2024 BYD Seagull
BYD's smallest electric hatchback, sold in some export markets as the Dolphin Mini.
Variant · 2024 · China market version
China-market version: usually GB/T charging sockets and a Chinese-language system. Check charger compatibility and software support before importing.
Price in Nigeria
About ₦16,000,000
Estimated for a used 2023 to 2025 import landed in Lagos. No Nigerian dealer price is confirmed yet.
Estimated prices are for a used import landed in Lagos: the typical price of the car in China, plus export fees, shipping, insurance, customs (with the EV duty exemption, except plug-in hybrids) and port clearing. Converted at ₦1,382.12 per $1 (₦1,327.68 mid-market rate on 02/10/2026 plus a 4.1% margin for the rate importers usually pay; rates by Exchange Rate API). Prices move with the exchange rate every day. How we work this out
Check the full cost breakdown- Battery (gross)Verified
- 30.08 kWh
- Usable battery
- Not added yet
- Official range (CLTC)Verified
- 305 km
- Est. range in NigeriaEstimated
- 180 to 210 km
- AC charging
- Not added yet
- DC fast chargingVerified
- 30 kW
- 0 to 100 km/h
- Not added yet
- Drivetrain
- Front-wheel drive
- Seats · boot
- 4 seats
- Ground clearance
- Not added yet
15 figures for this version are checked against the sources listed at the bottom of the page; 2 still await a check. Green figures are our estimates. How we label data
Dimensions (L × W × H): 3780 × 1715 × 1540 mm
Range
| Condition | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Official (CLTC) | 305 km | Verified |
| City, estimated | 195 to 220 km | Estimated |
| Mixed driving, estimated | 180 to 210 km | Estimated |
| Highway, estimated | 155 to 180 km | Estimated |
| Nigerian owners | No reports yet | Not yet verified |
Nigerian real-world data is currently limited.
Range confidence: Low. The estimate applies our method version 1 for heat, air conditioning and traffic to the official figure. 0 Nigerian owner reports for this variant. Read the methodology.
Biggest factors: traffic, air conditioning, speed, load, tyre pressure, heat and driving style.
Charging
- AC connector
- GB/T AC
- DC connector
- GB/T DC
- AC maximum
- Not added yet
- DC peak
- 30 kW
- DC 10 to 80%Estimated
- About 1 h 5 min
- Home AC 10 to 100% (7.4 kW)
- Not added yet
- Full home charge costEstimated
- About ₦6,445
- Compatible stations listed
- 0
Times use a simple charging model: real DC times depend on the charging curve, battery temperature and the charger. Cost uses All DisCos, Band A at ₦209.50/kWh (example rate, not verified).
Ownership cost
- Energy use in NigeriaEstimated
- 15.4 kWh/100 km
- Charging cost per 100 kmEstimated
- ₦3,666
- Monthly charging, 40 km a dayEstimated
- ₦32,263
The 5-year ownership cost needs a purchase price. No Nigerian price is verified for this car yet, so enter your own quote in the calculator. Maintenance, insurance, tyres, depreciation and loan interest are all editable there.
Nigerian ownership
- ChargingNo listed station matches this version's connectors yet.
- ElectricityHome charging speed is not yet verified for this version.
- RoadsGround clearance is not yet verified. Check it in person if your roads are rough or flood.
- Service3 listed service centres support BYD.
- PartsParts availability for this model is not yet recorded. Ask the seller which parts are stocked locally.
- Software and connectivityChina-market cars may need Chinese accounts or servers for apps, navigation and updates.
- WarrantyNo Nigerian warranty information is verified. Ask who honours the warranty locally, in writing.
- ImportImported China-market cars need connector, software and warranty checks before purchase.
Size and performance
- Motor powerVerified
- 55 kW (74 hp)
- TorqueVerified
- 135 Nm
- Top speedVerified
- 130 km/h
- DrivetrainVerified
- Front-wheel drive
- SeatsVerified
- 4
- LengthVerified
- 3,780 mm
- WidthVerified
- 1,715 mm
- HeightVerified
- 1,540 mm
- WheelbaseVerified
- 2,500 mm
- Kerb weightVerified
- 1,160 kg
Not added yet for this version: 0 to 100 km/h, boot, ground clearance.
Battery
- ChemistryVerified
- LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
- Gross capacity
- 30.08 kWh
- Thermal management
- Not added yet
- Battery warranty in Nigeria
- None for a used import
- Battery health reports
- None yet
LFP batteries generally tolerate regular charging to 100% better than nickel-based batteries, and are more thermally stable. Follow the manufacturer's advice.
Mileage alone never shows a battery is healthy. For a used car, ask for a battery state-of-health report from a diagnostic tool.
Service
Problems and reliability
| Category | Issues | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Known documented issue | 0 | None recorded |
| Owner-reported issue | 0 | None recorded |
| Anecdotal report | 0 | None recorded |
| Unverified claim | 0 | None recorded |
No entries yet. Absence of reports is not evidence of reliability.
Owner reports
No Nigerian owner reports for the BYD Seagull yet. Owner accounts open soon: you will be able to add your car and submit range, charging and maintenance reports. Every report includes its context (city, mileage, driving mix and air conditioning use).
Sources
- AutoCango specification: 2023 BYD Seagull BEV 30.08KWH 305kmIndependent database · 10 figures · checked 03/10/2026
- AutoCango: used BYD Seagull for exportDealer · 5 figures · checked 02/10/2026
Where a source gives WLTP figures for the lightest and heaviest trims, we show the lower one. Spotted an error? Email us with a link to a better source.