BYD
BYD Seagull 海鸥
The BYD Seagull (海鸥, Hǎi'ōu) is sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf / Dolphin Mini / Atto 1.
Chinese name vs export names
| Market | Badge | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China (domestic) | BYD Seagull (海鸥 · Hǎi'ōu) | Domestic name |
| Europe | Dolphin Surf | Export name |
| Latin America (incl. Brazil) | Dolphin Mini | Export name |
| parts of Asia-Pacific | Atto 1 | Export name |
- hatchback
- EV
- BYD
Why the different names?
Chinese brands often sell one car under several badges: a Chinese name at home (海鸥, Hǎi'ōu) and one or more export names abroad. Renames happen to avoid trademark conflicts, to fit a global naming system, or because the domestic name does not translate well.
BYD's entry EV picks up the 'Dolphin' family name abroad.
Markets
Local names and used-import rules for the BYD Seagull in 11 markets:
Frequently asked questions
What is the BYD Seagull called outside China?
The BYD Seagull (海鸥, Hǎi'ōu) is sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf / Dolphin Mini / Atto 1.
Is the Dolphin Surf the same car as the Seagull?
Yes. The Dolphin Surf and the BYD Seagull (海鸥) are the same hatchback built on the same platform — only the badge and market-specific trim differ.
What does 海鸥 mean?
海鸥 is read “Hǎi'ōu” in Mandarin. BYD's entry EV picks up the 'Dolphin' family name abroad.
Why do Chinese cars have different names abroad?
Brands rename models for export when the domestic name is hard to pronounce, conflicts with a trademark, or fits a different global naming system (for example BYD's Atto/Seal/Dolphin ocean series or Geely's Atlas/Monjaro/Starray line).
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