# BYD launches pre-orders for the new Seagull, a larger version of its popular $10K EV

> The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/10/09/byd-launches-pre-orders-for-new-seagull-10k-ev-gets-bigger/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac9322dcc4da719e6b19ba4)
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #tesla #ev
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6ac9322dcc4da719e6b19ba4

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