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After its great success in Asia, the small electric BYD Seagull debuts in Latin America in Costa Rica. Colombia will receive it in mid-2024.
A lot has already been said about this BYD Seagullan electric city car that was without a doubt one of the big phenomena of 2023. It was only presented to the world in April during the Shanghai Motor Show, and the time had already come at the end of November more than 200,000 units manufactured. The great success he achieved enabled him to rise as one of the best-selling cars of the year in China.
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It was a matter of time before it made its way to this side of the world. During the last Bogotá Motor Show We got to know it before its launch in Colombiawhich will occur in mid-2024 BYD Dolphin Mini. But it is the first country in the region to officially sell it Costa Rica.
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The Cori Motors group, BYD’s representative in this country, has been marketing the Seagull for several months. He does it in two versions that differ both in terms of equipment and autonomy. The simplest way is enough 300 km rangewhile the best equipped one is enough 380km. And it is exactly this number that identifies them.
BYD Seagull or Dolphin Mini: already on sale in Latin America
Nestled in the segment of electric cars with the lowest price, the BYD Seagull or Dolphin Mini stands out Sea-inspired designwith flowing lines and a short hood, and tight 3.87 meters long. This allows you to be very maneuverable in the cityeasy to park and also with an excellent turning radius.
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On the other hand, the fact that it is electric allows for supply more space for passengers, so that four adults and their luggage can be transported comfortably. The seats are made of synthetic leather and The driver’s seat has electrical adjustment in the version with a range of 380 km. The trunk, for its part, offers 230 liter capacity.
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Also worth highlighting is the high quality of the interior, with two digital screens for the main panel and the multimedia display, the latter rotating; and a high center console. Among the convenience features, it’s not just connectivity that stands out Android Auto and Apple CarPlaybut also the wireless charger for cell phones.
Up to 380 km of autonomy
As far as its mechanics are concerned, the BYD Seagull or Dolphin Mini is one of the most advanced electric vehicles in its category because it has one Blade LFP battery, 30.08 or 38 kWh capacity, depending on the version. As already mentioned, the range per full charge is 300 and 380 km in the NEDC cycle. In addition there is one more coordinated regenerative braking system.
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Based on BYD’s 3.0 electronics platform, its electric motor is located in the front axle and delivers up to 74 hp power and 135 Nm torque. This allows it to reach a top speed of 130 km/h Driving modes Sport, Normal, ECO or snow terrain. When it comes to consumption, the brand releases 10 kWh per 100 km of travel.
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It also has GBT AC+DC charging port, CCS Combo 2 port and 7kW AC or 30kW DC charging standard. The 380 km version also has DC charging standard for 40 kW. Connected to a DC plug you can restore it in any case 30% to 80% charge in 30 minutes.
General equipment
In Costa Rica there is the BYD Seagull or Dolphin Mini Full LED lighting, system Follow me homefront USB-A and USB-C ports, integrated 4G modemOTA remote updates, native GPS navigator and voice control.
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There are also automatic air conditioningkeyless entry and start, electric steering wheel adjustment, electric parking brake and automatic parking system.
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The safety equipment for its part consists of 4 airbags in the 300 version and 6 airbags in the 380 version, Traction and stability controlsDriving dynamics control, ABS+EBD, hill start assistant, comfort braking, Intelligent braking and LATCH anchors for child seats.
BYD Seagull or Dolphin Mini: price in Costa Rica
Available in Sprout Green, Peach Pink and Polar Black. The BYD Seagull is sold in Costa Rica with a base price of $21,990. At the current rate they would be about 90 million Colombian pesos.
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In the case of Colombia, Motorysa confirmed the price of this car to EL CARRO COLOMBIANO during the presentation at the motor show It would be above what its competitors cost today, most of them on the threshold of 100 million pesos. We have to wait for this moment, but the truth is that this successful option in the electric city car category is already close.
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Óscar Julian Restrepo Mantilla. Source: BYD Costa Rica Cori Motors.
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