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BYD Sealion 5 DM-i

The BYD Sealion 5 DM-i, up to 110 km on electric power alone

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PHOTO: Manufacturer press photo, from the brand's own website

Price

Price not published

Brand

BYD

Published

25 Sept 2026

Type

PHEV

WHO IT'S FOR

For buyers who want to commute on electricity but still want a petrol engine for long trips.

A 155 kW combined DM-i plug-in hybrid with an 18.3 kWh Blade Battery, up to 110 km of NEDC electric range, 0-100 km/h in 8.5 s and up to 1,200 km in total.

VEHICLE INFORMATION

Body type: Compact plug-in hybrid SUV
Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive
Engine: 1.5L plug-in hybrid (DM-i), 155 kW combined
Power: 211 hp
Torque: 210 Nm
0–100 km/h: 8.5 s
Battery (usable): 18.3 kWh
Electric-only range: 110 km
Boot space: 530 L

SPECS SHOWN FOR: Dynamic (18.3 kWh)

Specifications and prices are the manufacturer's published figures and may change; check with the dealer. Range follows each brand's own test standard (WLTP or NEDC). Lab scores, where shown, are DRIVE LAB's own.

Power

211hp

0–100 km/h

8.5s

Electric-only range

110km

Battery (usable)

18.3kWh

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