BYD, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, has introduced a new version of its Seagull electric city car, known as the Dolphin Surf in France. This new model is expected to feature BYD's FLASH Charging technology, which allows for nearly a full battery recharge in just 9 minutes. Recent images from China show the new Seagull positioned near a BYD FLASH Charging station, hinting that the technology may be built into the car. However, the company has not officially confirmed this integration. The new Seagull is slightly larger than its predecessor, measuring 4.20 meters in length, an increase of 21 cm. It features a redesigned exterior, a LiDAR sensor for advanced driver assistance, and possibly the FLASH Charging system. The vehicle is expected to have a longer wheelbase and can seat five passengers, compared to the previous model's four. The power output has also increased from 55 kW to 95 kW, with a top speed of 150 km/h. BYD introduced the second generation of its Blade battery in March 2026, which includes the FLASH Charging technology. According to the company, this technology can charge a battery from 10 to 70% in just 5 minutes and from 10 to 97% in 9 minutes. Even in extreme cold conditions, such as -30 degrees Celsius, the charging time from 20 to 97% increases by only 3 minutes. The average power during the 10 to 70% charge range is expected to reach approximately 180 kW, with potential for over 300 kW at the start of the charge. The 39.2 kWh battery version is likely to be used in the new Seagull. The current Seagull starts at 69,900 ¥ (about 9,100 €), with higher trims reaching up to 97,900 ¥ (about 12,800 €). Rumors suggest that the new version with FLASH Charging could cost around 13,100 €, though this has not been officially confirmed. BYD has been expanding its FLASH Charging network rapidly in China, reaching 10,000 stations by August 2026 and adding 2,000 stations on highways, bringing the total to 11,586 stations across 341 cities. The company plans to install 20,000 stations in China by the end of 2026 and is preparing to expand the network beyond the country, including in Europe. If the new Seagull is introduced in France, its price is likely to be higher due to European Union taxes. However, if the car is produced in Hungary, it could be more affordable than the Chinese price. The exact details and confirmation of the FLASH Charging integration are still pending.