](https://mecapress.com/events/733-byd-launches-an-electric-car-at-9-900.md)

BYD markets an electric city car at around $9,900, presented as remaining stable on its trajectory after a tire blowout at 140 km/h.

1 sources, 1 articles · Chine

### 31 October 2026 — [BYD moves Seagull from four to five seats with second generation](https://mecapress.com/events/730-byd-moves-seagull-from-four-to-five-seats-with-second-generation.md)

The second generation of the BYD Seagull, China's best-selling electric city car, gains a fifth seat. The model continues its evolution toward more habitability.

2 sources, 3 articles · Chine

### 1 November 2026 — [BYD démontre la stabilité de sa Seagull après un éclatement de pneu](https://mecapress.com/events/1721-byd-demontre-la-stabilite-de-sa-seagull-apres-un-eclatement-de-pneu.md)

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.

1 sources, 1 articles · Chine

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