Overview
- BYD introduced a refreshed Seagull in China with an optional DiPilot 300 “God’s Eye B” package that adds a roof-mounted LiDAR alongside radar and cameras.
- The option is offered on the Freedom and Flying trims, lifting prices to ¥90,900 and ¥97,900 from ¥78,900 and ¥85,900.
- BYD classifies the setup as advanced Level 2 driver assistance that can follow navigation in cities and on highways, respond to traffic lights, and park itself while the driver supervises.
- The 2026 Seagull keeps a 55 kW motor and two BYD Blade batteries—30.08 kWh or 38.88 kWh—rated at about 305 km or 405 km of range.
- The strategy contrasts with BMW and Mercedes, which removed LiDAR-based Level 3 options from their latest flagships due to cost and market positioning.