Bitcar Original With the improvement of consumption level, more and more consumers will choose to buy an urban mobility scooter for daily commuting. Whether it is shopping for groceries or picking up children, having a serious car is always safer than riding a motorcycle. Lots of land! BYD Seagull was born to solve this pain point.
BYD Seagull has been officially launched some time ago, with a total of 3 models launched, with a price range of 73,800-89,800 yuan. It is also divided into two endurance versions, 305km and 405km respectively.
I also test-drove the Seagull some time ago, and the overall performance exceeded my understanding of urban scooters. You can review the details. However, the test drive at that time was not the final mass-produced version, and some details were not perfected. , and the test drive was a top-spec vehicle. Today I will go to the store to take a look at the mid-spec free version that is in volume and see how it performs!
Smart and clever shape
The shape of the seagull does not blindly pursue cuteness, but uses simple yet powerful lines to create a sense of agility.
Polygon LThe ED headlights also have an automatic opening function, and the lighting effect of the daytime running lights and the headlights is not cheap at all.
The length, width and height of the Seagull are 3780/1715/1540mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2500mm. It is a larger size among urban scooters. The advantage of this is that it can truly enable multiple people to ride.
The rearview mirror is equipped with BYD's unique NFC key function, which can also be supported by Apple mobile phones. At the same time, all exterior rearview mirrors are equipped with a heating function as standard.
Similar to the effect of many hidden door handles, Haiou has designed a recessed door handle with low wind resistance, which is both beautiful and convenient. Keyless entry is also one of the standard features of the entire series.
For a mobility scooter, the tire size and tires are sufficient. The mid-range free version is equipped with 16-inch wheels, and GREEN-MAX EP100 tires specially developed for electric vehicles are specially selected. It focuses on energy saving and quiet performance. It also uses front and rear disc brakes for braking, which looks more beautiful.
The design of the tail is notAlthough it is shrunk because it is not a high-end configuration, it is still equipped with through-type LED taillights, which creates a sense of luxury while being simple.
Configuration comparable to higher-level cars
Even though Seagull is positioned as an urban mobility scooter, you may think that its materials are not good enough. Even the models that are not top-of-the-range are all covered with large areas of leather. Looking at the blue area, most of them are covered with leather.
The combination of large and small screens is the norm in current BYD models. The 7-inch instrument cluster is paired with a 10.1-inch automatic rotating PAD, which is easy to use. It also has a multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, in-vehicle interconnection, voice control and BYD cloud. Services are all standard, basically eliminating the need to choose a model version for configuration. The only shortcoming is that the steering wheel does not support four-way adjustment like high-end models.
The central "scroll" cleverly integrates gears, driving modes, automatic parking, air conditioning and multimedia adjustments, and these functions are also standard in the entire series.
The free version is equipped with wireless charging for mobile phones, which is one of the few places in the interior that can reflect the difference between high and low configurations.
There are no shortage of storage compartments in the car. Although the space is not large, there is always room to store some odds and ends.
Most urban mobility cars are not equipped with front vanity mirrors and lights, but Seagull is quite kind in this regard, and they are also standard equipment.
The space performance is acceptable
The integrated leather seats in the front row are naturally not absent, providing a good texture and a sense of wrapping. This is also one of the highlights that differentiates Seagull from other urban scooters. In terms of seating space, all four seats in the car can accommodate adults with a height of 180cm without being crowded, which I think is very good.
In a limited car body, it is impossible to both meet the riding needs and take into account the oversized trunk. Seagull’s trunk is of specifications that can meet daily use. If you want to move large items, fold down the trunk. After arranging the seats, the overall space in the trunk is quite large.
Power level is adequate
Seagull does not change the power of the motor because of the difference in price. All series are equipped with 55kW motors. The price only affects the size of the battery capacity and the corresponding charging power, but the charging time of the two is the same. So in terms of car use, except for the slight difference in battery life, there is no difference in other aspects.
WhenHowever, I think the most incredible thing is that all BYD Seagull series are equipped with a 3.3kW external discharge function as standard. This means that the Seagull can do everything that other electric vehicles can do within the range of the battery life. There is no use scene. Differentiated.
Summary
After watching the mid-range version of Seagull this time, I actually have a more comprehensive understanding of Seagull. It is not only an urban scooter, but has enough configurations that it can be regarded as a serious car. Use pure electric cars. Of course, if I were to recommend it, I think I would be more inclined to buy the mid-range version. Anyway, I don’t have to travel far, so I can just charge it a few times.
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