I hope this is sold everywhere on earth. The flagship model of BYD to get affordable EV's into the hands of the working class worldwide. I love public transit and bikes but sometimes you need a car...
@@pikachus5m166He can vote for the two old men across the ocean in the future. Sooner or later , the Aussi, the Kiwi, the Brits(not too sure about the Scots) will be under the banner of the Big brother. Bring back the glory of the Sun-never-set Empire, isn't it nice?😂
Considering the depreciation of quite a lot of the smaller EV’s from legacy makers, I still think BYD will struggle to sell these if they are £20k. You can get a good one year old e208, Corsa, Mokka and MG4 for less than this with loads of warranty left.
@@ISuperTed exactly, the government will slap their tariff on it, it’s a lie they want us in EVs , they just want to make money off us to cover the wasteful way they spend our money
I hope they don't over price it and make it less affordable. If the price is good I would love one of these. What UK affordable EV option is there? They don't exist. For the environment and climate change the government should help make the Seagull as cheap as possible.
@@hcw199They didnt want because proce was very high. With oil price rising and cheap ev in market, they will rethink. And ev sales is already growing worldwide.
Bearing in mind that the price of a byd seagull should be about £10,000. The price range should be 10 to 15000 pounds not 15 to 20,000 pounds it needs to undercut the price of the Dacia spring. I would not pay 15 to 20,000 pounds.
Won’t be anywhere near £10k, might get an entry level version around £15k like the Spring, but more likely to be closer to £20k. If they try to bring it in at £10k they’ll get slapped with big tariffs. Don’t forget we have 20% VAT as well.
Base model Aygo X is just over £16,000, so that’s their aiming point. For £20,000 I’d want 90hp, superior handling and split folding rear seats to give the new Suzuki Swift a run for its money (or a better specced Hyundai i10).
It's somewhere between the Honda Jazz and an Aygo. Not as small as an Aygo, but not exactly the same as a Jazz. When you look at the inside capacity for luggage, wheel base, length and height. It's a handfull of centimetres off of a Jazz. But like you say, t's still fine. People like me don't mind at all if it's a Jazz sized car or an Aygo sized car.
I think I'd look at one of the newer versions of the Renault Zoe if I were spending £15k. Reliability is known and proven (10+ years in production) plus the Zoe is built to satisfy European tastes and expectations, and has an established dealer network.... I'd avoid the previously unheard of/unknown Chinese brands, at least until reliability and longevity is better known, and a dealer network is established..... Remember, it's much cheaper to learn by other people's mistakes.....
Cost and competitive means that tte rest of the car makers will have to bring there prices down to compete because the cost of electric cars are insane right now the moment that seagull lands in the uk am buying one
Small, safe , 200 mile range and affordable-whoever cracks that will sell in thousands!!! Dacia Spring (£15 k) coming in Autumn could be quite a hit?? Seagull should be same price imo.
I would look to buy a small electric car £15K to £20K. Although i would like something slightly bigger - Yaris/Polo size. If the Dolphin which is a bit larger than the seagull could get into the £15 to £20K range that would be great. Toyota aygo can be £15K new so seagull needs to be £15k.
They defo need to sell it at 14999.99 if the uk puts them up for 20k then folk wont buy it because you can get a better ev for that price range they defo need to be priced 10k to 15k
@TheChargeShow they have not Passed Nhtsa...and will never come to North America so keep your BYD...Build your Deathtraps in China where lives are cheap and mean nothing to your leaders...byeee!!
8 years ago i purchased a new suzuki car for under 7k its still going strong now, the only way i ever replace it if i can get the same again like this electric but not over 10k id stick with what ive got.. i dont want some fancy looking expensive fast car to go from a-b itd just be a total waste of money thank you.. 😂
it should be £12k maximum for the top spec, there is no UK competition and there should be no tariff for saving the planet, i want a cheap EV and care about saving the planet, not helping british businesses
I hope this is sold everywhere on earth. The flagship model of BYD to get affordable EV's into the hands of the working class worldwide. I love public transit and bikes but sometimes you need a car...
