BYD Seagull 38kWh electric vehicle exterior

BYD Seagull 38kWh - Electric Vehicle Specs

Hatchback FWD

Power

55 kW

(74 HP)

0-100 km/h

13.0 s

Top Speed

130 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (38 kWh / 37 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 38 kWh
Net Capacity: 37 kWh
Buffer: 4%

Charging Curve

Average Charging Power
33.2 kW (0.90 C)
Maximum Charging Power
40.0 kW (1.08 C) at 13 → 75% SOC
Minimum Charging Power
5.0 kW
0-100% Charging Time
1 h 25 min

Optimal Charging Strategy

Optimal SOC Range
12% → 75%
Charging Time
37 min
Energy Added
25.1 kWh
Effective Charging Power
35.0 kW

This shows the best SOC range where you get the most energy for your time spent charging. Calculations include a 5-minute overhead time for station access, plugging in, and setup.

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 25 min 33.2 kW 0.90 C 39.8 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 2 min 35.6 kW 0.96 C 35.8 kWh
0% → 80% 52 min 37.0 kW 1.00 C 31.8 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 20 min 33.8 kW 0.91 C 37.8 kWh
5% → 90% 57 min 36.4 kW 0.98 C 33.8 kWh
5% → 80% 47 min 38.0 kW 1.03 C 29.8 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 16 min 34.1 kW 0.92 C 35.8 kWh
10% → 90% 53 min 37.0 kW 1.00 C 31.8 kWh
10% → 80% 43 min 38.8 kW 1.05 C 27.8 kWh