How does the Seagull differ from the Dolphin?

The Seagull is smaller and cheaper; the Dolphin is larger with more range. Both are entry-level city EVs.

Is the Seagull suitable for taxi work?

Yes — low fuel and maintenance costs make it cost-effective for city work with daily home charging.

BYD Seagull: a Detailed Affordable City EV Review

The BYD Seagull is the cheapest way to switch to an electric car in Uzbekistan. A compact city hatchback built for short daily trips at minimal cost. Despite the price, it's a full BYD with the safe Blade battery. Let's go into detail.

Technical specifications

Parameter	Value (varies by version)
Body / class	Compact city hatchback, 5 seats
Battery	LFP, ~30 or ~38.9 kWh
Range (CLTC)	~305–405 km; real ~250–330 km
Drive	front (FWD)
Power	~55–75 kW
Length	~3780 mm — very compact
Cost of ownership	among the lowest on the market

Versions

Version	Battery	Range (CLTC)
Standard	~30 kWh	~305 km
Extended	~38.9 kWh	~405 km

Availability in the catalog.

Design and interior

The Seagull surprises with a modern, "not budget" design: a neat exterior, decent cabin materials for the class, a central screen and a basic equipment set. Not an "empty" car, but a compact city EV with a pleasant fit-out.

Range and charging

Depending on the battery, the Seagull covers ~305–405 km on CLTC (real ~250–330 km). For the city that's several days of trips with home charging. A compact battery means cheap, fast home charging on the night tariff.

Comparison

Criterion	BYD Seagull	Budget petrol car
Clearance	0% duty	15–40% duty
"Fuel" cost	very low	higher
Maintenance	minimal	higher
Size/parking	very convenient	depends

Who it's for

Ideal as a family second car, for the city, for students, or as a taxi/delivery car where fuel savings matter (see the best EV for taxi guide). It charges overnight at home, and the night tariff makes trips almost free. It's in our best cars under $20,000 round-up.

Clearance and price

EV → 0% duty, 12% VAT + recycling fee. On a cheap car the recycling fee is a noticeable share of the total, so calculate the full price in the calculator. Details in the customs guide.

Strengths and things to watch

Pros: the lowest entry price into an EV, a safe LFP battery, minimal cost of ownership, ideal for city and taxi, zero duty. Watch for: compact size (not for a large family or cargo); modest range (enough for the city); the recycling fee is a noticeable share on a cheap car.