Be careful what you wish for🙃
@@barriewilliams4526 Be careful who you vote for !, well not really, makes no difference when Britain has no sovereignty.
@@pikachus5m166He can vote for the two old men across the ocean in the future. Sooner or later , the Aussi, the Kiwi, the Brits(not too sure about the Scots) will be under the banner of the Big brother. Bring back the glory of the Sun-never-set Empire, isn't it nice?😂
Even if BYD launch the Seagull at its most competitive price, pretty certain insurance companies will hike up premiums.
For reference only, insurance costs is about the same as dolphins in China.
Considering the depreciation of quite a lot of the smaller EV’s from legacy makers, I still think BYD will struggle to sell these if they are £20k. You can get a good one year old e208, Corsa, Mokka and MG4 for less than this with loads of warranty left.
Base model will be ~10k, going to sell like hotcakes!
@@thecaaat7753 Not here in the UK it won’t!
@@ISuperTedwhy?
@@ISuperTed exactly, the government will slap their tariff on it, it’s a lie they want us in EVs , they just want to make money off us to cover the wasteful way they spend our money
They will the moment the seagull comes they will be everywhere on the road finally a car the working class can buy
The Seal U , Sealion 07 and Song L Suv will be hot EV for 2024. Hope it reaches UK and Singapore.
I hope they don't over price it and make it less affordable.
If the price is good I would love one of these.
What UK affordable EV option is there? They don't exist.
For the environment and climate change the government should help make the Seagull as cheap as possible.
BYD will steamroller over European manufacturers. It delivers twice as much, costing half as much.
They aren't managing to steamroller in the US though....
Double the price in Europe to China
The mass market don't want EVs though.
Delivering everything except a five year reliability rating
@@hcw199They didnt want because proce was very high. With oil price rising and cheap ev in market, they will rethink. And ev sales is already growing worldwide.
Bearing in mind that the price of a byd seagull should be about £10,000. The price range should be 10 to 15000 pounds not 15 to 20,000 pounds it needs to undercut the price of the Dacia spring. I would not pay 15 to 20,000 pounds.
I saw someone get a 2016 Renault Zoe, with 35k miles on it for £4400 a couple of Months ago..... Clean as a whistle it was.
Won’t be anywhere near £10k, might get an entry level version around £15k like the Spring, but more likely to be closer to £20k. If they try to bring it in at £10k they’ll get slapped with big tariffs. Don’t forget we have 20% VAT as well.
If UK get this car, Australia should be getting it too. Would be Hyundai excel moment for BYD here in Australia
BYD’s BEV Q1 sales are up 13% year on year. They don’t sell equal numbers of cars in each quarter, so comparing Q1 2024 to Q4 2023 is not very useful
Yup, BYD sales is predominantly in the Chinese market at the moment which slows down significantly in Q1 due to the Chinese new year long break
No, I paid 19,300 pounds for my MG4 Excite 51 here in New Zealand, it would have to be 13-15K.
EVs are a great savings on foreign exchange from buying oil.
What’s the expected price on the upcomming Citroën ec 3 in UK, just to compared the suggested price?
the -42% it's also caused by the chinese new years where everything stop for 10 days so delivery were delayed
I would be happier if it were sold at 10-15k, Would want it cheaper that the high end Dacia Spring at 18k.
Base model Aygo X is just over £16,000, so that’s their aiming point. For £20,000 I’d want 90hp, superior handling and split folding rear seats to give the new Suzuki Swift a run for its money (or a better specced Hyundai i10).
no - way too expensive......maksimum 14.000 pounds for the top spect version
Anything under £15k will b gr8
£15k would get you into something like a Hyundai Ioniq Mk1. Reliable and very efficient....
My guess would be near £20k I’m afraid
@ISuperTed Dacia Speing is for 17k so I expect 18k max,, anything more then that will not help sales
Worth noting the Seagull is slightly smaller than a Toyota Aygo 4 seater in size, but thats fine.
