In essence, BYD Dolphin Surf EV is a slightly redesigned, slightly larger and better-equipped version of the affordable Seagull EV.

BYD will offer the Seal 06 in both battery electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain options. The electric version will be available in three trims. A base model will draw power from a 65.28 kWh battery and 170 kW electric motor, providing up to 520 km (323 miles) CLTC range.

BYD's EV sales are projected to reach 5.5 million units in 2025, with three million featuring smart driving capabilities, driven by a CNY100 billion (US$13.8 billion) investment in R&D and its highly vertically integrated component supply chain.

Chinese EV giant BYD sold more electric models than Tesla in Europe for the first time in April, as consumer interest in Elon Musk's automaker collapsed.

The best-selling EV in Europe last month was the Skoda Elroq, followed by the Volkswagen ID.3, Volkswagen ID.7, Volkswagen ID.4, and Kia EV3. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y dropped to ninth place, while the Tesla Model 3 is in 24th place.

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's low-cost Dolphin Surf became its 10th model available in Europe on Wednesday, with the Berlin launch increasing pressure on European rivals to produce more affordable alternatives.

Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Elon Musk's Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time. According to a report, BYD sold more electric cars in Europe than Tesla. In April, BYD sold 7,

Chinese automaker and Apple Inc supplier BYD is being asked to turn over its books to the House Homeland Security Committee, as part of an investigation into national security risks posed by transportation manufacturers affiliated with the ruling Chinese Communist Party,