BYD Seagull vs BYD Yuan Up: Which EV is better?
Head-to-head: BYD Seagull vs BYD Yuan Up. Compare real range, efficiency, charging time, price, rating and running costs to find the best electric vehicle for you in 2026.
Our verdict
BYD Yuan Up wins this head-to-head
It wins 5 of 8 categories compared below, with a margin of 3 category wins.
The numbers that matter
Real, comparable stats from our database. The green value wins each category.
| Specification | Seagull | Yuan Up |
|---|---|---|
| Range Yuan Up wins | 305 km | 401 km |
| Battery Yuan Up wins | 30.1 kWh | 42 kWh |
| Efficiency Seagull wins | 9.9 kWh/100km | 13.9 kWh/100km |
| 0-100 km/h Yuan Up wins | 13 s | 8.5 s |
| Fast charge 10-80% | ~0 min | ~35 min |
| Seats Yuan Up wins | 4 | 5 |
| Price Seagull wins | $10,000 | $14,000 |
| Rating Yuan Up wins | 4.0 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Est. running cost / yr | $223/yr | $313/yr |
View the full specification sheet
| Specification | Seagull | Yuan Up |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 30.08 kWh (LFP Blade) | 42.0 kWh (LFP Blade) |
| Range | 305 km (CLTC) | 401 km (CLTC) |
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power | FWD · 74 hp | FWD · 174 hp |
| 0-100 km/h | ~13 s | 8.5 s |
| Charging | AC ~4 h / DC opt. | — |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Efficiency | 9.9 kWh/100 km | 13.9 kWh/100 km |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Cargo | 130 L | 345 L |
| Charging (10-80%) | — | ~35 min |
BYD Seagull
Pros
- Incredibly cheap
- Tiny and easy to park
- Well equipped
- Low running costs
Cons
- City-only range
- Basic safety kit
- Slow charging
- No real boot
BYD Yuan Up
Pros
- Very cheap
- Modern cabin
- Good city range
- Safe battery
Cons
- Small boot
- Modest performance
- Slowish charging
- Basic features on base
Frequently asked questions
Is the BYD Yuan Up really better than BYD Seagull?
Our verdict is based on real specs: range, battery, efficiency, acceleration, charging speed, seats, price and rating. The winner wins the majority of those categories, but the right choice depends on your budget, driving style and priorities.
Which has more range, BYD Seagull or BYD Yuan Up?
305 km vs 401 km respectively, before factoring in weather and driving conditions.
Which is cheaper to run?
Based on official efficiency and a typical $0.15/kWh tariff at 15,000 km per year, running costs are estimated at $223/yr for the BYD Seagull and $313/yr for the BYD Yuan Up.
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