Overview
- BYD released first images and specs of the refreshed Sealion 05, confirming both a pure electric model and a plug‑in hybrid with a 1.5‑liter engine and a 120 kW motor.
- The EV will use a rear motor with two outputs rated at 200 kW and 240 kW, and the SUV adds a roof‑mounted LiDAR with BYD’s DiPilot smart‑driving suite.
- China pricing reported by CarNewsChina puts the Sealion 05 DM‑i PHEV at 96,000 to 126,000 yuan, while the EV is expected to start near 117,800 yuan pending final confirmation.
- BYD is expected to tout Blade Battery 2.0 and a ‘Flash Charging’ claim of recharging in about five minutes, though final details remain unconfirmed until the official debut.
- A separate UK review of the Sealion 5 DM‑i priced at £32,995 found generous standard kit and verified BYD’s official figures of an 18.3 kWh battery, 53.4 miles of electric range and 134.5 mpg WLTP, while noting engine drone under hard acceleration and lower mpg once the battery runs down.