BYD’s cheapest EV now has a roof-mounted LiDAR, and it still starts at just $13,000
Electrek • 5/11/2026
Summary
BYD's Seagull is now the first A00-class electric vehicle (EV) to feature a roof-mounted LiDAR. The entry-level EV has been upgraded to include smart driving technology and starts at just $13,000, or under 100,000 yuan ($14,700).
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- 2026-05-11BYD’s cheapest EV now has a roof-mounted LiDAR, and it still starts at just $13,000 (current)
- 2026-05-12
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