BYD Seagull (海鸥) charging
Shown: 2026 305km · name as listed in Chinese
The BYD Seagull (海鸥)'s 10-80% fast-charge time is not published. It peaks at 30 kW on DC. On AC it takes up to 7 kW.
Does it really charge that fast?
Is that fast?
Peaking at 30 kW, the BYD Seagull (海鸥) charges slower than the median of 150 kW among 380 EVs with a published peak.
BYD Seagull (海鸥) · peak 30 kW · #368 of 380
11 kW480 kW+ (top 1,500 kW)median 150 kW
What does it cost to charge?
Set your electricity price and miles. The consumption comes from this car; the rest are your assumptions.
Difference per year
$771 a year cheaper than gas
estimateRests on a figure that is collected, not yet verified.at 600 mi/month, home $0.17/kWh, gas $4.16/gal, 31 mpg
Per year on electricity$195
Per year on gas$966
100 mi on electricity$2.71
100 mi on gas$13.42
Your assumptions
Electricity price your assumption$0.17/kWh
Distance per month your assumption600 mi/month
$/gal
your assumptionmpg
your assumptionThis car's data (fixed)
Consumption15.9 kWh/100 mi
Illustrative starting values, not a quote (as of Jun 2026): home $0.17/kWh, public DC $0.45/kWh, gas car $4.16/gal, 31 mpg. Charging losses are not included.
Which plug, and what can it power?
- DC peak power
- 30 kW
- The top speed on a DC fast charger; it is not a charging time.
- Onboard AC charger
- 7 kW
- Sets the top speed on a home or destination charger.
- Power out to devices (V2L)
- 3.3 kW
- Powers devices and tools from the car.
- Heat pump
- not fitted
- Heats the cabin with less of the battery in winter.
Where do these numbers come from?
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-80% claimed | Not searched yet | ||
| DC peak powercar.autohome.com.cn | 30 kWOct 21, 2026 | car.autohome.com.cn | Oct 21, 2026 |
| DC peak testedchejiahao.autohome.com.cn | 32 kWNov 5, 2026 | chejiahao.autohome.com.cn | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Onboard AC chargerauto.sina.cn | 7 kWNov 8, 2026 | auto.sina.cn | Nov 8, 2026 |
| Power out (V2L)car.autohome.com.cn | 3.3 kWOct 22, 2026 | car.autohome.com.cn | Oct 22, 2026 |
| DC charge 30–80 % — not a 10–80% figurecar.autohome.com.cn | 30 minOct 21, 2026 | car.autohome.com.cn | Oct 21, 2026 |