According to Bloomberg, BYD has increased investment in Brazilian electric vehicle factories to 5.5 billion reais (Note: approximately 7.87 billion RMB).

In July last year, BYD announced that it would invest 3 billion reais to build a large production base complex in the city of Camassari, near Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. BYD’s Brazilian production base complex will consist of three factories, including a production plant mainly engaged in electric buses and truck chassis, a new energy passenger vehicle vehicle production plant, and a processing plant specializing in lithium iron phosphate battery materials.

Among them, the new energy passenger vehicle vehicle production line covers pure electric and plug-in hybrid models, with a planned annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles. The lithium iron phosphate battery material processing factory will make full use of local port resources to meet the growing demand for new energy products in the global market.

BYD had previously paid 287.8 million reais (approximately 417 million RMB) to the Bahia state government to purchase a factory with a total area of 4.6 million square meters. The complex will be built on part of the former Ford Brazil plant, and BYD said it will be built from scratch, with the complex’s old facilities used by suppliers to help produce parts for new vehicles. BYD plans to build 26 new facilities such as production warehouses and test fields in the first phase of the project, covering an area of about 1 million square meters.

▲ Manaus BYD battery factory

The complex is expected to be operational between the end of this year and early 2025, with an estimated annual production capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year in the first phase, according to statements from the Bahia state government and BYD. Initial production models include BYD Dolphin, Song Plus, ATTO 3 and Dolphin Mini.

Public information shows that BYD’s Brazilian branch was established in 2014. In addition to selling zero-emission electric forklifts, vans, trucks and passenger cars in the Brazilian market, the company has three factories in production and is also responsible for two rail projects in El Salvador and São Paulo.

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Among them, the usage safety evaluation level is A, with a score rate of 91.8%; the battery life and charging level is A, with a score rate of 90.3%; the collision safety level is A, with a score rate of 94.5%.

In terms of safety in use, BYD Seagull’s charging immunity is 100%; its adaptability to complex electromagnetic environments is 3/3; its wetland braking distance is 34.1 meters; and it is safe whether it passes through water wading. The normal temperature cruising range is 394km; the low temperature cruising range is 243km; the low temperature AC charging rate is 6.98kw/h, etc.

In terms of collision safety, which users are most concerned about, BYD Seagull scored 78.79%, 100%, and 87.10% in frontal collision, side collision, and whiplash tests respectively. BYD Seagull, positioned as a small car, currently has three models on sale, priced at 69,800-85,800 RMB. In terms of power, it is equipped with a drive motor with a total power of 55 kW, and is equipped with 30.08 kWh and 38.88 kWh battery packs, corresponding to CLTC pure electric cruising ranges of 305 kilometers and 405 kilometers.

As a matter of understanding, this special evaluation was conducted by the China Automotive Evaluation and Management Center, a Chinese evaluation institution recognized by Global NCAP. The evaluation procedures are based on the C-NCAP and CCRT evaluation system frameworks and mainly conduct professional testing and ratings for micro electric vehicles, including Three categories: safety of use, battery life and charging, and collision safety

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Looking back at the appearance, unlike the round and cute shapes of most small cars on the market, the front face of the Seagull looks sharp and angular, with simple lines outlining a dynamic outline. The inverted trapezoidal headlight design is supplemented by the trapezoidal lower surround shape, plus the “fangs” on both sides of the front of the car, making this car look a bit more aggressive.

Viewed from the side, the Seagull adopts a suspended roof design, and the upwardly raised waistline is cleverly integrated with the door panel lines to create the flying posture of the Seagull. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 3780/1715/1540mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2500mm. Looking at the rear of the car, the through-type taillights are highly recognizable, and the shapes on both sides of the rear apron are sharper. In addition, there are large spoilers and diffusers to enhance the sporty feel.

Looking at the interior, the Seagull continues the overall design style of BYD Dolphin, equipped with a 5-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 10.1-inch central control screen. The car is equipped with the DiLink intelligent network connection system, which supports video playback, voice interaction and other functions. The overall lines of the interior look smoother and more dynamic, and a dual-color design is used to further reflect the youthful and sporty style. In addition, the car also supports mobile App interconnection, Bluetooth keys, and NFC car key unlocking.

In terms of power, all BYD Seagull series are equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous drive motor with a maximum power of 75 horsepower and a maximum torque of 135N·m. The car has two battery capacities to choose from. The CLTC model equipped with a 30.08kWh battery has a pure electric range of 305km. The top model has a battery capacity of 38.88kWh and a CLTC cruising range of 405km.

