BYD has secured a design patent for a new two-door microcar, as revealed by a filing with the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The patent, filed on December 18, 2025, under application number 202530748612.8, features a compact, rounded body with distinctive horizontal lighting and curved contours. Five designers are listed, including BYD's global design director, Wolfgang Josef Egger.
The patent documentation does not disclose technical specifications, such as powertrain type, dimensions, seating capacity, or production timelines. The design differs significantly from the company's current smallest model, the Seagull. While the filing identifies the product as a vehicle for passenger transportation, it remains unclear if the model will enter mass production or utilize an electric powertrain.
The company is currently adjusting its small-car portfolio. On October 20, BYD launched the second-generation Seagull, which now measures 4,205 mm in length and accommodates five passengers. Additionally, the company introduced the all-electric Racco kei car in Japan on July 28. Reports suggest BYD may leverage the Racco's X-PACK technology to develop future small electric vehicles for international markets.
