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Seagull / Dolphin Mini

The city EV that passed one million

Sold globally as Dolphin Mini; it is distinct from the larger Dolphin in this catalogue.

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295
PLANNED KM
75
HP
13.9s
0-100
40
kW DC

A closer look

In detail

Source: EV Gulf generated editorial visual — verified model photography pending

A clearer buying decision

Availability and regional dealers

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Your market

Kuwait

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Confirmed markets

No confirmed regional launch yet.

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BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini, as people actually see it

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Technical Specs

Official range
405 km

CLTC · ≈352 km on the WLTP basis

Real Range (Gulf-tested)
295 km
Power
75 HP
Torque
135 Nm
0-100 km/h
13.9 s
Top Speed
130 km/h
Battery Capacity
38.88 kWh
DC Fast Charging
40 kW
AC Charging
7 kW
Fast-charge time (10–80%)
40 min
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In the Gulf

Pros and cons from Gulf-specific experience (heat · Ramadan · infrastructure)

Gulf Pros

  • Strong China demand; tracked ahead of a regional arrival

Watch out for

  • No confirmed official Gulf availability or price yet

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Guide to charging

What to know about charging your BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini in the Gulf.

Home charging · AC
7 kW
~ 6 hours from 0 to 100%

Ideal for overnight charging. The right Wallbox power depends on your market's electricity supply.

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Fast charging · DC
40 kW
Fast charging in 40 minutes

Compatibility depends on the car variant's port and the network. Check the connector and operator app before travelling; heat may reduce charging speed.

Charging cost (estimate)
0.972 KWD
Full charge at home

An estimate based on home electricity rates in your market. Public charging usually costs more but is much faster.

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Before you buy

What would your week with Seagull / Dolphin Mini look like?

Try your daily driving and estimate energy, charging time and cost. No account or location sharing needed.

Where would you usually charge?

Indicative home rate for Kuwait; adjust to your bill.

Weekly driving
410 km
50Day 1
50Day 2
50Day 3
50Day 4
50Day 5
80Day 6
80Day 7
Energy from charger
60 kWh
Equivalent 20–80% sessions
3
Estimated time plugged in
8.6 hours
Weekly energy cost
KWD 0.120
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How is this calculated?

Five regular days and two days off. Listed Gulf range: 295 km; battery: 38.88 kWh. Assumed charging efficiency: 90%. Home time uses the lower of charger and vehicle AC power; public charging assumes half peak power on average. Sessions are rounded-up weekly equivalents to replenish consumption, not a first-week itinerary; starting charge and habits change visit counts. Time excludes queues and travel to chargers. Heat, speed and air conditioning affect results.

Practical tips for Gulf drivers

EV ownership in the Gulf brings heat, Ramadan, sand and long roads. These are general practical tips; each model’s experience depends on its variant and market.

Summer heat (45-50°C)

Charge during cooler hours and use battery preconditioning if your variant supports it, following the owner manual.

Prayer times and charging

Choose a compatible station near your destination, and check access hours and operating status in the operator app before arrival.

Ramadan

Check station occupancy in the operator app and choose a quieter time when possible.

Sand and dust

Inspect the charge port and cooling vents after dusty conditions, and follow your car’s cleaning schedule.

Cross-border travel

For trips between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, use verified compatible chargers on your route, with a backup stop and a safe arrival reserve.

Insurance and maintenance

Compare insurance and maintenance schedules for the specific model and dealer. Prices and intervals vary between vehicles.

EV Gulf Score

Fair
Heat range35%62
Charging25%9
Dealer support20%100
How the score works (published formula)

A weighted average of four pillars from catalogue data only: Heat range 35% (from the Real-Range Index), Charging 25% (power + 10–80% time), Value 20% (price vs its body-class median), Dealer support 20% (Gulf markets with an official dealer). A pillar with no data is dropped and weights renormalise — no number is invented. Pure EVs only.

Real-Range Index

Curated estimate
Fair

Summer real range · 45°C

212–263 km

Typically ~252 km — that's 62% of the 405 km rated range.

Based on a vetted Gulf real-world range + the published heat model.

Method & ranking
Battery health
estimated
97%Excellent

Expected capacity after 1 year of Gulf heat, by a published degradation model.

38.88 kWh
Battery registry — method & reports
The numbers that matter here
At 130 km/h196 km48% of the official figure — 191 Wh/km · modeled, not measured
Same speed, 45°C summer148 kmHeat Score 62/100 — Fair
10 minutes of charging+36 kmFrom the claimed 40-minute charge
A full charge at home≈ 6 hOn a 7 kW wallbox — one overnight
The Field · Real-world

Owner experiences

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After-sales

Official agent in your market

Warranty, servicing and parts run through a factory-appointed agent.

Agent in Kuwait
BYD Alghanim (Alghanim Industries)

Al Rai

Vehicle warranty
6 years or 150,000 km
Battery warranty
8 years or 150,000 km

Source: BYD GCC / BYD UAE aftersales

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Your agent & parts in Kuwait

BYD Alghanim (Alghanim Industries)

Showroom + service center on 4th Ring Road, Al Rai (largest BYD showroom outside China); Fahaheel showroom; pop-ups at Marina Mall & Al Khiran Mall. Hotline +965 1815151. Kuwait site advertises 6-year vehicle + 8-year battery warranty.

Warranty: 6 yearsBattery: 8 years / 200,000 km (MEA policy)

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Chinese car · China Access

How can you get the BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini?

We separate official dealer cars, independent-market stock, and direct China orders. Market presence does not automatically mean factory warranty or Arabic support.

3
access routes

Observed local availability

Local route observed

Seen in these markets through a dealer or independent channel. Verify the warranty provider before paying.

Independent importer

1 market signal(s)

It may be in stock or inbound at an independent showroom without an official dealer. Warranty there comes from the seller, not guaranteed — exactly what our managed EV Gulf route replaces.

Import via EV Gulf

Inspection + freight + registration

We source it for you through our network of contracted partners: VIN, battery and software checked before shipping, then local registration — one contract, one invoice, instead of coordinating separate parties yourself.

Where have we observed an access route?

UAE

Independent-market activity we've verified in these markets — an internal signal, not a referral to an outside seller.

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How it stacks up

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BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini vs its rivals

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    GULF RANGE
    295 km
    DC PEAK
    40 kW
    0–100 KM/H
    13.9 s
    POWER
    75 hp
    CHINA PRICE
    —
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