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BYD announced the pre-sale price of the Seagull during the Shanghai Auto Show, which is RMB 7.88-95,800, and opened the pre-sale. Officials said that within 24 hours of the pre-sale opening, the number of orders for the car had already exceeded 10,000 units. It is expected that the car’s price will likely be reduced by another 2,000 to 3,000 yuan when it is officially launched.

In terms of styling, the Seagull continues part of the marine aesthetic design concept with its angular shape. The LED daytime running lights are in parallel lines, the turn signals are in the “corner of the eye”, and in the middle are the LED headlights with auto on/off and auto near and far light functions. the car is available in four colourways, named “Sprout Green”, “Night Black”, “Peach Pink” and “Warm Sun White”. Warm Sun White”, with four different colours. According to the declaration, the BYD Seagull has a length, width and height of 3780/1715/1540 mm respectively and a wheelbase of 2500 mm.

The interior design of the Seagull has a multifunctional sports steering wheel and a T-zone with wireless charging for mobile phones. The centre screen is 10.1 inches in size, supports automatic rotation and is equipped with the DiLink operating system.

As for other features, the Seagull is equipped with front and passenger airbags and front and rear side curtains, ESP and EPB as standard. The version tested here is also equipped with an advanced intelligent driving assistance system, which includes adaptive cruise control, active emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning.

The Seagull, based on BYD e Platform 3.0, is powered by BYD’s new 3-in-1 electric motor with a maximum power of 55kW and a maximum torque of 135N/m. The range is offered in two versions, 305km and 405km, with corresponding battery capacities of 30.08kWh and 38.88kWh respectively.

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In terms of styling, the Seagull continues part of the marine aesthetic design concept, with sharp angles. Parallel line type LED daytime running lights, and turn signals are located in the “eye corner”, in the middle are the far and near light integrated LED headlights, but also with automatic opening and closing and automatic far and near light functions. This small car has four exterior colour schemes, named “sprout green”, “extreme night black”, “peach pink”, and ” Warm sun white”, four colours with different styles. According to the declaration information, the length, width and height of the BYD Seagull are 3780/1715/1540 mm, and the wheelbase is 2500 mm.

In terms of interior design, the Seagull has a multi-functional sports-style steering wheel and a T-zone with wireless charging configuration for cell phones. The size of the center screen is 10.1 inches, supports automatic rotation, and is equipped with a DiLink operating system.

In terms of other features, the Seagull is equipped with front and passenger airbags and front and rear side air curtains, ESP electronic vehicle stability system, and EPB electronic parking as standard. The version test-driven is also equipped with an advanced intelligent driving assistance system, which includes adaptive cruise control, active emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and lane departure warning.

Based on BYD e platform 3.0, the Seagull is equipped with a new three-in-one electric motor with a maximum power of 55kW and a maximum torque of 135N・m. The range is provided in two versions, 305km and 405km, with corresponding battery capacities of 30.08kWh and 38.88kWh respectively.

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It is understood that the seagull has four creative colors, respectively named “sprout green”, “extreme night black”, “peach pink”, and “warm sun white “, the four colors have different styles.

The overall style of the Seagull is sporty, with cyberpunk elements and minimalist lines, showing a cool personality. According to the declaration information, the length, width and height of the BYD Seagull are 3780/1715/1540 mm, with a wheelbase of 2500 mm.

BYD Seagull is based on the e-platform 3.0. According to the previous declaration information, the car is equipped with a maximum power of 55 kW electric motor, and the maximum range is expected to be around 400 km. According to previous information, BYD Seagull will be unveiled at the opening of the Shanghai Auto Show on April 18, and the car is expected to be priced at RMB 80,000-100,000.

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The new car adopts a sporty, low-slung shape with sharp angles, a closed front design, trapezoidal air intakes below, and two sharp headlights, officially called the “ice-breaking eyes”. The body dimensions are 3780/1715/1540 mm, with a wheelbase of 2500 mm.

Power, according to the Ministry of Public Works declaration information, BYD Seagull will provide a maximum power of 55 kilowatts and 70 kilowatts two kinds of powerful motor, a maximum speed of 130 km / h, the range of up to 400 km level.

BYD has said that the Seagull’s expected price range is RMB 80,000-100,000, and the specific listing time is still under planning.

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Seagull continues part of the marine aesthetic design concept, the overall design favors the sports style, body size, the seagull length, width and height of 3780 * 1715 * 1540mm, wheelbase of 2500mm, size compared to the dolphin’s small circle, is located in pure electric mini car.

The previously revealed interior shows that the car is highly similar to the Dolphin, both in appearance and interior, the steering wheel uses the same design as the Dolphin, and the center console is also similar to the Dolphin, consisting of a large square-shaped center control screen and cylindrical physical button area, there seems to be a storage space in the middle.

The power section is powered by a front-drive motor with a maximum power of 55kW.

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