It's somewhere between the Honda Jazz and an Aygo. Not as small as an Aygo, but not exactly the same as a Jazz. When you look at the inside capacity for luggage, wheel base, length and height. It's a handfull of centimetres off of a Jazz. But like you say, t's still fine. People like me don't mind at all if it's a Jazz sized car or an Aygo sized car.
I think I'd look at one of the newer versions of the Renault Zoe if I were spending £15k. Reliability is known and proven (10+ years in production) plus the Zoe is built to satisfy European tastes and expectations, and has an established dealer network.... I'd avoid the previously unheard of/unknown Chinese brands, at least until reliability and longevity is better known, and a dealer network is established..... Remember, it's much cheaper to learn by other people's mistakes.....
@@Brian-om2hh there are many zoes around and there is monthly charge for battery
I would want to import a second hand LHD from China, will I be allowed to do it ?
Not yet as there are ncap rating issues
Cost and competitive means that tte rest of the car makers will have to bring there prices down to compete because the cost of electric cars are insane right now the moment that seagull lands in the uk am buying one
Small, safe , 200 mile range and affordable-whoever cracks that will sell in thousands!!! Dacia Spring (£15 k) coming in Autumn could be quite a hit?? Seagull should be same price imo.
The spring has a lower range
Byd is true car maker of the people for the people. USD 97000 seagull is the daily commuting solution for everyone.
I would look to buy a small electric car £15K to £20K. Although i would like something slightly bigger - Yaris/Polo size. If the Dolphin which is a bit larger than the seagull could get into the £15 to £20K range that would be great. Toyota aygo can be £15K new so seagull needs to be £15k.
They defo need to sell it at 14999.99 if the uk puts them up for 20k then folk wont buy it because you can get a better ev for that price range they defo need to be priced 10k to 15k
The council will fight for it to replace the scuters. 😅😂😂😂😂
I thought the car was 10k. At that price, yes please
Will any BYD pass NHTSA?....Build Your Deathtrap
They have passed the same tests as other cars such as Toyota's and Honda's. I've no idea where you are getting your information.
@TheChargeShow they have not Passed Nhtsa...and will never come to North America so keep your BYD...Build your Deathtraps in China where lives are cheap and mean nothing to your leaders...byeee!!
@@TheChargeShow byd profit per ev...1300...Tesla 8500 per vehicle...BYD...Building...Your Deathtrap
Ncap past all dyb cars with 5 star ratings they are safe as fuck amd they have better testing than nhtsa way better
@@SmallPaul. than why they can't pass it then?
No.
8 years ago i purchased a new suzuki car for under 7k its still going strong now, the only way i ever replace it if i can get the same again like this electric but not over 10k id stick with what ive got.. i dont want some fancy looking expensive fast car to go from a-b itd just be a total waste of money thank you.. 😂
This video talks about a car with 75hp. Not an expensive fancy or fast car :)
@@TheChargeShow yeah that's why I'd buy it under 10k 😁
A would defo buy it at that price but the uk will inflate it upto over 30k
I would definitely buy one if it is £12000.Would not consider it if it is above £12000.
I'd buy one for £15k. For £20k I'd be buying something else.
Closer to 15£ more likely I would buy it😊
Yes
Yes, pay £15000
UK doesn't have car industry to speak of
BYD will destroy competitors in Europe or the US because they can make EV's so much lower in price but still not sacrificing quality.
Interested until you talked about the EU..we have left the EU ffs
He was talking about how it's a big pro in this instance that we're not in the EU anymore.
@@speakatron5634 so what..it doesn't mean anything now
@@paullynass4848 So what? It means the car can be sold at a cheaper price in the UK... that's what it means.
@@paullynass4848 🙂
Exactly. :)
You sound desperate to find a reason for Brexit… it would be cheaper in the EU!
it should be £12k maximum for the top spec, there is no UK competition and there should be no tariff for saving the planet, i want a cheap EV and care about saving the planet, not helping british businesses